Clearwater’s Q2 earnings surge despite lower scallop, shrimp volumes
Nova Scotia, Canada-based fishing firm Clearwater Seafoods reported strong second quarter sales and earnings, despite the impact of lower volumes of two key species
Massachusetts shellfishermen oppose proposed rule to legalize ‘petit’ clams
The shellfishermen told regulators they are against a proposed regulation change that would legalize the in-state sale of hard-shell clams that are under the current minimum size
Prince Edwards Island processors to receive millions in gov’t support
A regional Canadian economic development agency will provide $823,494 in support to four seafood processors in Prince Edward Island in an effort to strengthen the sector
Sea Watch to launch new deep fried clam chowder in retail
Sea Watch International launched its new 'Deep Fried Clam Chowda' on Saturday, and plans to launch 8oz. portions for retail in the fall
Canada’s Louisbourg Seafoods pushing for surf clam quota increase
Nova Scotia-based Louisbourg Seafoods is pushing to get federal approval for a 6,000 to 8,000 metric ton quota surf clam on Banquereau Bank off Nova Scotia's east coast
Macduff gives Clearwater scope to further up rocketing China sales
Sales to China for Clearwater were up 41% in Q1, with addition of Macduff giving a range of new products for sale in the country
Clearwater’s sales growth doubles on higher scallop volumes, Macduff
Canadian shellfish and groundfish supplier Clearwater Seafoods saw its sales growth double in Q1 2016 due to higher sea scallop volumes and its Macduff acquisition
Maine legislators want FDA help on EU lobster exports
A delegation of Maine legislators want federal food safety regulators to form a plan to make sure all US states can continue to export shellfish to the European Union
OCI, Visir attorneys battle behind scenes in appeal
Attorneys for the two sides battling in court over the future of Canada’s Ocean Choice International are at odds about what should be considered during a legal appeal
Judge seals sensitive documents in OCI, Landvis lawsuit
A Newfoundland judge presiding over a lawsuit from Ocean Choice International against its minority shareholder has agreed to seal 15 records deemed to be commercially sensitive