South Australia flies first live lobsters to China as trade ties normalize
South Australian rock lobster exports to China resumed on Friday for the first time since 2020, marking the complete restoration of trade relations that were disrupted by restrictions imposed four years ago
Aussie live lobster exports to China officially resume before end of year
On Dec. 20, Australia's government announced that live rock lobster exports to China will resume immediately, following a notification from China that trade restrictions have been lifted
Aussie rock lobster exporters diversify beyond China as four-year ban lifts
Australian rock lobster exporters are wary of a return to selling over 95% of their products to China
US FDA investigates ‘forever chemicals’ contamination of seafood
The US FDA believes that seafood may be at higher risk for environmental PFAS contamination
Aussie live lobster exports to China back on after four-year ban
Australian trade officials announced an agreement with China on Thursday to resume exports of live lobsters, ending a four-year ban
China’s continued lobster import restrictions raised during Aussie visit
Australian rock lobsters were on the agenda during last week's visit by Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers to China for high-level economic talks
Americans shell out more for oysters as wholesale prices soar
Demand remains strong, particularly among younger consumers like Gen Z and millennials, despite the high prices, says report
Two California counties issue shellfish warning
Health officials have warned consumers to not eat recreationally harvested bivalve shellfish from Santa Cruz and Monterey counties after toxins were detected
FDA warns of paralytic shellfish toxins in oysters from British Columbia supplier
The US agency advised California restaurants and retailers against serving oysters from Dailyfresh Shellfish, Inc., lot #240531JM, harvested in BC on May 30
Taylor Shellfish grapples with biotoxin blooms in Washington’s coastal waters
Taylor's diversification strategy of cultivating shellfish in various Puget Sound growing areas helped mitigate the effects of the temporary Willapa Bay closure