NOAA release of December data completes 2019 US shrimp import puzzle
The US imported 700,065 metric tons of shrimp in 2019, less than half a percent more than in 2018, and it spent $6.0 billion, 4% less
Skipjack prices rise fast amid slow fishing
Skipjack prices in Bangkok, Thailand, are increasing rapidly, while the coronavirus outbreak's impact on the global tuna business is mild so far, according to sources
Editor’s recap: Coronavirus hits global trade; Canadian study not all good for RAS; Nutreco invests in Kingfish Zeeland
Neil Ramsden, deputy editor of Undercurrent News, brings you a roundup of the main stories from the previous week
Coronavirus outbreak could reverse strong salmon price outlook for H1 2020
The re-routing of Chinese orders due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak threatens to provoke a salmon price drop in the US
US shrimp sales boom with global supply climbing, prices low
Strong production over the past few years, which looks set to continue in 2020, is keeping prices low and seeing US retailers and foodservice outlets sell shrimp in increasing volumes
Editor’s recap: €175m salmon RAS for France; Recap GSMC; ASG sale talks to other pollock players off; FCF deal for Bumble Bee approved
Tom Seaman, editorial director of Undercurrent News, brings you a roundup of the main stories from the previous week
GSMC shrimp panel forecasts 2020 growth
A presentation from the GSMC shrimp panel forecasts further aquaculture growth from Ecuador and other producing countries to offset a possible slight decline from India
Mexico kicks off tuna season in Pacific Ocean
Conapesca kicked off the fishing season for purse-seine vessels in the Pacific on Jan. 20
Editor’s recap: Singapore becoming aquaculture hub; Study used to attack Nordic; China shrimp importers bemoan oversupply
Neil Ramsden, deputy editor of Undercurrent News, brings you a roundup of the main stories from the previous week
Editor’s recap: Aquaculture largely uninsurable; US smoker sues Agrosuper; Asda to drop fish counters
Tom Seaman, editorial director of Undercurrent News, brings you a roundup of the main stories from the previous week