Eastern Fisheries closes in on Japan JV
Company aims to up its vertically integrated product offerings from 53% to 100% in pitch to 'develop a degree of permanency' in regions with fragmented industries
Vietnamese shrimp industry protests US anti-dumping tax proposition
Attorneys representing the Vietnamese shrimp industry are filing a petition with the US International Trade Commission (ITC) to oppose the preliminary ruling for 9.7% taxes on Vietnamese shrimp
Wakkanai crab traders expect big economic contraction as illegal crab shifts to Korea
The Japan-Russia treaty aimed at preventing illegal exports of crab to Japan poached in Russian waters is expected to take effect in April
Alaska pollock roe, surimi production continues to be strong
Roe production for A season so far is up 70% y-o-y, with production of surimi and blocks also going strong
Scottish industry concerned over uncertainty of independence
While some see an upside to potential independence for the seafood business, most are worried about implications of independence for trade and currency
Shrimp industry could lose $35 million because of US changes on anti-dumping
British Columbia salmon industry could grow four-fold by 2020 with aquaculture act
New British Columbia Salmon Farmers Association head pushes for passage of proper aquaculture act as Senate studies sector's opportunities and challenges
Louisiana shrimp prices up, as harvest slightly down so far this year
Price per pound was up considerably in January and February on historical levels, while harvest was slightly down. However, first two months of the year are not representative of annual harvest
Chinese demand pulling lobster prices up, stretching supply
Demand from Asia has rescued North America from a glut of supply, although its effect has not been positive across the board in Maine and Canada
Vietnam aquaculture festival promotes local farming
The Vietnam Aquaculture Festival 2014 has opened in central coastal Phu Yen province and is scheduled to last until April 2, to highlight local aquaculture, according to organizers