BC’s shellfish industry faces stagnation amidst regulatory struggles
The industry's growth is stifled because of a backlog in licensing, which is inhibiting innovation and investments, says Nico Prins, BC Shellfish Growers Association
Chile sees dropping salmon, trout, fishmeal export value in November
Chilean seafood exports totaled $709 million in November, marking a decline of 14.4% year-on-year mainly due to a drop in the sales value of salmon and trout, fishmeal and crabs
FAO warns tough year of inflation could hurt shellfish demand at key time
EU shellfish supply this year has risen, despite blue crab eating large quantities of mussels and clams in Italy; scallop biomass in the US overall remains low, a recent report says
Glen Cooke talks acquisition opportunities, culture, rural communities
'There are certain countries in the world that are more prone to wild fisheries and for aquaculture. But you look at Canada, and there's not a lot of opportunities to grow in the aquaculture space' -- Glenn Cooke
More gov’t action needed to drive Norway’s great feed shift, says Wathne
With 92% of all Norwegian feed currently imported from outside the country and 75% of the salmon sector's footprint, the Norwegian government has formed an advisory group to transition to 100% sustainable sources by 2030
Invasive vase tunicate spreads, threatens Canadian mussels
When vase tunicate attaches and grows on a vessel, it creates a massive drag as the boat plies the water and causes excessive fuel consumption
Drop in salmon, fishmeal sales push Chile’s seafood exports down in October
Chilean seafood exports total $766 million, marking a decline of 3.4% year-on-year mainly due to a drop in the sales value of salmon and trout and fishmeal
Sanford’s improved H2 salmon, mussel profits offset weak squid season
Despite a 23% y-o-y EBIT improvement, Sanford's annual earnings remain 24% lower than pre-COVID performance, however
Atlantic Aqua Farms brings in another former Cooke exec
Atlantic Aqua Farms has hired Jill Cronk as its chief commercial officer, said CEO Matt Kilfoil, who also recently joined from Cooke
Chilean salmon, trout sales slump main driver behind September seafood export decline
Chilean seafood exports reached a total of $660 million in September, down 15.2% year-on-year mainly due to a combined 16% drop in salmon and trout sales value