Russian whitefish exports not included in latest sanctions, EU confirms
As expected, the fifth wave of sanctions against Russian exports does not include whitefish products, but does feature high-end seafood, including caviar
Aldi UK abruptly drops smoked salmon supplier
The UK arm of German discounter Aldi has dropped a smoked salmon processor and is asking around in the industry for supply, sources told Undercurrent News
Losses mount in Irish port as vessels turn away over weighing requirement
Losses are mounting in the Irish port of Killybegs with vessels turning away over a requirement that fish is weighed without water before further transport
Guolian helps draft China’s first ‘3R’ seafood standard
Chinese seafood giant Zhanjiang Guolian Aquatic Products is working together with the China Culinary Association on the standard
UK seafood firms warn labor shortages have ‘halved profitability’
'For example...Brixham Fish Market was told by three of its main scallop buyers that they would not be buying any scallops until the staffing situation is sorted'
UK inquiry ‘struck by gov’t failure to grasp labor issues’
An Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee was 'in no doubt about the seriousness of the issues facing the food and farming sector caused by labor shortages'
Russian Fishery ramps up pollock fillet, surimi output in Q1
The company said it produced 50% more 'deep-processed' pollock products during Q1 than it had for the same quarter of 2021, courtesy of its new trawler
Fortune to stay ‘mostly seafood’ despite purchase of large meat supplier
'It is our bread and butter -- white-tablecloth chefs. That's the core of our business and the core of their business' -- Fortune president and CEO Sean O'Scannlain
Imports of Russian whitefish possibly excluded from EU ban
On Tuesday European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced a 'fifth package' of sanctions which target, among other things, imports of Russian seafood
Hilton looks forward to US foray, as New Zealand seafood launch boosts results
Hilton spoke of 'significant growth in Australasia' with its seafood launch in New Zealand, and said its deal for Foppen represented good diversification progress