Innovation, independence drove Aquamar’s Shining Ocean deal
There are now six surimi seafood makers in North America: Trident Seafoods, Aquamar, Trans-Ocean Products, King & Prince Seafood, Sugiyo, and Ocean Foods
Blumar expects $40m salmon sales boost in Asia after New World Currents crumbles
After Yadran and Marine Farm left the New World Currents sales venture in China, Blumar decided to take over its operations and expects a sales boost in 2022
Norway hopes inshore cod model review will mean 2023 MSC reinstatement
'Most people see this coastal winter fishery in Norway as basically the most sustainable thing we have in this country,' says Tor Bjorklund Larsen of Norway's fishermen's association
Chinese demand for shrimp before Spring Festival hit by omicron
Shrimp importers in China are more positive in the runup to Chinese New Year compared with last year, although demand remains below pre-COVID levels
Glenn Cooke believes ‘safe’, ‘successful’ show possible in Boston
'We believe it's possible to have a safe and successful show' -- Glenn Cooke
Ireland’s Keohane Seafoods expands Lidl partnership to €20m
The deal will result in Keohane products being placed in Lidl stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, Germany, Cyprus, Italy, Greece and the US
‘Pandemic shock’ disrupts tilapia’s stability with 50% price rise
Representatives speaking at the GSMC's 'value finish' panel, said that global tilapia supplies are tightening as US inventories are being depleted and prices continue on an upward path
Sykes back in growth mode after weathering worst of COVID storm
Sykes is looking at more M&A and seeing a return to growth in its foodservice business after a tough 2020/2021 financial year, the company's CEO told Undercurrent News
Northwest US wholesaler Harbor acquires Skippers brand
As part of the deal, Harbor will now support the five remaining licensed Skippers retail locations, an online retail business and 128 quick-serve restaurant locations
Handy unveils frozen Old Bay co-branded crabcake, shrimp products
The products are to be on display at the Boston seafood show in March