Surimi supply to Japan likely to reach 290,000t with lower prices from US
This year’s supply of frozen surimi, including some minced, to Japan is expected to be about 290,000 metric tons, similar to last year
Iceland catch value dropped in May
The value of catch by Icelandic vessels in May fell by more than ISK 2 bn, year on year, to ISK 11.9bn, according to Statistics Iceland data
Norwegian pelagic firm turns to Danish yard for 79m newbuild
Norway’s Peter Hepso Rederi inked a deal with Danish yard Karstensens Skibsvaerft for a new vessel, Rav
Former Nolan Seafoods MD sets up rival firm
Derek Hutchins, who parted ways with Nolan last December, launched Seafood Sourcing in May; the firm buys and processes whitefish, pelagics and salmon
HB Grandi turns to whitefish at pelagics plant
The Icelandic fishing company is to use its plant in Vopnafjordur -- traditionally focused on pelagics -- to process the 1,600t cod-equivalent quota it picked up from a rival this week
NSC analyst: Nigerian pelagic market not out of the woods yet
Contrary to the bullishness expressed by some European traders to Undercurrent last month, Paul Aandahl of the Norwegian Seafood Council believes a still-vulnerable local currency means things aren't so clear-cut
Surimi outlook: Dropping Hokkaido output could see prices above US product in Japan
A forecasted drop in production of surimi in Hokkaido fishery in Japan could mean prices are above level of US product, according to a roundup on world production
Scottish fishermen’s group appoints first ever chief scientific officer
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association has appointed Dr Steven Mackinson as its first ever scientific head, responsible for collating info on mackerel, herring and blue whiting stocks
Nergard’s fishmeal, oil plant up and running
Norwegian whitefish and pelagic processor's plant at Maloy, Norway, is now operating, bringing in more value from offcuts and allowing it to buy full boatloads from fishermen
Nergard hits record highs in first year of Samherji partnership
Norwegian fishing and processing firm benefited from favorable exchange rates; opened its fishmeal plant and a factory with Polar; and plans to up cooperation with Samherji