One hurdle for AquaBounty could go, but others remain
Controversial genetically engineered salmon pioneer AquaBounty Technologies could be cleared to begin US salmon sales if a continued prohibition against its imports is lifted
Defenders of US Sea Grant ‘optimistic’ Congress will reject Trump cuts
'As we walked around the Hill, all of the East Coast state congressmen we visited pointed out to us that Congress decides the budget, not the president' -- Bob Rheault
Mercadona coated supplier upgrades plant, eyes French growth
Congalsa, a Spanish company specializing in the production of coated fish and seafood products, aims to increase sales abroad, having upgraded its facilities
Saudi Arabia suspends imports of Vietnamese seafood
The decision reportedly follows a visit by Saudi officials of 24 Vietnamese facilities that found only nine met their criteria
Amazon kicks off free Whole Foods delivery in four cities
Six months after finalizing its acquisition of Whole Foods, Amazon has begun offering free delivery of the organic food chain’s products, including seafood, meat and produce
Mercury-tested tuna manufacturer raises $5m in seed money
A US company that pivoted from selling a mercury detection kit to becoming a tuna manufacturer itself has recently gained $5 million in seed funding
FDA warns six Indonesian firms on food safety
The US Food and Drug Administration has warned six Indonesian seafood companies for alleged violations of food safety rules
Fandicosta hires former Pescanova exec as general manager
Nunez has extensive experience in the financial sector as well as in the seafood sector, having worked for Pescanova and later in a business law office, says Angel Martinez
Caviar maker to focus on ‘made in Italy’ smoked salmon following Fjord acquisition
The general manager of Italy's largest caviar maker tells Undercurrent News the strategy behind the acquisition of salmon smoker Fjord
Researchers track sources of mercury in US seafood
Study found that open-ocean fisheries account for more than half of all US methylmercury exposure, with the Pacific Ocean the largest source of such exposure