New Bedford in line for $30m in port improvements
New Bedford, which advertises itself as the US's highest-grossing fishing port, has several publicly owned pier projects that are eligible for some of the funding
US gov’t, American Seafoods’ units seek early judgment in Alaska pollock rail case
Lawyers for the US government and two business units of American Seafoods Group have filed motions for summary judgment in the pollock sector's ongoing Jones Act dispute
First Nation chief upbeat on Clearwater prospects at acquisition’s anniversary
'We are now working on growth opportunities ... and it's important to me that when this company gets passed down to the next generation, it's thriving' -- Membertou Chief Terry Paul
Peru’s fish landings up in November thanks to better anchovy season
Peru's fisheries sector saw its seafood landings rise year-on-year to 1.02 million metric tons worth PEN 596.1m in November, up 22.7% by volume and 13% by value
M&A streak to continue as seafood’s ‘institutionalization’ marches on, advisor believes
'They're buying and they're buying healthy companies and looking for growth and looking for efficiency. And there are a number of attractive players out there' -- Ignacio Klieman
Norway, Scots salmon prices have never spiked so steeply, sources say
UK buyers are stunned at the spike in spot prices, while Norway too is seeing a hike; Chilean prices may now remain stable, but are firm
Norway’s herring catches lag, but capelin landings pick up
Norwegian fishermen finally began landing significant quantities of capelin in Icelandic waters in week five of 2022, but the wait continues for herring to reach peak quality
Kingfish Company backer joins Spanish land-based shrimp farm’s €16m fundraise
French private equity Creadev has spread its land-based aquaculture influence, and will help Noray Seafood to accelerate its expansion plans
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
Watch: Norwegian fishermen’s association exec talks MSC recertification push for inshore cod
Watch Tor Bjorklund Larsen, an advisor to the Norwegian fishermen's association, talking about the re-certification efforts for the inshore cod and haddock fisheries