Peru improves sustainability of mahi, giant squid, hake fisheries as catches drop
Peru's hake fishery improvement project is moving closer to applying for MSC certification, while a new committee to manage sustainably giant squid fishery has been established
Peru’s US shrimp exports jump on higher farmed output, re-processing of Argentine reds
Other Peruvian seafood exports also rose in 2017. The country aims to 'reinforce' its marketing campaign at the upcoming seafood shows in Boston and Brussels
US importer Chef’s Trading finances large pelagics FIP in Central America
A US-based importer is financing a fishery improvement project for large pelagics, such as tuna, swordfish, and mahi mahi, in Costa Rica
US seafood veteran Harmell launches importer after leaving Mazzetta
Former Mazzetta and Sunnyvale Seafood sales executive Steve Harmell is leading a new broadline and wholesale business in Weston, Florida
University of Miami project sees success with mahi mahi farming
Researchers at the University of Miami are having success growing large quantities of mahi mahi quickly, although commercial aquaculture of the species is still out of reach
NMFS to take ‘informed compliance’ approach to start of SIMP
The US fishing regulator has offered the early compliance cushion the industry had hoped for in relation to its Seafood Import Management Program
Albertsons recall of seafood meals adds to growing list
Add packaged seafood meals at second-largest supermarket chain in US to the growing list of products subject to a mandatory recall due to listeria concerns
Peru seizes 10,000t of illegally caught fish in 2017 to date
Peru has seized about 10,000t of illegally caught fish so far in 2017, the country's production minister, Pedro Olaechea, said
Florida importer Seafarers to focus on retail after move to new facility
Florida-based importer Seafarers has moved into its new storage facility and is making moves to start selling directly into retail in the US
Mahi coming off menus with 2016/17 season a bust
US inventories limited are limited as the market reaches record highs