Norway pelagic exports surpass previous records by 22%
A record year for mackerel, a near-record for herring, and solid contribution from capelin contributed to record pelagic exports of NOK 11.1 billion in 2021
Norebo diversifies with investments in shipyard, processing equipment firm
The Russian fishing giant has spent $59m on buying the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Shipyard, and an undisclosed amount into a 54.5% stake in Iceland's Velfag
Norway smashes export record in 2021 despite pandemic
Bjornar Skjaeran, Norway's minister of fisheries, said the Norwegian government would stand behind the industry to set 'further impressive records in the future'
Van Balsfoort steps down after 15 years as head of EU pelagic fishing body
The PFA, which represents some of Europe's biggest fishing firms, appointed Tim Heddema to succeed Gerard van Balsfoort as president of the association
Peru announces start of first anchovy season in southern area
The Peruvian ministry of production has authorized the start of the first season of anchovy fishing for the southern zone of Peru with a quota of 486,500t
Philippines’ Century buys sardine brand
Filipino food firm Century Pacific said the deal for the Ligo brand would be an 'accretive, bolt-on acquisition', and that it foresaw synergies in selling and distribution, supply chain, and marketing