BAP program expands certification beyond shrimp
GAA's third-party certification program has expanded to include hatchery and nursery standards for finfish, crustaceans and mollusks
Ecuador shrimp farmer plans 50% growth to meet Asia demand, EU comeback
Songa expects to ramp up volumes by 50% from last year's 19,000t to meet growing consumption in Asia, and a predicted increase in post-crisis Europe
Biomar CEO: Marine Harvest feed plant only delaying Norway growth
Norwegian fish feed sector still poised for growth and remains key market for Biomar, alongside feed producer's expansion into new species and regions, says new Biomar CEO
CP Prima: Antidote reduced IMNV rate in farms to below 1%
Indonesian shrimp producer to distribute feed supplement which it says significantly reduces the incidence of the deadly virus in shrimp
Japan News: US shrimp farmers cashing in on food safety, import costs
Shrimp farming is spreading across coastal and inland regions of the US, led by farmers looking to diversify their operations, and entrepreneurs, says news website
Indian shrimp price dip expected to be brief
An easing in prices for Indian shrimp will likely only be temporary as a short burst of harvesting is expected to dissipate and leave supplies once again tight in coming weeks
Saucy Fish features on ‘CoolBrands’ list for second year running
Icelandic Seachill-owned brand featured on UK ‘CoolBrands’ list for second consecutive year, picked up consumers and a panel of style experts and celebrities
World Food Moscow: Karat hoping to supply to McDonald’s by year-end
Undercurrent News reported from the World Food Moscow show in the Russian capital from Sept. 15 to 19, where the impact of the food ban was at center of all discussion
Only 4.6% of world aquaculture is eco-certified as EMS hits shrimp farm numbers
Only 4.6% of world aquaculture production is certified by third parties, which is actually down from previous levels due to impact of EMS, GAA speaker tells Humber Seafood Summit
‘Fierce competition’ for raw material keeping India shrimp prices high
India shrimp prices are set high with availably of raw material not meeting demand and packers scrambling for product, sources told Undercurrent News