Plant-based alternative conference postponed, exploring October dates
The Plant Based World Conference & Expo will not be held in New York City, June 5-6, but may be at the same location on Oct. 2-3
NSC: Extra air freight routes to be established, EU borders still open for goods
Given its classification as a critical industry, the Norwegian government has vowed to keep the seafood sector's operations running smoothly during the COVID-19 pandemic
Canned seafood sales spike as supermarket rush continues
'We are noticing an increase in orders for cans, which obviously has an effect on the production activity of the plants,' Anfaco's general secretary told Undercurrent News
Impact of US travel ban not as bad as first feared for Iceland’s fresh whitefish trade
Commercial flights of fresh whitefish from Iceland to Boston appear to still be going ahead, while recent poor harvests have mitigated the likely reduction in demand
Royal Greenland CEO: Virus spread may see fish left in water, but food firms better off than most
‘Even with all the borders closing down, there are two kinds of products that can continue to be traded, one is medicine and the other is food,’ says Mikael Thinghuus
China’s Pingtan notes coronavirus impact remains uncertain
The fishing firm said government measures had affected its operations for a while, but that work 'gradually resumed in mid-February'
Outlook bleak for shrimp sector as European foodservice demand dives
Shrimp farming nations are reportedly still stocking as normal, though expectations are for restaurant and catering demand to take a serious hit in the coming months
Pressure mounts on US, Canadian lobster harvesters to get off water
'Lobster is a celebration food. We’re looking for anyone who is celebrating right now. If you find someone celebrating, let me know' -- Stewart Lamont, Tangier Lobster
Milarex CEO: Gov’t coronavirus crackdowns will cause labor issues for processors
'It is a realistic scenario that the processing sector temporarily will be reduced due to the actions taken in Europe to stop the spreading of the virus,' Farstad told Undercurrent
Coronavirus could see lesser-hit markets required to absorb 22% more salmon
Analysts warn the outbreak could hit demand for salmon to a significant extent, though if unaffected markets can help absorb supply it should help preserve high prices