Mussel fishery gains first MSC certification ever in Chile
Los Lagos region fishery becomes first fishery in Chile to be MSC certified; qualifies for certification under MSC regulations for 'enhanced fisheries'
Chilean mussel export value up 23%
Exports boosted by not only price but also an 8.6% increase in volume
Increase in ocean acidification could spell shellfish losses
Acidity of oceans could increase by 170% by end of century, causing declines in shellfish aquaculture and sensitivity of molluscs and corals, says report
First mussel farm earns BAP certification
The US company Atlantic Aqua Farms has been successfully certified by the Global Aquaculture Alliance
Spanish canner Frinsa skips distributors with specialty shop in Madrid
Frinsa, the third largest Spanish operator in the canned fish industry, opened Tuesday an independent specialty shop in the wealthy Salamanca borough of Madrid
Shrinking EU mussel market steers suppliers towards Asia
While European mussel trade during first half of 2013 was dominated by domestic producers, its contracting demand highlighted need to target new markets like China and Thailand
German mussel fishers gain MSC certification
After two years of independent scientific analysis, the blue mussel fishers of the ‘Niedersächsische Muschelfischer GbR’ won an MSC ecolabel for sustainable fishing
Spain’s mussels exports at lowest point since 2009
Spanish mussel exports to Europe fell in the first quarter of this year by 6%, its lowest level since 2009
Mussel firm takes over Shetland crab processing plant
Blueshell Mussels, based at Brae, Shetland, has taken over the assets of the Shetland Norse Preserving Company on Yell
Line-up announced for Billingsgate sustainable seafood award
The Billingsgate, London 'celebrating sustainable seafood' event is looking for industry professionals to help judge the winner