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Neil Ramsden, EMEA editor of Undercurrent, brings you a roundup of the main stories from the previous week
Salmon farmer Petuna said to be eyeing deal for Tasmanian port
'If one company buys it, it will become a monopoly' -- Stanley Chamber of Commerce president Bernard Atkins
Chinese, Peruvian fishmeal trade surges on strong demand, supply
China's fishmeal imports surged to a record 1.84m metric tons in 2021, up 28%; Meanwhie, Peru's fishmeal exports increased by 44% to their highest level since 2012
Norway’s herring export volumes, prices lift in week eight
Herring export volumes reached a high point for 2022, as prices continued to rise too; mackerel prices also continued high
US grain, feed firm Scoular opens Myanmar fishmeal plant
The plant will provide a hub for its fishmeal products, including fishmeal sold under the brand Encompass, to Asian feed markets
Norway’s cod exports strengthen in February
Norway's cod exports strengthened in February and achieved a new record for fresh sales, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council
Vietnamese shrimp firm guides for profit dip in 2022
Thuan Phuoc is a regular fixture in the country's top-five shrimp exporters and will focus on building and renovating its own farming areas this year
Ukraine conflict casts shadow over Norway’s salmon-driven export record
Norway exported NOK 11.3bn worth of seafood in February -- a record for the month -- as soaring salmon prices propelled export revenues
China ‘breaks’ multi-million dollar seafood smuggling rings
The General Administration of Customs of China has arrested 18 individuals accused of smuggling a total of 183,700t of frozen seafood worth CNY 2.46bn
NGO says EU a ‘major player’ in global shark trade
The International Fund for Animal Welfare claims the EU plays a key role as a supplier and trader in the global shark trade, which is 'driving many species towards extinction'