Biden to ban import of Russian seafood, seek to strip ‘most favored nation’ status
US president Joe Biden announced Friday that he will ban the import of Russian seafood while simultaneously pursuing removal of Russia's 'most favored nation' status
UK processors brace for 30% price hike in fallout from Ukraine conflict
'Margins are already tight across the processing sector and many businesses (likely SMEs) will not be able to absorb these costs' -- Seafish
Russian fisheries in danger of losing MSC label over auditor group’s decision
'While respecting our contractual obligations with [conformity assessment bodies] and scheme owners, ASI will limit its activities in Russia where possible'
Alaska guv wants ban on Russian seafood imports
Many US seafood importers oppose the measure, fearing that it could put further strain on their businesses
Listeria, filth allegations prompt federal effort to close US processor
Inspectors found Listeria monocytogenes where workers prepared seafood, including fish jerky and cold- and hot-smoked salmon, in inspections last year and in 2018
Blue Harvest, Channel Fish divvy up $25m USDA groundfish purchase
The USDA is awarding $25 million in contracts for some 100,800 combined cases of Atlantic pollock and other groundfish
UK whitefish processors prepare for ‘recalibration’ away from Russian supply
Russian industry supplies roughly 30% of UK's whitefish, but as retailers move to drop fish from the country, processors expect they will have to lean more on Iceland and Norway
SATS official: ‘Refined’ AQUAA Act needs industry support
'It is critically important to note that all AQUAA co-sponsors are working in lockstep together to make sure that there is no daylight between their offices' - Sara Brenholt, SATS
US tells shrimp harvesters to use turtle excluders
The devices have been required for decades in the larger, more common, offshore nets called otter trawls
Maine declares 13 winners of elver fishing lottery
Elvers sold for $1,800 per pound in 2021, making them the most valuable marine resource in the state