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'
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
Norway’s fresh salmon export volume, price drop in week nine
The export volume of fresh Norwegian salmon fell further to 16,662t in week nine, as did its value, to NOK 83.80/kg, after reaching a peak the previous week
Mercamadrid prices for small, large European bass hit highest level in years
Prices of large and small European seabass from Greece, Turkey and Spain, as traded in Spain, kept on rising during week nine and hit their highest levels in years
Espersen plans farmed cod move as wild prices rocket
Denmark's A. Espersen is planning to start selling farmed cod, having tested a small run in one of its processing plants, its CEO told Undercurrent News
Princes hits 100% tuna sourced either MSC or from FIP
The international food and drink group announced it had 'achieved its long-standing ambition to responsibly source 100% of its branded tuna across the group'
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
Cut in Chilean mussel output to offset lost sales to Russia, Ukraine
Chile's mussel sector expects output to drop between 15% and 20% in 2022 due to reduced growth and mussel yield. This is set to offset sales lost by Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Norwegian H&G cod prices rocket to record levels with Russian seen as ‘risky’
Prices for H&G Norwegian cod are rocketing ahead of Russian raw material to record levels amid concern in the market over buying the latter in light of the invasion of Ukraine
Norwegian cod, haddock prices up across the board in week nine
Prices for both fresh and frozen whitefish products out of Norway rose notably in week nine, unseasonal for a time of year when catches are traditionally at their peak