Ecuador shrimp, tuna processors endure despite lockdown, curfew
The Ecuadorian tuna and shrimp processing industries have reduced output but are largely operating despite the challenges posed by restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Nova Scotia government amends COVID-19 crowd-size order to exempt vessels
The Canadian province had earlier exempted fish processing plants from its order, which bans gatherings of five or more people
Maine governor spares lobster harvesters, processors, aquaculture in COVID-19 closure order
The governor is also urging large essential businesses to limit in-store customers, enhance curbside pick-up and delivery, and implement physical distancing
Reuters: US seafood state of Alaska’s economy in ‘critical condition’
'Alaska is experiencing a perfect storm, a most terrible trifecta, the hat trick from hell' -- state senator Natasha von Imhof
UK FAS fillet suppliers Smales, Collins temporarily close
The two distributors, which largely serve the fish and chip sector, announced they will temporarily close down operations until they feel it is safe to re-open
Norebo heads into FAS market storm in ‘strong position’ after chippy closures
Suppliers of FAS fillets face a tough market with the UK’s 10,000 fish and chip shops advised to close unless they can do home delivery, due to the spread of COVID-19
Indian seafood packers face lockdown uncertainty, yet some may remain open
India has put the entire country into lockdown for the next 21 days, farms are likely to keep running while seafood factories will require permission from their state government
UK firm Pesky Fish launches home delivery service for seafood as prices collapse
The launch of a new home delivery service to bring seafood caught by British fishermen directly to the final customer aims to transform the COVID-19 crisis into an opportunity
EU to hold ‘informal conference’ for food ministers
Food ministers around Europe will hold an informal video meeting to discuss how to keep food supply as smooth as possible within the common market
Vietnamese companies report up to 50% drop in business
A VASEP survey found that, especially as we moved into March, seafood exporters were seeing operations severely impacted by the global coronavirus spread