Russian frozen fish prices firm but value of ruble dips
Frozen fish prices firmed across each of Russia's geographic regions in week eight of 2022 but, in dollar terms, prices were down as the ruble was hit by economic sanctions
Maine legislature asked to limit menhaden licenses
Regulators in the US state want to limit licenses because they feel too many fishermen are harvesting menhaden, and that has raised the possibility of overfishing
Russian fishing firm warns sanctions ‘would be devastating for both sides’
Business as usual, for now, say sources close to Norebo Holding, Russia's largest quota holder and major exporter of cod, haddock, pollock and pelagic fish
Russia-Ukraine fallout: Japan panel advises law change to revoke Russian MFN trading status
Keep clicking back to this blog for updates on how the evolving crisis is impacting the seafood sector
Tunacor subsidiary Namsov opens $20m solar-powered processing plant
Namibia-based Namsov has built the country's first solar-powered horse mackerel processing plant at Walvis Bay
Boston show adds Canfisco, Ideal Fish, 54 others while CP, Aquamaof join exit
'I always learn a lot about the industry from this conference and, after two years of canceled shows, there is a lot to catch-up on' -- Eric Pedersen, Ideal Fish
Norway’s mackerel export prices stay firm, herring stable
Norwegian prices for mackerel are still generally on an incline, while export prices for herring are undecided
EU prepares sanctions on Russia after invasion of Ukraine begins
EU president von der Leyen will outline a sanctions package being finalized by the European Commission, and which the Council will swiftly adopt, on Feb. 24
All segments contribute as Thai Union’s Q4 results hit new high
Sales hit a new high of $1.19bn, with frozen and chilled seafood, pet care, value-added, and ambient seafood all contributing
UK’s Ocean Fish launches British fish brand on Ocado
The Cornish company launched the 'Hook, Line and Sinker' brand in 2021, and has been seeking a retail partner to sell it