Thai Union launching pull-tab Chicken of the Sea cans in US
Thai Union launching albacore, chunk light tuna and pink salmon in pull-tab cans under its Chicken of the Sea brand in the US
Slow start, smaller fish seen at Copper River opening
Though its too early to glean much insight about the 2016 season, a biologist said the first day of this year's Copper River sockeye run may indicate a slower start and smaller fish
Alaska salmon set for boosts from Chile algal bloom hit, weaker dollar
The outlook for the upcoming Alaska salmon season is more positive, with the impacts of the algal bloom from Chile, driftnet ban in Russia and weaker dollar
Alaska salmon outlook: Maximizing sockeye quality vital with focus outside cans
The focus for Alaskan salmon processors in 2016 will likely be on non-canned products in the upcoming 2016 season, making quality of the fish key, according to a report
Maruha Nichiro anticipates sales drop in North America segment in 2016
North America unit, which includes Westward, Peter Pan, Premier Pacific and Trans-Ocean Products, is expected to hit sales of JPY 99.3bn, a drop of 5% y-o-y
Russia, hard hit by Chile salmon crisis, will turn to Faroes, Far East
Russia may face a shortage of salmon this year due to mass deaths of the fish in Chile, which usually provides the majority of Russia’s annual needs
Cooke: Strong wild, farmed salmon price outlook gives chance to develop Icicle
Cooke says wild salmon prices are likely to increase with farmed, with plans underway to invest in upping production of higher value products in Icicle plants
Marel calls whitefish, at-sea equipment business ‘underperforming’
Iceland's Marel has seen tough times for its seafood processing equipment division recently, describing its whitefish and at-sea processing business as 'underperforming'
Proposed Alaska fishing, mining, fuel tax bill on hold
A bill that would add new taxes to fishing, mining and fuel has stalled in the Alaska state legislature but could be reconsidered at a later date
Trident new website has focus on recipes, social media sharing
US-based Trident Seafoods has launched a new website with a focus on recipes and getting users to share on social media