Peruvian anchovy catches expected to increase 30% in 2015
The country's vice minister of fisheries projects higher landings, as first fishing operations are expected to start in late March
Peruvian sea conditions to remain neutral until April
Ocean conditions off the Peruvian coast are expected to remain neutral until April, the end of the Peruvian summer, research body Enfen says
Biomar launches new feed for salmon smolt farmed in recirculation systems
A new generation of Biomar’s ORBIT feed concept targeting the specific challenges of the production of salmon smolt in RAS will become available from the beginning of April
NASF blog: Marine Harvest CEO shoots down land-based salmon farming
International delegates gather for the tenth North Atlantic Seafood Forum, held in Bergen, Norway; check back for Undercurrent's live blogging over March 3- 5
Biomar sales to north, south Europe drop in 2014
Outlook is unpredictable while Greece's aquaculture remains un-structured, Norwegian and Chilean salmon markets are set for negligible growth and reduced sales potential
CP Foods details efforts on supply chain labor visibility
Statement comes after rumors of a potential European Union yellow card for Thailand and an Environmental Justice Foundation report on the nation’s labor issues
Peru moves southern anchovy season forward to March
Fishing season in the southern region will run from March 26 to June 30, as survey estimates biomass at 607,000t
Search continues for alternatives to fishmeal, fish oil in aquaculture feed
With feed the key cost factor in raising seafood on a farm, the aquaculture industry is continuing its quest to replace expensive fishmeal and fish oil in animal diets
Risk of mild El Nino clouds forecast of Peruvian anchovy recovery for 2015
Biomass expected to be back to normal in time for first fishing season in the spring, but risk of a mild El Nino casts uncertainty over extent of catches ahead
Exalmar nets $20m credit line for two years
Funds will be used to finance working capital, the company said