Chile steps up COVID-19 prevention measures for salmon sector
Chilean authorities have implemented new measures for the salmon sector to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19
Coronavirus leaves Bain, Altor with few options for Nova Austral exit strategy
Chile salmon farmer Nova Austral struggled after a spate of bad news in 2019, even in a positive market. Now, the company’s private equity owners face a tough choice
EU salmon prices collapse to below €5/kg, down 20% week-on-week
The measures to contain the COVID-19 spread forced have restaurants and bars across Europe to close down, causing a consequent massive drop in demand
NSC: Five facts about COVID-19 impact on seafood markets
The COVID-19 pandemic causes changes in consumer behavior and transport patterns. Norway's Seafood Council summarizes five key trends, ending with a positive one
H&G pollock prices rise with China buying, as virus crisis shifts to finished product markets
Prices for Russian H&G pollock are rising again with Chinese plants back processing, but gaps are starting to appear in the US finished product market, amid coronavirus crisis
EU fishing industry calls for urgent measures to secure supply in wake of COVID-19
Europeche has called on EU members to carry over more than 10% of their fishing quotas to next year and offer fair intervention prices for unsold fish
Vietnamese shrimp sector looks to seize opportunities in market upheaval
Vietnam's shrimp sector has yet to see a big impact from the virus outbreak, as now is not the main harvest season; it is looking ahead to a chance to grow its market share
Tesco, Kroger join Sainsbury’s in cutting fish counters as coronavirus pandemic intensifies
In a message to customers on March 18, Dave Lewis, Tesco CEO, said the company is closing all fish counters, 'in order to protect the core shopping essentials'
Spain’s fish supply guaranteed for now, sales lessen after shortage fear
Spanish fish retail markets maintain constant activity although sales have decreased compared to last week when much more fish were sold for fear of shortages
Spain sees shellfish prices sink, asks European Commission for help
The closure of bars and restaurants in Spain due to the coronavirus outbreak has caused shellfish prices to drop between 25% and 80% in fish markets