China reiterates no COVID cases caused by imported seafood consumption
Chinese official reiterates there's been no coronavirus transmission to consumers due to seafood consumption, with only traces of the virus detected on products' outer packaging
Botulism risk prompts sardine recall for Canada’s Clover Leaf
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the products to date, Canada's federal food safety regulator said
Chinese frozen seafood firm expects record profits in 2020
Chinese frozen seafood supplier Fujian HaiXin estimates that its 2020 profits will hit a record high as more Chinese ate at home under COVID-19 lockdowns
China’s Evergreen inks cooperation deal with foodservice giant
China's Evergreen Conglomerate signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Yihai Kerry, a big foodservice group, to develop a hub in latter's central kitchen and logistics center
China’s shrimp farmers endure 30% survival rate, expert estimates
China's farmed shrimp production endures a low survival rate of 30% due to disease problems, estimated Jianguo He, a Chinese shrimp industry scientist
Dalian gov’t suspends domestic frozen food sales amid COVID spike
Domestic and international trade can still operate, but all cold storages have to be fully disinfected, and all products must be inspected
Joyvio CEO: ‘3R food’ is new opportunity in China
'3R food' products have become a new trend in the market and give China's food industry opportunities, said Chen Shaopeng, chairman of Joyvio Group
Price pressure building for US imports of blue, red swimming crab
The US was on pace to import 9% less blue and red swimming crab overall in 2020, contributing to reduced supply and higher prices, based on NOAA data
China’s customs strengthens coronavirus inspections on frozen seafood imports
China will step up testings and inspections of imported frozen seafood to prevent coronavirus outbreaks, according to its custom department
CAPPMA: China’s aquatic product trade suffers under COVID-19
China's aquatic products imports and exports declined due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to China's CAPPMA