From Boston to the Black Sea: Dutch shellfish giant on hunt for new markets in 2022
One of the biggest shellfish businesses in the Dutch mussel capital of Yerseke is looking further afield for new sales this year, with the lucrative US market firmly in its sights
US shrimp imports still gaining speed, see another big spike in February
For 33 out of the last 38 months the import of US shrimp showed year-on-year volume growth, but prices are still inching up, based on NOAA's latest update of trade data
January the ‘best month ever’ for Norwegian frozen cod exports
Cod and saithe were two of the biggest winners in a month which saw Norwegian seafood exports break value records even as wild-caught volumes fell
Sykes back in growth mode after weathering worst of COVID storm
Sykes is looking at more M&A and seeing a return to growth in its foodservice business after a tough 2020/2021 financial year, the company's CEO told Undercurrent News
US shrimp imports beat 2020 pace with room to spare
The US imported 807,865 metric tons of shrimp worth $7.2 billion in the first 11 months of 2021, more than the volume and value imported throughout 2020
US shrimp imports back on northbound track, steaming ahead with volume up 9%
The US import shrimp train has started rolling again, and prices are as high as they've been in almost four years, reveals the latest update by NOAA of its seafood trade data
Sykes deal for UK wholesaler creates $500m shrimp-focused group
Sykes Seafood has closed a deal for a wholesaler with a strong position in the sale of frozen shrimp and other seafood to foodservice in the UK and Ireland
Low landings hamper Norwegian fresh cod, clipfish, shellfish exports in October
Despite being an exceptionally valuable month for Norwegian seafood exports, many wild-caught species saw exports drop in the wake of limited catch
Dutch uni produces gov’t report to address shrimp sector challenges
Returns and landings for Dutch shrimpers reportedly vary wildly, while bycatch is also a real problem, according to researchers from Wageningen University
PE firm puts more into Foppen after Klaas Puul sale, heavy losses
Up-for-sale smoker Foppen cut losses in latest reported financial year, during which three lenders and its private equity backer put up €5m of extra capital