Uncertainty about impact of USDA regulations driving up pangasius prices
US prices are up sharply in February, as traders prepare for the implementation of the USDA’s mandatory catfish inspection program
New USDA catfish regulation causing confusion
The new USDA regulation for catfish published late last year will come into effect in March, however as of last week there was still confusion surrounding the controversial bill
Vietnamese exporters expecting another tough year
After significant drops in exports in 2015, Vietnamese shrimp and catfish exporters are expecting more hurdles in 2016
Association: Vietnam’s pangasius farms need better management
Current struggles of Vietnam's pangasius farming sector can be resolved with investment in better broodstock and new management techniques, a trade association said
LoveTheWild: Selling an ‘idiot-proof’ cooking experience
After success in all-natural stores in Colorado, LoveTheWild's sustainability focused, ready-to-cook frozen fish dishes are ready to expand into the wider US market
Vietnamese pangasius exporters condemn new US inspection rules
Vietnamese pangasius exporters are claiming the new US inspection rules are acting as an unfair barrier to trade
US senators McCain, Ayotte seek to nullify new catfish inspection rules
US senators McCain and Ayotte introduce resolution of disapproval under that would nullify USDA final rules establishing the catfish inspection program
USDA releases new catfish inspection program
When the new rule goes into effect in March 2016, catfish will no longer be under the regulatory jurisdiction of FDA, but under that of the USDA, which NFI says is a waste
Scientists in India get funding for farmed catfish study
A new project aims to standardize the breeding and production protocols for pangas catfish in India
Vietnam’s increasing seafood exports to China could bring risk
Vietnam's increasing seafood exports to China could harm the country in case of a sudden downturn if other markets are ignored, a industry group fears