Farmed salmon falls short in addressing global food security, NYU study finds
Researchers have found that species that are more challenging and costly to farm contribute the least to global food security
Shellfish festival blamed for Canadian province’s largest gastrointestinal outbreak
Health officials have confirmed norovirus was the cause of the outbreak at a Prince Edward Island event that affected more than 550 people
Hurricanes threaten uninsured seafood farmers on Canada’s East Coast
High insurance rates deter growers from securing coverage, leaving them vulnerable to financial losses from hurricanes
US packaged seafood category sees growth in September amid hurricanes, port strikes
Hurricanes and port strikes prompted stockpiling of shelf-stable seafood in the Southeastern US
NOAA releases ‘how to’ guide on boosting US seafood resilience
The implementation plan details NOAA's five-year strategy to support the seafood industry through climate and economic challenges
Chilean mussel industry anticipates drop in production, price increases
The decline in seed availability in Chile -- one of the world's largest producers of mussels -- is expected to lead to reduced production and exports, according to industry representatives
US seafood firm rebrands to take bigger bite of New York’s gourmet market
'Our business is still 90% seafood, and we've been able to leverage that expertise to grow our specialty foods offerings' -- Ian MacGregor, CEO, LP Seafood & Specialty
Canadian initiative aims to develop portable testing kit for deadly shellfish toxins
A successful outcome from the experiment could allow remote Canadian communities to quickly and affordably test seafood for deadly toxins
MSX oyster disease continues spread in Canadian province
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed the further spread of the parasite in waterways around the province of Prince Edward Island
BC shellfish growers question sustainability goals of new licensing rules
'Our concern with the proposed changes is that DFO is becoming increasingly involved in micromanaging industry operations' -- Nico Prins, executive director, BC Shellfish Growers Association