Dominican Republic backs spiny lobster fishing ban
The country expressed support for the regional simultaneous ban, which carries prison time for those who break it
Darden to bring Red Lobster to Brazil, Columbia
Orlando-based Darden has reached an agreement with International Meal Co that will develop and operate the restaurants
Antiguan fishermen welcome departure of Chinese exporter
Unnamed Chinese exporter exits twin island state, relocating to Dominica, according to local report
Ecuadorian shrimp firm sees massive sales boost from China
Shrimp farmer and processor Omarsa sees sales to China go from 10% of $86m to 40% of $110m
Shrimp, tuna giants face ‘big problem’ on Europe tariff hikes
Thailand and Ecuador are faced with losing preferential tariffs for exporting shrimp and canned tuna into the EU in 2014
Pescanova Ecuador shrimp exports dive
December exports down 51.89% from Pescanova’s Ecuador shrimp operation, as company cuts buying from third parties
EU welcomes trade deals with Latin American countries
EU trade commissioners welcome a free trade deal with Peru and Columbia and a political and economic deal with Central American countries
Regal Springs in talks with feed giants
Tilapia group is looking at more feed joint ventures, with Nutreco and Cargill being billed as possible partners, in bid to take control of its feed supply
Bluefin tuna group CEO, chairman resigns
Co-founder Oli Valur Steindorsson leaves Umami with immediate effect
Mexico to drive tilapia giant’s production growth
Regal Springs has concessions to produce as much as 70,000t of tilapia in its new Mexico operation, just south of its main US market