Iceland’s cod, haddock prices sink in first months of new fishing year
Auction prices for fresh cod in Iceland are firming up to near ISK 500/kg, but this year's 23% increase in haddock quota, and a drop in global consumption, has seen values fall
Diversified product portfolio boosts Kramers’ Seafood amid raw material scarcity
Despite the challenges posed by market fluctuations and scarcity issues in 2023, the Dutch processor attributed its significant growth to a diversified portfolio; it anticipated concluding the year with €60m in sales
EU proposes 2024 Atlantic, Kattegat, Skagerrak catch limits
The European Commission has announced a proposal for catch limits for fish stocks in EU waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Kattegat, and Skagerrak for 2024
Groundfish Forum projects increased global pollock catch, sharp drop for cod in 2024
Global Atlantic cod catches are anticipated to drop by 14% to 791,000t, the lowest level in over a decade, while Alaskan pollock supply is set to climb again
Weekly prices for European plaice rise across most sizes on Pefa auctions
Prices for gutted, iced European plaice -- the most significant volume going through the Pefa system -- rose across most sizes in week 41; prices for gutted, iced common sole were mostly down
European plaice, common sole prices see drop on Pefa auctions in week 40
Average prices for gutted, iced European plaice and common sole from Dutch vessels fell across most sizes between Oct. 2 and 8, according to data provided by the Pefa European auctions
Icelandic cod prices flat, haddock plummets to post-COVID low as new quotas take effect
Cod has received a modest 1% quota increase for the 2023/24 fishing season in Iceland, while haddock volumes are up 23%
European plaice, common sole prices up or flat on Pefa auctions in week 27
Prices for gutted, iced European plaice -- the most significant volume going through the Pefa system -- stayed flat across most sizes also in week 27; prices for gutted, iced common sole, however, rebounded during this period
European plaice prices stay flat as common sole continue up on Pefa auctions
Prices for gutted, iced European plaice -- the most significant volume going through the Pefa system -- stayed flat across most sizes in week 25; prices for gutted, iced common sole, however, continued with the downward trend seen the previous week
Icelandic cod prices slide with coastal fishing season in full swing
With 50-60% of the quota caught, prices will likely remain low until the end of June, at which point they are expected to spike until the start of the new season