Hodges: Murkowski, Sullivan ban on Russian seafood would also hit US
'The intent of this bill is good and I personally support the re-opening of the Russian market to US seafood producers, but this is not the way to success' -- Les Hodges
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
It’s almost an annual thing: Maryland presses for more H-2B visas
Securing seasonal labor for crab picking in Maryland will be more challenging than ever in 2022: The industry only expects to get 10% of the workforce needed
US senators’ proposed ban on Russian seafood would hit crab sector hardest
'This is a perfect addition to a package meant to show Russia that undermining and disrupting global norms will not go unpunished' -- senator Lisa Murkowski
Thai Union investing to ramp up production of plant-based seafoods
The company aims to take what would be a significant $30m revenue share of the market by 2025, building on existing sales throughout Asia, Europe and the US
Strong snow crab biomass finding bodes well for TAC increase in big Canada fishery
The survey findings suggest a possible snow crab TAC increase of 35% in Canada's southern Gulf of Saint Lawrence
Family behind US seafood giant on hunt for investor
One of the largest family owned US seafood companies is out in the market looking for an investor, sources told Undercurrent News
Russian gov’t mulls starting second phase of investment quota scheme
The national fisheries agency Rosrybolovstvo has held meetings with the industry and shipyard owners to determine available capacity for more newbuild projects
Champlain closed deal for US lobster supplier as sale process ramped up
Canadian private equity Champlain Financial closed a deal for a US live lobster specialist last year, as the ongoing sale process for its seafood platform ramped up
As sale of one Canadian seafood giant enters final stages, another gets going
With final, binding bids just in for Canadian private equity Champlain Financial's seafood 'rollup' platform, the sale process for Fisher King Seafoods is getting underway