Japan’s Nichirei focuses on eco-labeled seafood for higher profits
The food giant has set a negative growth target for the seafood unit's revenue of JPY 50bn for the year 2024 in an effort to reduce the handling of low-profitability products
Study highlights impact of climate change on Vancouver restaurant menus
A review of some 362 menus used in Vancouver, British Columbia, restaurants, dating from 1888 to 2021, shows more seafood coming from warmer water waters in recent times
Sewage-tainted shellfish sites in Washington state under scrutiny, could halt harvest
Despite heightened concerns over fecal contamination, shellfish from 15 designated areas in the US state's waters have been confirmed safe for consumption
Massachusetts oyster industry fears impact of new sewage rules
Buzzards Bay, home to 40 growers, could be looking at a major loss of acreage
US federal court orders review of industrial shellfish harvest methods in NY refuge
The US Fish and Wildlife Service initially declined to assess the impact of industrial harvesting techniques until a lawsuit was filed against the federal agency in 2023
Atlantic surf clams make comeback off Virginia coast in eastern US
Rutgers University study unveils the remarkable recovery of surf clams
Storm relief bill aimed at helping Maine’s coastal community sidetracked
Governor Janet Mills laments the changes made to her proposed bill divert attention and resources away from the pressing needs of coastal communities
Province wants Canadian government to pitch in for aquaculture insurance
Prince Edward Island presses for aquaculture insurance reform as shellfish farmers continue to await disaster relief 1.5 years post-Hurricane Fiona
Taylor Shellfish aims for 10% growth amidst regulatory changewinds
Bill Taylor sees growth this year on the back of robust shellfish volumes and changes made to retool operations and achieve efficiency amidst labor shortage
NOAA Sea Grant awards $1m to boost US aquaculture competitiveness
The project headed by Virginia Tech and Virginia Sea Grant is deemed crucial to the future of the US aquaculture industry