Icelandic whitefish firm with OCI stake plans to close three plants, cut fleet
Visir, which owns 30% of Canada’s OCI, cites low fish prices and demands of focus on fresh fish as reasons for need for rationalize plants in Iceland and reduce fleet by one
US pangasius demand should not be hurt by new anti-dumping tariffs
Buyers will have to import pangasius under the new tariffs soon, but one importer believes the price hikes will not affect demand
EU US FTA could have big consequences for Norwegian seafood exports
The free trade agreement being negotiated between the EU and US could have serious consequences for Norway's seafood exports, making Norwegian exporters less competitive with regards to its two key markets, said the Norwegian government
Firms to make €10m available for short term loans to seafood sector
Asset backed lending firm ran by seafood veteran agrees deal with multinational to make €10m available for sector
Japan surimi producers take lead from Kibun in high-grade product push
Nissui, Maruha Nichiro, others follow Kibun's example of launching high grade 'chikuwa' products amid fears of weakening demand
Chile Atlantic salmon prices to US decrease
Chilean Atlantic salmon fillets exported to the US went down to $4.92/lb, while salmon fresh whole size 10-12 to Brazil averaged $6.34/kg
US shrimp imports up 15% in February
As imports from Thailand drop 49%, Vietnam's rise 86% and Ecuador surges 56%
‘Super Salmon’ cuts losses as turnover surges 54%
Agrosuper’s aquaculture division reduced its losses and reported strong turnover close to $160m for 2013
Thai Union looking for partners to broaden South America reach
World's largest canned tuna company is studying South American market as part of global reach strategy
US Congress antsy COOL labeling law goes against WTO rule changes
Yet USDA remains 'confident’ the US country of origin labeling law will be in compliance when the WTO issues new rules this summer