GAA clarifies position on EMS
It would be counterproductive to block trade in items that present a low risk of early mortality syndrome, says Global Aquaculture Alliance
Newfoundland crab fishing comes to virtual standstill
Virtually all plants shut down and no landings occurring, with Nova Scotia crab selling in the $4.70 range
Vietnamese processor targets 75% profit increase for 2013
Seapriexco plans investments of $3.8m in breeding project and a new processing plant
Supply chain program calls for more consumers
New Orleans seafood supply chain program is making a fresh push for more participants as the spring Louisiana shrimp season gets underway
Pescanova sells Ecuador shrimp farms
Pescanova’s Promarisco division sells two shrimp farms to the owners of rival company Songa, as rumors circle of liquidity crisis in the Ecuadorian company
CP Foods UK arm takes hit on raw material prices
The UK division of the world’s largest shrimp farmer reported decreased turnover and profit in its 2012 financial year, citing rising raw material prices as a cause
Norwegian king crab exporter hires Russian scientist
Norwegian king crab exporter Troika Seafood will be using a permanent Russian scientist to develop its business, as it looks to expand to live shrimp exports
Vietnamese seafood exports predicted to top 2012
Shrimp exports are expected to value $2.2 billion, equal to that of last year, while pangasius fish exports are predicted to bring in $1.9bn, up 5.5%
Reopening EU trade could boost Pakistani prices
Some fishermen believe the resumption of seafood exports to European markets will push shrimp and fish prices up by 25% at local market to make their catch lucrative
Indian researchers develop pathogen free Penaeus vannamei broodstock
SPF broodstock is hoped to help Indian farmers produce an additional 135,000 metric tons of shrimp a year