10-state US food distributor What Chefs Want snags Denver’s Northeast Seafood
'Northeast Seafood has done such a great job serving chefs in the Colorado area, that it really makes sense to come together to help strengthen our seafood program in the state' -- Ron Turnier, What Chefs Want
South Africa’s Oceana closes ‘difficult chapter’ as revenues contract 8%
The Capetown-headquartered company reported revenues of RAD 7.6bn in the 12 months to Sep. 30, 2021, down from RAD 8.3bn in the 12 months prior
Bregal to sell Blue Harvest’s last dozen scallopers after deals for three others close
With scallop vessels and licenses commanding a value of between $5 million and $7m, the 12 could net between $60m and $84m
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
Grieg doubles down on BC salmon farming bet with $19m hatchery
Grieg Seafood plans to finish installing the growth management system at its British Columbia, Canada, hatchery this month and to start growing smolt in April
Three crab harvesters rescued from sunken California vessel
The vessel's bilge pump stopped so the boat kept taking on water until it got into the alternator and the boat shut down and, eventually, sank
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
Bipartisan bills would help US lobster harvesters pay for gear change
'While the funding authorized in this bill is far from a comprehensive solution, it would begin to help lobstermen cover the cost of complying with these misguided regulations' -- representative Jared Golden
US pollock sector has top-10 burger joint bragging rights
Alaska pollock is now the fish of choice in sandwiches offered by nine of the world's 10 largest burger chains, GAPP confirmed
