Red tape is costing US aquaculture nearly $900m in lost opportunities, NOAA-funded study suggests
A new study provides the first comprehensive update in three decades, offering a clearer picture of the industry's current economic role and the constraints holding it back
Shrimp, anchovy shortages contribute to steep decline in Peru’s fishery landings
Peru's fishing industry faced a severe setback in October 2024, as landings plummeted by 77.1%, reaching just 73,200 metric tons, compared to the same period in 2023
US aquaculture sales grew 38% to $1.57bn in latest census
Explosive gains in mollusk and crustacean shored up sales, while catfish remained the US aquaculture industry's most lucrative species in 2023
Red Lobster sees increased sales after new menu launch
Seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster debuted a new menu in the US after exiting bankruptcy
Red Lobster CEO debuts new menu on NBC’s Today Show
'Relevant, compelling and exciting is what we want Red Lobster to be' -- Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun
US FDA lowers threshold level for histamine in fish
As many as 22 cases of scombrotoxin fish poisoning were reported in 2023
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
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
Peru fisheries sector sees major jump in landings on back of anchovy catch surge
In June 2024, Peru's fishing sector recorded a 133.2% increase in landings, reaching 362,200 metric tons