Oregon widens toxin-related mussel ban to include coastwide commercial harvests
The expanded closures come in response to elevated toxin levels, said health authorities
US state issues warning after mussel foragers fall ill
Oregon's warnings only apply to mussels harvested by private individuals, not those harvested commercially and purchased in a grocery store or restaurant
Sanford profits jump 46% on salmon, mussel strength
In salmon, revenue grew nearly 18% on the back of strong market prices, favorable product mix, and growth in its specialty king salmon brand Big Glory Bay
Maine’s oyster industry set for explosive 50% growth in five years
'It's a good time to maintain pricing discipline, not to gouge, but to recognize Maine is a premium supplier of a premium product' -- Rob Veidenheimer, Pentallect
South Carolina’s May 27 shellfish farming halt limited to recreational harvesters
The US state's Department of Natural Resources warns of a sudden temperature spike on May 28, potentially rendering shellfish unsafe to eat
Roerink: Shrimp drove big overall drop in US frozen seafood retail prices
Shrimp was the primary culprit behind an overall 4.3% drop in the average price per unit of frozen seafood at retail during April -- Anne-Marie Roerink, 210 Analytics
Chilean seafood exports show modest growth in April; Brazil is leading destination
Chilean seafood exports amounted to $689m in April, marking a modest rise of 0.4% year-on-year
Mussel fishing crew rescued off Canada’s Prince Edward Island
Local firefighters saved five people from stranded vessel
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
Camanchaca expects surge in sales to Europe, expand reach with coho salmon
Camanchaca anticipates a substantial 15-20% increase in sales in Europe this year, the firm's sales and distribution director for Europe told Undercurrent News