UK retailers split on MSC as more tuna vessels apply for certification
Over the last few months several fleets have announced their intention to gain certification in the PNA fisheries, with European retailers seemingly keen to buy
Maruha Nichiro hit by raw material price hikes at home as ‘overseas’ profit surges
High prices for raw material for its Japanese units, rooted in the strong dollar and weak yen, saw Maruha Nichiro’s operating income for the first three quarters decline 21%
Ocean Basket pulled up over pangasius in ‘seafood platter’
South African chain undertakes to change menu after customer complains 'catch of the day' was farmed pangasius
Whole Foods sets new sustainable standards for farmed mollusks
Whole Foods Market has announced all farmed mollusks, including oysters, mussels, clams and scallops, will be subject to new sustainability standards that will be verified by a third party
Clearwater Seafoods expanding in Chinese lobster market
The long-term increase in lobster demand, led by China, is seen as the biggest factor affecting the market, and Clearwater Seafoods is aiming to expand in the Asian nation
Lischewski: Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea brands both have strengths, weaknesses
‘I don't see any situation where either brand would cease to exist. Both have strengths and weaknesses that can be combined to create a stronger business,’ says Bumble Bee CEO
Marine Harvest Canada attains first ASC stamp in North America
Company expects first ASC salmon to enter the North American market in February
New US marine mammal laws have ‘zero impact’ on Mexico MSC tuna bid
Regulation change to ban imports on all marine mammal-harmful seafood should be no threat for the full MSC assessment bid undertaken by the northeastern tropical Pacific yellowfin and skipjack tuna fishery
Congressmen introduce anti-GE salmon bills
US congressmen combined forces this week in an effort to fight against the introduction of genetically engineered salmon, presenting yet another possible hurdle in the way of AquaBounty Technologies efforts to get its AquAdvantages brand, genetically engineered, salmon approved
Raley’s launches new symbol amid sustainable sourcing push
Supermarket chain introduces new symbol indicating seafood sourced from certified fisheries and farms amid efforts to have all of its seafood sustainably sourced by the end of 2017