Tradex: EU buyers should secure long-term contracts before cod, haddock prices rise further
There is some current volatility in the European seafood market, particularly in southern Europe, driven by seasonal factors, Tradex noted in its latest report
European plaice prices climb across various sizes at Pefa auctions
Prices for gutted, iced European plaice -- the most significant volume going through the Pefa system -- rose across all sizes between Aug. 12-18
Cornelis Vrolijk UK arm’s profit jumps as blue whiting quotas offset industry pressures
The firm's gross profit and EBITDA increased notably by 320% and 171% year-on-year, respectively, to €4.32m and €5.16m
Portuguese gov’t launches €22m funding boost for aquaculture
Portugal's minister of agriculture and fisheries, Jose Manuel Fernandes, announced a new funding initiative of €22.8m to support aquaculture and research within the Mar 2030 program
US seafood retail sales drop nearly 4% amid shifting consumer behavior
While more consumers are preparing meals at home and increasingly opting for grocery deli-prepared foods, the overall seafood market has seen a decrease in sales across fresh and frozen categories -- 210 Analytics
Decision in Amendment 80 halibut bycatch lawsuit expected this fall
The Groundfish Forum, which represents the Amendment 80 fleet, cited $14 million in losses and a need to prepare for the upcoming fishing season in its request for an expedited ruling
Prices for European plaice, common sole drop across most sizes at Pefa auctions
Prices for gutted, iced European plaice -- the most significant volume going through the Pefa system -- and gutted, iced common sole fell across most sizes between Aug. 5-11
UCN’s seafood pricing data portal now at 2,800 sets with daily Japan, UK additions
Recent daily pricing additions from a huge wholesale market in Japan, as well as to two key UK fresh auctions, have taken UCN's industry-leading portal past 2,800 data points.
European plaice prices see drop across the board at Pefa auctions
Prices for gutted, iced European plaice -- the most significant volume going through the Pefa system -- fell across all sizes in week 30; prices for gutted, iced common sole followed different trends depending on sizes
Prices for large European plaice see slight rise, smaller sizes drop on Pefa auctions
The price for gutted, iced 35-41cm and 41-80cm European plaice increased marginally during week 29 of 2024, while the price for 27-31cm and 31-35cm fish saw the reverse