Thai Union expects revenue of $4b this year, views M&A as ‘key’
Thai Union Frozen Products is anticipating an 8% rise in revenue to $4 billion this year and views M&A as 'key'
EU processors indicating gross weight would ‘willingly’ neglect new labeling regulation
Only net weight should be indicated on frozen glazed seafood products, Olivier Hottlet, president of Belgian Food Importers’ Association tells Undercurrent News
Lenk, Coop, launch first ASC shrimp products in time for Christmas
Lenk, Coop among first to offer ASC certified shrimp, available for the Christmas table across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark and Sweden
High US shrimp inventories mean retailers not rushing back into buying
With news of lower shrimp prices in Ecuador emerging, high inventories in the US mean retailers do not have to go back into the market yet,
Ecuador ramps up shrimp production amid Chinese demand, EMS-caused shortfall
Ecuador continues ramping up shrimp production amid the lingering effects of early mortality syndrome in other countries and as Chinese demand grows
Nutreco adds to advisers ahead of possible Cargill counter-offer
Nutreco bolstered its advisory line up ahead of a potential new bid by US commodities trading group Cargill
Ecuador shrimp prices tumble as Chinese buyers hold off
With cut-off for shipping before Chinese New Year coming up fast, shrimp prices in Ecuador have taken a tumble and world’s buyers are afraid of going into a falling market
Reports from China show 2014 shrimp season was improved on last year
A review from the six major shrimp growing areas in China shows that local producers had a much better year in 2014 than they did in 2013
M&J deal has Fresh Direct CEO looking beyond sales target of £500m
Fresh Direct will be around £400m in turnover with addition of M&J and two other former Brakes companies, meaning CEO of enlarged group is looking to up five-year-plan turnover target
Seafood Connection hires former Handy exec as VP of US sales
Maruha Nichiro-backed Seafood Connection hires a VP of sales for its recently established US office