Saithe dominates Norwegian auction as cod, haddock supply runs out
Frozen saithe prices climbed to their highest level of the year so far in week 28, as H&G frozen cod and haddock volumes were effectively minimal
Norwegian auction values for large H&G cod, haddock jump to new records
With slim volumes available, prices for larger sizes of frozen cod, haddock and saithe all jumped in week 27
Norwegian frozen cod prices on the up again after quota cut advice
After finally seeing a downturn in early June, Norwegian auction prices ended the month by climbing back towards their ceiling
Espersen hires ex-Seachill, Young’s exec to lead UK sales
Amanda Webb will join Espersen as commercial director for the UK on June 3
Espersen CEO: Little room for cod price rises with current level already ‘killing demand’
'We have seen it many times before; when prices rise this fast, it's going to kill demand,' said Klaus Nielsen, the outgoing CEO of A. Espersen
Massachusetts police report seizing undersized haddock from processing line
A police officer on foot patrol said he discovered allegedly undersized haddock on an assembly line in a New Bedford, Massachusetts, processing plant
Barents Sea cod quota improvement possible in 2026 if advice followed
The Norwegian-Russian research group for the Barents Sea advised a 31% reduction in cod quotas for 2025, down to just 311,587t
Sorensen confirms exit from Espersen prior to Nielsen’s retirement
Espersen's long-time second in command, Max Sorensen, confirmed he had left the company for a role outside seafood, after news of CEO Klaus Nielsen's retirement emerged
Scientists recommend 31% cut in 2025 Barents Sea cod quota
Fishery scientists are recommending a cut of 31% in the Barents Sea cod quota for 2025 to 311,587t, with prices already at an all-time high level for Norwegian raw material
Klaus Nielsen steps down as CEO of Espersen after 25 years in charge
Nielsen is leaving Espersen after 37 years at the company, and will be replaced by Tino Bendix, currently CEO of Danish veterinary equipment supplier Jorgen Kruuse