GSMC speakers predict more rocky US-China relations ahead
'How to get out of the trade tension? I don't see a way to get out of it. At least for 2022, I see very stormy seas.' -- GSMC panelist Judson Reis
Norway herring fishing slows in week two, while Iceland capelin takes off
After a rapid start on herring, Norway's catches are now behind 2021 levels; in Iceland, capelin is being landed faster than plants can deal with it
Norwegians unhappy with capelin restrictions as catches ramp up
While Icelandic, Greenlandic and Faroese vessels may all catch as they please, Norwegian vessels are forbidden from using nets south of 64°39N
Cermaq Canada cuts CO2 emissions with new aeration tech
Cermaq Canada reported a cut of over 76,000kg of emissions from its operations in 2021 using a new aeration technology supplied by Poseidon Ocean Systems
Blumar expects $40m salmon sales boost in Asia after New World Currents crumbles
After Yadran and Marine Farm left the New World Currents sales venture in China, Blumar decided to take over its operations and expects a sales boost in 2022
Norwegian fresh salmon export value remains high at pre-pandemic levels
The average export value of fresh Norwegian salmon during the second week of the year was NOK 72.05 per kilogram, up 7% week-on-week and 55% year-on-year
Iceland’s Laxar Fiskeldi reports significant hole in salmon pen
It is currently unclear how many salmon have escaped from the pen, located in Iceland's Eastfjords region
PRFoods subsidiary borrows €1m to grow Swedish trout farm
Overumans Fisk has borrowed to support the start-up phase of its trout farm, which it claims will be powered by renewable energy sources
Norway hopes inshore cod model review will mean 2023 MSC reinstatement
'Most people see this coastal winter fishery in Norway as basically the most sustainable thing we have in this country,' says Tor Bjorklund Larsen of Norway's fishermen's association
Chinese demand for shrimp before Spring Festival hit by omicron
Shrimp importers in China are more positive in the runup to Chinese New Year compared with last year, although demand remains below pre-COVID levels