Scottish pelagic processor receives UK gov’t support for export growth
Peterhead-based Denholm Seafoods will use the finance from HSBC UK, backed by the UK gov't, to support its exports to European and Asian markets
New NL harvester association SEA-NL elects first executives
The group's board also has voted to back eight initiatives, including changing federal policy to allow non-core groundfish licenses to be sold or transferred
Newfoundland processors question new price panel member’s objectivity
'Mr. McCurdy's appointment is an insult to members, and undermines the independence of the arbitration process' -- Derek Butler, Association of Seafood Producers
Russian frozen fish prices mixed again in week seven
Spot prices for Pacific cod caught in the Far East firmed up while the in the country's northwest, cod, salmon and herring prices moved down
Iceland lowers 2021-22 capelin quota by just 34,600t
There had been fears the quota would come down by as much as 100,000t
Big Canadian fishing unions in war of words with new minister
'Recent comments made by minister Murray highlight the minister’s singular focus on ocean conservation and lack of regard for the fishing industry...' -- joint statement by FFAW and UFAWU
CEO of South Africa’s Oceana resigns amid financial reporting delay
Imraan Soomra has resigned days after the company announced its annual results would be delayed again over financial reporting irregularities
Peru’s fishery exports drop in November on lower frozen, cured sales
Peru exported some 44,700 metric tons of fishery products worth $118.2 million in November, down by 37% in volume and 18% in value compared to the same month of 2020
Norwegian capelin landings a real let down as Icelandic deadline nears
Landings are well behind 2021 levels, despite the quota hike, with the Feb. 22 cut-off point for fishing in Icelandic waters fast approaching
Oceana Peru estimates annual losses of $2.2m for artisanal fishing due to Repsol oil spill
Based on the average total value of all species landed in Peru between 2016 and 2020, Oceana Peru deemed possible annual losses for coastal fishing due to the spill
