Capelin exports soar to make it Iceland’s second most valuable species after cod
Capelin exports in 2021/22 reached 521,000t, worth ISK 46 billion ($322 million)
Norway herring fishing enjoys busy week 46, slower 47
It was a record week for the coastal fleet fishing on the Kvaenangen grounds, with larger vessels also landing plenty of herring mainly for human consumption
IFFO 2022: Chinese demand for omega-3 may pressure supply; Cargill on novel oils
Undercurrent News is reporting live from this year's IFFO conference for the global marine ingredients industry, the first major gathering of the sector since 2019's event in Shanghai
Reduction in Barents Sea capelin quota advised for 2023
Norway's quota is set to come down from 42,000t to around 37,000t in 2023, if Norway and Russia stick with their scientists' advice
Iceland’s scientists advise slashing capelin catches 75%
Although surveys will be held early in 2023, Iceland's companies will be bracing for a huge comedown after record quotas meant a 'capelin party' in 2021/2022
Brim strengthens pelagic assets with €88.5m vessel, quota deal
The Icelandic firm has acquired a freezer trawler from a company it has close ties with, Utgerdarfelag Reykjavikur
SVN listing likely to inspire other Icelandic fishing firms, says M&A expert
The listing of Icelandic fishing firm Sildarvinnslan last year has so far been a big success for its investors, with the stock price up 90% in just 15 months
Brim sees profits double on higher prices, increased capelin catch
Icelandic pelagic and whitefish fishing company Brim also saw half-year revenues increase by 21% to €242m
BioMar, SVN to build net-zero aquafeed facility in Iceland
BioMar is set to become the only global feed company in the Icelandic market, with partner Sildarvinnslan having just bought into Arctic Fish
Western Ukraine’s seafood imports recover, though prices skyrocket
Western Ukraine is now importing, with key suppliers there operating and benefiting from government help; Belarus, meanwhile, has imported more seafood this year than last