Maruha claims MSC Alaskan pollock product’s CO2 emissions 17% less than ‘regular’
The Tokyo-based seafood giant says the CO2 emissions of its eco-labeled, coated product throughout the supply chain are around 17% lower than when 'using regular pollock raw materials'
Spanish cannery aims for export growth with China-funded plant complete
China-backed Albo, one of the largest canneries in the country, has set its sights on ramping up exports following the inauguration of its new plant in April 2023
Ecuador shrimp sector works on ‘internal protocols’ after China sulfite scuffle hits major exporters
China alerted Ecuador that it found higher-than-allowed levels of sulfur dioxide -- a residue chemical of sodium metabisulfite -- in some shrimp lots, plus improper labeling
US trade commission rejects tariffs on tin from Canada, China, Germany
Food packagers had been worried about potential cost increases for imported materials
Marine Stewardship Council to rework new standard
MSC said it will introduce an updated standard in July and then conduct an independent review of new requirements for evidence, the most contentious element
Scientists close in on making Atlantic salmon sea-lice resistant
'We are not injecting anything in salmon and this is not a GMO [technique]. Scientists are using CRISPR technology to do gene editing in salmon eggs' -- Fabio Zanuzzo, Center for Aquaculture Technologies Canada
Alaska flatfish producers announce new marketing group
The newly formed Wild Alaska Sole Association says it will promote flatfish to a larger domestic and international market
US federal judge allows lawsuit against Red Lobster over sustainability claims to proceed
A US federal court judge in California has denied a bid by restaurant chain Red Lobster to dismiss a class-action lawsuit
Study finds consumers willing to embrace land-based salmon in US, France, Japan
Should land-based salmon farming overcome its technical problems and be successfully scaled, consumers in the US, France and Japan would be interested in buying the fish, a study finds
FishChoice to use GSA’s Seafood Processing Standard
'As GSA continues to engage in the wild seafood space, we're working with our marketplace partners to identify where our organization can provide the most value' -- Wally Stevens, GSA's CEO