Lund’s among US harvesters relieved by handling of New Jersey bridge closure
'Losing access to the port through this waterway would have been devastating for Cape May's fishermen and the economy of the whole county' -- Wayne Reichle, Lund's Fisheries
US seafood retail sales drop nearly 4% amid shifting consumer behavior
While more consumers are preparing meals at home and increasingly opting for grocery deli-prepared foods, the overall seafood market has seen a decrease in sales across fresh and frozen categories -- 210 Analytics
Americans shell out more for oysters as wholesale prices soar
Demand remains strong, particularly among younger consumers like Gen Z and millennials, despite the high prices, says report
Shellfish farming still offlimits in Maine following rain-related closure
Despite reopening to the public, the state authorities emphasize that zones previously shut due to pollution and biotoxins remain restricted
Maryland utility ends river, shellfish pollution case by agreeing to $250K consent decree
Despite MetCom's attempts to fix the problem, over 76,000 gallons of sewage ended up in the environment between December 2022 and June 2023
Portugal’s Oceano Fresco secures €17m to expand sustainable clam farming
Portuguese seafood firm Ocean Fresco has successfully closed a €17 million funding round led by Indico Capital Partners
Research initiative targets ocean acidification’s role in weakening shells
Canadian researchers are working on finding out which genetic characteristics make oysters more resilient to acidified waters
Two California counties issue shellfish warning
Health officials have warned consumers to not eat recreationally harvested bivalve shellfish from Santa Cruz and Monterey counties after toxins were detected
US seafood retail sales slide despite price cuts
Even with lower seafood prices, retail sales have stagnated due to ongoing economic concerns, particularly about the labor market and persistent inflation, 201 Analytics reports
Outstanding surge in anchovy fishing pushes Peru landings to new heights
In April 2024, Peru's fishery landings amounted to 870,800t worth PEN 510.2m, up 494.2% in volume and 158.4% in value year-on-year