Aussie gov’t expects dip in salmon prices before sector returns to medium-term growth
Australian fisheries and aquaculture production value is forecast to rise by 10% in 2021-2022, driven by strong growth in production value for salmonids, shrimp and oysters
Russian fisheries in danger of losing MSC label over auditor group’s decision
'While respecting our contractual obligations with [conformity assessment bodies] and scheme owners, ASI will limit its activities in Russia where possible'
Its sales, earnings shoot up in 2021, but Premium stays mum on C&E talks
Premium Brands Holdings has acquired three companies selling everything from pizzas to sandwiches. But the seafood-hungry company announced no deals in the sector this time
Lousy weather behind weak start to Argentinian squid season
Between January and February, Argentine illex squid landings amounted to some 45,300 metric tons, down by 12% year-on-year, mainly due to a weak start to the fishing season
10-state US food distributor What Chefs Want snags Denver’s Northeast Seafood
'Northeast Seafood has done such a great job serving chefs in the Colorado area, that it really makes sense to come together to help strengthen our seafood program in the state' -- Ron Turnier, What Chefs Want
Bregal to sell Blue Harvest’s last dozen scallopers after deals for three others close
With scallop vessels and licenses commanding a value of between $5 million and $7m, the 12 could net between $60m and $84m
US tells shrimp harvesters to use turtle excluders
The devices have been required for decades in the larger, more common, offshore nets called otter trawls
Three crab harvesters rescued from sunken California vessel
The vessel's bilge pump stopped so the boat kept taking on water until it got into the alternator and the boat shut down and, eventually, sank
Maine declares 13 winners of elver fishing lottery
Elvers sold for $1,800 per pound in 2021, making them the most valuable marine resource in the state
Bipartisan bills would help US lobster harvesters pay for gear change
'While the funding authorized in this bill is far from a comprehensive solution, it would begin to help lobstermen cover the cost of complying with these misguided regulations' -- representative Jared Golden
