PNG posts record tuna catches as it expands MSC certification
Papua New Guinea saw a notable increase in tuna catches last year, with total landings up 28% from 2022 according to the Fisheries Industry Association
Avramar’s Greek assets sale: Three binding offers submitted after deadline extension
Three binding offers have been submitted by Oct. 4 for the purchase of Avramar's Greek assets after the previous deadline was extended by about a month
NOAA releases ‘how to’ guide on boosting US seafood resilience
The implementation plan details NOAA's five-year strategy to support the seafood industry through climate and economic challenges
Chilean mussel industry anticipates drop in production, price increases
The decline in seed availability in Chile -- one of the world's largest producers of mussels -- is expected to lead to reduced production and exports, according to industry representatives
US seafood firm rebrands to take bigger bite of New York’s gourmet market
'Our business is still 90% seafood, and we've been able to leverage that expertise to grow our specialty foods offerings' -- Ian MacGregor, CEO, LP Seafood & Specialty
Aquatic veterinary group urges Canadian gov’t to pause ban on open-net pen salmon farming
The 15,000-strong Canadian Veterinary Medical Association claims the 2029 ban ignores scientific assessments and calls for further consultation with experts
Canadian initiative aims to develop portable testing kit for deadly shellfish toxins
A successful outcome from the experiment could allow remote Canadian communities to quickly and affordably test seafood for deadly toxins
China’s largest shrimp import service provider bullish on long-term growth
China's largest facilitator of shrimp imports remains optimistic about long-term seafood consumption growth, despite recent market volatility and changing consumer preferences
China’s ‘golden week’ gift slowdown hits crab sales
Prices for hairy crabs in China, a popular holiday gift in the country, have fallen this year amid weak consumer spending
Asian shrimp farmers pay price of western supermarkets chasing higher profits, new research shows
'Prices to farmers would be at least 200% higher than today if the shrimp sold in global north supermarkets was made at minimum wage rates and in compliance with applicable domestic laws for labor, workplace health, and safety'