Peterson named as president of BBNC Alaska cod supplier Bristol Wave
Joel Peterson is a former member of the NPFMC's advisory council. Dave Little had served as president of Bristol Bay Alaska Seafoods since 2019 and will now assume the role of CEO
Wild Alaskan announces four more staffing moves
The direct-to-consumer seafood pioneer attributes its recent changes to rapid expansion and maturation
Courard named new managing director of Cermaq Chile
Pedro Courard has worked in the salmon industry for more than 20 years, holding senior management positions for several companies and organizations
Diver deaths at salmon farms prompt protest, calls for reform in Chile
Two divers have died so far this year at two different Chilean salmon farms, which has prompted calls for reform
NSC appoints new UK, Portugal envoys
The Norwegian Seafood Council has shifted Victoria Braathen and Trond Rismo, currently employed by the council, to be its new envoys to UK and Portugal
Traceability group taps GSA veteran Brown as executive director
Brown, who leaves GSA after almost five years, starts his new job on Feb. 1
Revised ‘sustainability cookbook’ touts MSC catches
Ocean Cookbook 2022 is a collaboration between 17 award-winning chefs and the harvesters -- also the centerpiece of an MSC marketing campaign for the new year
US pioneer of local management of west coast fisheries dies
Donald Hansen was described as a strong proponent of the regional fisheries management council concept -- especially the idea that local people should shape fishery policy
DTC seafood leader Wild Alaskan adds ASMI marketer George
Monica George joins the Homer, Alaska-based company amidst growth and hiring spurts
BlueNalu adds well-traveled food industry exec Wagner to board
Mary K. Wagner has served in senior executive roles at Starbucks, Yum! Brands, Mars, Gallo Winery, General Mills and Gorton's Seafood