After slow progress, Skretting narrows focus in China’s aquafeed market
Skretting, owned by animal feed giant Nutreco, is refocusing efforts on coldwater and shrimp feeds in China after conceding advantages in aquafeed have 'not been realized'
Nova Scotia’s aquaculture classification system extended to shellfish
The classification system is still under development and scheduled to be implemented in March 2025
Japanese seafood giant acquires Turkish processor
Japanese seafood company Kyokuyo is expanding its overseas operations by acquiring a majority stake in Turkey's Kocaman Fisheries Export and Import Trade, a seafood processor
Sales to Brazil, China dominate as Chilean exports reach new heights in 2023
Chile's seafood export industry experienced notable growth in 2023, with exports reaching almost $9 billion, a 1.8% increase y-o-y
Maine town moratoriums against aquaculture lack standing, industry group contends
The Department of Maine Resources in the US state of Maine 'has exclusive jurisdiction, granted in statute, to lease and license state waters for aquaculture' -- Kohl Kanwit, Bureau of Public Health and Aquaculture
China launches another giant offshore pen for salmonid farming
Another huge aquaculture pen has been launched off the coast of Shandong province, underscoring the country's continued ambition to grow seafood production offshore
Boston-based North Coast launches MSC-certified cat food line
The Boat to Bowl product line includes dried kibble, food toppers and fish oil, made with cod, trout, salmon, cod and haddock
Norway’s 2023 salmon escapes questioned amid accuracy concerns
The escape of farmed fish from Norwegian aquaculture sites remains a persistent challenge, with uncertainties surrounding the accuracy of reported figures
Norwegian land-based trout project secures land for vast US plan
Hima Seafood has space in North Carolina for an eventual estimated 75,000 metric tons of trout production
Seafood Watch upgrades Colombia’s farmed rainbow trout to yellow
Seafood Watch says the industry's advancement from its previous red 'avoid' rating recognizes substantial strides taken to prioritize sustainable practices