Profand inks deal with Newsan involving US supplier Stavis, Argentine assets
Grupo Profand has inked a deal with Argentina’s Newsan involving US supplier Stavis Seafoods and three vessels and a processing plant in the South American country
Two new plants open in Walvis Bay, Namibia
Seagull Fish Processors has opened an NAD 45m wetfish factory, while Tunacor and Corvima have put NAD 25m into a value-added squid plant called Seafresh
Stock market falls back following word Trump will push ahead on China tariffs
The tariffs would hit reprocessed pollock and salmon, red swimming crab, tilapia and tuna, just to name a few of the species
New research partnership formed to investigate illegal fishing in North Pacific
Japan agency will help Global Fishing Watch and Australian National Center for Ocean Resources and Security with their investigation of IUU fishing
Scientists see 70% chance of El Nino this year
Forecasters believe this El Nino won't be as intense as the 2015-16 cycle
Dagustin: Shrimp prices will rebound amid rising Chinese, EU demand, dollar appreciation
Large Spanish shrimp group Dagustin's executive talks to Undercurrent about shrimp market trends in Europe
Tax on Argentine exports to hit seafood industry
New tariffs on seafood exports that might be imposed in Argentina would have a 'disastrous impact' on business of Spanish fishing companies operating in the country
WSJ: Trump ready to roll with yet more tariffs, hitting $267bn in Chinese goods
US tariffs of 10% to 25% on some $200 billion worth of Chinese goods have not yet gone into effect, but president Trump is already planning more
Santa Cruz squid vessel damaged by fire
The vessel was undergoing repairs at the time
Philippines seafood chain eyes expansion, sees international interest
Seafood restaurant chain with seven company-owned branches and over 120 franchisees in Metro Manila, Philippines, has seen the tremendous growth through franchising