MSC gives Gulf of Mexico menhaden fishery six more months to deliver report
The Marine Stewardship Council is now giving independent auditor SAI Global until June 6, another six months, to finish its report on the Gulf of Mexico menhaden fishery
Research shows inefficient fishing costs global companies over $51bn annually
The research uses case studies in North and South America to demonstrate that profits would have increased substantially by fishing at the optimum sustainable level
MSC grants more time to menhaden fishery audit, but might not be needed
The Marine Stewardship Council has given SAI Global until March 6 to finish its final report, but the extra time might not be needed, an Omega Protein official says
US menhaden ops drive Oceana to 2018 sales, profit growth
'Our focus on driving sales, improving efficiencies, and managing foreign currency exposure are paying dividends; our growth this year is a function of the strength of our diversified portfolio'
Alaska, Maine fishing policies could shift under new governors
The US' two biggest commercial fishing industry states will both be replacing governors after Tuesday night's election
Monterey Bay campaign targets new lawmakers, but MSA bill not only focus
The Monterey Bay Aquarium isn't wasting any time in its efforts to influence the 116th Congress, but says its latest campaign is not aimed at just one bill
Omega Protein disputes article ‘attacking’ menhaden fishing
US menhaden harvester Omega Protein has disputed the accuracy of recent statements made by a conservation group that wants to end commercial fishing of the species
Omega Protein close to netting MSC for menhaden, but Cooke won’t promote certification in salmon
Cooke Aquaculture owns and sources menhaden-based meal and oil from Omega Protein but has no immediate plans to promote its farmed salmon as using MSC-certified feed
IFFO conference: China feed output up; EU fishmeal exports down
The 58th IFFO Annual Conference is being held in Rome, Oct. 15-17. The event brings together industry figures and stakeholders in the fishmeal and fish oil sector
US fishmeal producers left exposed by China’s 25% tariff blow
The US will be the main loser from China’s 25% tariff on imports of US fishmeal, which will hit both the menhaden fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico and Alaskan pollock fishmeal