Despite fishing sector recovery, Peru’s imports remained high in 2021
Peru's fishery imports have grown by around 6% in volume and 3% in value annually from 135,300 metric tons worth $254.6 million in 2017 to 162,300t worth $304.6m in 2021
Latest EU sanctions on Russia to ban €5.5bn worth of imports, including seafood
The EU's fifth package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine has six pillars, one of which is a ban on imports 'to cut the money stream of Russia and its oligarchs'
EJF lays bare Chinese distant water fleet’s overfishing, abuses
Around half of China's distant water fleet catch is from African waters, caught by vessels conducting human rights abuses, according to Environmental Justice Foundation
UK crab, lobster rated ‘avoid’ in latest Good Fish Guide, North Sea herring a ‘best choice’
New ratings for Scottish brown crab and lobster have been added to the guide, with eight of the nine new ratings either amber rated or 'fish to avoid'
Changed approach to dealmaking has Nowaco seeking seafood M&A
Nowaco's approach to making acquisitions is no longer focused strictly on finding deals for 51%-100% of firms, and it is willing to look at options throughout the value chain
Russian Far East fish prices weaken in week 13
Far East spot prices weakened, but those in the North-Western and Central regions remained stable, as the Russian currency bounced back from recent lows
Norwegian vessels turn to blue whiting with capelin season done
Week 12 of 2022 saw Norway's fleet enjoy the best week of the year so far for blue whiting, with fishing taking place west of Ireland in EU waters
New Scottish plan seeks to make it ‘leader in marine management’
Salmon Scotland welcomed the news that the government was 'committed to backing the sustainable growth of the [aquaculture] sector in the years to come'
Shetland’s fishermen latest to call for gov’t support on rising fuel costs
Due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the cost of marine diesel in the UK has more than doubled, making fishing trips uneconomical and local businesses unviable
Baltic, Lenin could receive Russian gov’t preferential treatment
The Russian government is considering adding 13 companies to its 'backbone enterprises' scheme, offering better access to capital from Russian banks
