Shellfish shortage raises concerns for Rhode Island businesses
The US state's shellfish shortage is attributed to the absence of plankton blooms and other climate change-related impacts
Supplier of oyster seed for Maine’s aquaculture sector changes ownership
The new owner plans to continue oyster seed production for three years and is considering expanding into mussel seed production
Spanish shellfish supply impacts high-end canner on top of market inflation
Galician seafood cannery Real Conservera Espanola hopes to develop the premium niche market outside of Spain, taking advantage of the 'tinned dinner' growing trend, but supplies are proving temperamental due to weather patterns
Nova Scotia’s aquaculture classification system extended to shellfish
The classification system is still under development and scheduled to be implemented in March 2025
Camanchaca anchors presence in Europe with Vigo office inauguration
This strategic location in Spain's coastal city of Vigo allows Camanchaca Europe to be closer to its customers and partners in the region, strengthening commercial ties and its commitment to service, said the firm
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
Canadian grower on quest to develop climate-resilient mussels
Atlantic Aqua Farms, one of North America's largest blue mussel growers, is co-leading a CAD 3.4 million project on Prince Edward Island
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