US mislabeling scheme saga continues with seafood restaurant’s sentencing
More sentencing in the conspiracy to misbrand seafood is expected when wholesaler Quality Poultry and Seafood and two of its managers return to court on Dec. 11
Brazilian tuna processor sets sights on US expansion, UK resurgence
Brazilian processor Produmar aims to strengthen its sales in the US seafood market and resume shipments to the UK after a six-year hiatus
US offshore aquaculture advocates seize lame duck opportunity
'We've seen a lot of positive momentum on offshore aquaculture in recent years, and we want to capitalize on that by securing support from both the outgoing and incoming legislators' – Drue Banta Winters, Stronger America Through Seafood
US aquaculture sector hopes for boost from Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda
'I assume that the Trump administration's goal is to protect and create American jobs, not punish American consumers' – Marianne Naess, Great Northern Salmon
Insolvency fears grow for AquaFoods as firm struggles with over $56m debt
The Panamanian company, known for growing snapper and tilapia in Costa Rica, is struggling with a significant financial crisis
AquaFoods enters bankruptcy process four years after deal for AquaChile tilapia arm
Panama-based AquaFoods, formerly known as Industrias Martec, has formally filed for precautionary measures in bankruptcy proceedings for itself and its subsidiary in Costa Rica, Terrapez
NOAA releases ‘how to’ guide on boosting US seafood resilience
The implementation plan details NOAA's five-year strategy to support the seafood industry through climate and economic challenges
Fast-track permitting system for fish farming structures unlawful, says US court
The ruling on the federal permitting system dubbed Nationwide Permit 56 finds procedural violations under US environmental laws, but a final decision on its future is pending
Offshore aquaculture advocates hold Capitol Hill ‘fly-in’
Stronger America Through Seafood is participating in meetings with US lawmakers, scheduled for May 15-16
Circana exec lists five hottest specialty finfish in US market
Market data reveals five niche finfish species are gaining popularity among American home cooks, but they will remain niche until supply meets demand