VIGO, Spain -- Undercurrent News is reporting live this week from the Conxemar trade show in Vigo, Spain.

The event, running Oct. 1-3, was preceded by a conference on global seafood supply organized by the Spanish industry association Conxemar and the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization.

Spain's Marfrio takes full control of Portuguese tuna processing plant, previously shared with Atunlo 

Marfrio has acquired full control of Central Lomera Portuguesa, a factory in Vilanova de Cerveira that was previously co-owned with the Vigo-based tuna processor Atunes y Lomos, commonly known as Atunlo. Click here for the full story.

Pescapuerta launches new freezer trawler for Falklands fleet

Petrel Fishing Company, owned by Galicia, Spain-based group Pescapuerta, has launched the 'Prion,' a new freezer vessel to operate in the Falkland Islands. Read that in full here.

Ecuadorian shrimp industry faces 'mixed fortunes' ahead of Christmas, eyes European demand

As the holiday season approaches, Ecuadorian shrimp companies are gearing up for a surge in demand, especially from European markets known for their seasonal spikes in consumption. Click here for the full story.

Argentina's shrimp catches could reach a new record this year

Argentina's deputy secretary of aquatic resources and fisheries, Juan Antonio Lopez Cazorla, told Undercurrent News the country's shrimp production is poised for a potentially record-breaking year. Read the full story here.

Spain's Wofco to process whitefish from Norway's Bluewild, moves headquarters to Fandicosta's plant

Spanish firm Worldwide Fishing Company, also known as WOFCO, and Norwegian frozen cod and haddock supplier Bluewild have entered into a strategic partnership, they announced. Read the full story here.