Confusion surrounds Norwegian R&D salmon license conversion process
According to some sources, even if a concept is deemed to be unviable, it may still be converted into a 'normal license'; others, however, aren't so sure
South China Sea ruling ‘offers hope’ to Filipino fishermen
The ruling earlier this week by an international tribunal backing the Philippines’ claims disputing Chinese territorial rights could have implications for fishing activities in the long-disputed waters
UK salmon smokers: ‘We don’t know what the hell’s going to happen’
As the chaos around Brexit intensifies, UK smokers fear salmon could be dropped from shelves and menus before too long at the hands of high prices and a weakened pound
Brexit fallout: Pound retreat has UK importers biting their nails
For UK seafood buyers -- especially those trading in dollars -- the depleted pound on the back of last week's referendum result could signal some tough times ahead
One-time major Thai shrimp supplier to US in dire straights
Company that was one of largest shrimp exporters from Thailand, and a major supplier to Aqua Star over many years, is in critical state, sources say
Comment: Rebuilding Newfoundland cod stocks requires stakeholder unity
Rebuilding Newfoundland's depleted cod stocks will require unity of all stakeholders in addition to a good fishery improvement plan, Seafood News's John Sackton argues
Salmon processors suffer ‘serious consequences’ from high prices
European salmon processors are in the midst of a perfect storm of unprecedentedly high spot prices for raw materials and reduced trading volumes
ATQs still bone of contention among EU processors
Just over three months since it came into play, the European Commission’s revised ATQ system remains controversial among some of the continent’s fish processors
Scottish salmon prices rocket amid lower Chile, Norway volume outlook
Unparalleled spot prices of over £6/kg being talked about for Scottish fish, which is likely to see salmon demand drop off in retail and foodservice, sources say
Oceana: Overfishing, El Nino push Peru’s anchovy fishery to critical point
In Peru, the warm water and low food availability that accompany El Nino conditions are spelling big trouble for the anchovies that make up the largest fishery on Earth