Here's a recap of the top daily seafood news from Tuesday, March 28:

Norway proposes aquaculture tax of 35% in final plan

The Norwegian government has announced the details of its final proposal for a new tax on the aquaculture sector. Click here for the full story. 

Newfoundland snow crab talks disintegrate, escalating price fight

Talks to set prices for the upcoming snow crab fishing season in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador have broken down, leaving the contentious matter to be decided by the province's Standard Fish Price-Setting Panel. Click here for the full story. 

New Norway salmon tax plans prompt some optimism, hopes remain for further changes

Norway's government has announced the details of a new tax on the aquaculture sector that it will present to the king later on March 28, and then parliament, and salmon farmers are largely reserving judgment for now. Click here for the full story. 

Former Australis owner: Debt pressure forced Joyvio into continuing 'overproduction'

China's Joyvio Food was forced to knowingly "overproduce" after buying Chilean salmon farmer Australis Seafoods due to its debt burden, billionaire Isidoro Quiroga alleged in response to impending lawsuits over the deal. Click here for the full story. 

Norway sees highest week of fresh cod sales since COVID as price plateau continues

Weekly volumes of all sizes of headed and gutted fresh Norwegian cod in week 12 (March 20-26) hit their highest point in four years with the catching season at its annual peak, according to data from domestic auction house Norges Rafisklag. Click here for the full story. 

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