Peter Pan Seafood pulls out of Boston show
'With COVID-19 cases rising, we agree that it is irresponsible to attend the seafood show in Boston this year' -- Rodger May, Peter Pan's chief growth officer
US seafood marketing campaign details emerge but funds still in limbo
The National Seafood Council Task Force's 'initial findings report' suggests many want the promotion of imported and farmed seafood to be included to avoid confusion
US crews’ families get $960,000 settlement after fishing boat sinks
The US Coast Guard searched more than 2,200 square miles, yet found nothing more of the Emmy Rose than a debris field, an emergency beacon and an empty life raft
Dalian port reopens to Russian trampers in boost to pollock industry
The reopening on Jan. 10 allows an important trade route bringing pollock to the seafood hub to resume operations after a ban that lasted for over a year
US snow crab import volumes 9% ahead of 2020 pace with 63% y-o-y price jump
The US looks to have imported 9% more snow crab in 2021 and paying 78% more for it than in 2020, but that's before counting December
Revised ‘sustainability cookbook’ touts MSC catches
Ocean Cookbook 2022 is a collaboration between 17 award-winning chefs and the harvesters -- also the centerpiece of an MSC marketing campaign for the new year
US pioneer of local management of west coast fisheries dies
Donald Hansen was described as a strong proponent of the regional fisheries management council concept -- especially the idea that local people should shape fishery policy
Fish Factor: Alaska seasons kick off; IPHC meeting looms; Rosy outlook for seafood
Undercurrent News is featuring 'Fish Factor', a weekly column featuring the reporting and perspective of Alaska seafood journalist Laine Welch
Cornelis Vrolijk UK arm buys up vessels, quota as profits rebound
North Atlantic (Holdings) saw its financial results bounce back thanks in large part to a 41% lift in mackerel quotas, while it spent over £10m on vessels and quota
Bangkok skipjack prices hit three-year high, Manta also on rise
Prices for skipjack tuna for delivery in January 2022 to Bangkok, Thailand are up over $100/t from December, with the level in Manta, Ecuador also on the rise