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Amid fish-farming ban, Washington’s aquaculture industry weighs next move
Washington state's aquaculture industry is seeking clarity on why certain types of net pens are being held to different standards than commercial aquaculture operations
Canadian judge denies bail in lobster extortion case
Three men charged with extortion and and intimidation in Nova Scotia lobster fishery remain in jail as court case proceeds
Peru sees 33% growth in seafood landings, but challenges persist for frozen, canned sectors
In November 2024, Peru's seafood landings reached a total of 1.13 million metric tons, marking a significant growth of 33.2% compared to the same month in 2023
Canadian fishing vessel capsizes off Nova Scotia, two crew members dead
Initial reports indicate that bad weather may have contributed to the sinking of the Fortune Pride, and its heavy load of fish, estimated at 18,000 to 23,000 kg, might have affected its stability
US fast-casual seafood chain expands into 24th state
Captain D's latest expansion comes weeks after the US fast casual seafood concept announced that it will be entering the UK with a 20-unit deal
Hanwa’s seafood profit soars 103%, US subsidiary returns to profitability
The Japanese owner of US firm Seattle Shrimp & Seafood reported consolidated net sales for food of $711 million for April-December 2024, while the subsidiary's profit swung to a $200m gain from an earlier loss
US conservationists vow to sue over ‘endangered’ chinook salmon harvests in Alaska
'I really wish these out-of-state groups would realize Alaskans also want strong chinook runs' -- Amy Daugherty, Alaska Trollers Association
Editor’s choice: Focus on Trump’s early tenure
EMEA editor Neil Ramsden brings you a roundup of the main stories from the previous week
Snow crab prices frozen at high levels as supply reaches all-time low
'With snow crab, there is virtually nothing left. We're scraping the bottom of the barrel when it comes to 30-lb boxes of 5-8s' -- US wholesaler
Pacific cod demand, prices may be peaking
Pacific cod FOB prices are up 30% since August 2024 as buyers scramble for limited supply
Maruha Nichiro to sell majority of cross-shareholdings to fuel global expansion
The Japanese seafood giant plans to sell more than two-thirds of its JPY 36.1bn ($242m) in cross-shareholdings by March 2026 to fund global expansion
Alaska fisheries board rejects proposed magister squid jig fishery
'I think it’s time for Alaska to get into the squid market because of the lack of economies and the high demand for squid' -- Richard Yamada, proponent of new jig fishery
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Royal Greenland board fires CEO with immediate effect
Susanne Arfelt Rajamand has served as CEO since Feb. 1, 2023, and recently oversaw a substantial reorganization and job reduction program across the group
Russia plans next crab quota auctions, including another discount effort
More Far Eastern investment scheme quotas are due to be sold later in February, while yet another effort to sell discounted Northern crab quotas is due to be held Feb. 18
EU chief hints at decoupling of post-Brexit fishing rights for UK security pact
European Council president Antonio Costa said the EU will not allow fishing rights negotiations to impede a potential security agreement with the UK
Cod prices reach new heights at Scottish auctions
Cod prices at Scotland's Peterhead and Shetland auctions have been steadily climbing, with recent figures reaching new highs
Thailand, China sign new deal to boost seafood exports
Thailand and China have signed a new agreement to streamline seafood trade, paving the way for large-scale exports of Thai farmed fish products
Icelandic cod, haddock prices jump in week six
A modest drop in weekly volumes has prompted prices on Iceland's auctions to rise sharply to an uncharacteristic high for the end of January
Mowi reports salmon escape in northern Norway
Mowi's Storvika V facility, where the salmon escaped from, has a capacity of 4,315 metric tons and consists of five operational cages
Japan to see sharp cut in Pacific mackerel quotas as Norwegian prices soar
Japan is set to sharply cut its Pacific mackerel quotas amid declining stocks, while Norwegian mackerel prices surge to record highs due to tightening global supplies
Salmon Evolution, Lofotprodukt team up for smoked salmon launch in Norway
Norway's Salmon Evolution announced a new strategic partnership with value-added producer Lofotprodukt, set to introduce smoked salmon to Norwegian retail
India gov’t cancels Falcon’s shrimp processing project due to non-compliance
The Indian government has canceled a shrimp processing project in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district due to Falcon Marine Exports' alleged non-compliance with approval terms
Leroy Seafood introduces chicken by-products in fish feed
This move is expected to lower the carbon footprint of Leroy's feed by up to 16%, contributing to its goal of a 46% reduction in climate emissions by 2030
Spain’s fishing sector navigates turbulent waters with tightened quotas, post-Brexit talks
As 2025 unfolds, Spain's fishing industry faces a tumultuous period, marked by new regulations, ongoing protests and challenging negotiations both within the country and on the international stage
Akva to build €30m RAS smolt facility for Cermaq in Chile
The new facility's production capacity will be 14 million 150-gram smolts, enabling Cermaq Chile to fulfill 70% of its smolt requirements in Los Lagos and Aysen
China salmon prices inch up in week 7 after post-festival drop
Chinese salmon prices showed modest gains in week seven as dealers scaled back purchases after the country's Spring Festival holiday
Cermaq names new top exec in Norway
The current head of Norwegian salmon farming operations for Cermaq, Knut Ellekjaer, has decided to leave after eight years
Daily recap: US-EU tariffs would hit $1.4bn in seafood; Threat of NOAA staff cuts worries industry
Undercurrent News presents a recap of the top daily seafood stories from Friday, Feb. 7
Norway salmon spot prices creep up, Chilean, Scottish ease
Spot prices for Norwegian farmed salmon are stable or even up a touch for delivery in week seven, while Scottish prices are down on the larger sizes, and Chilean levels eased slightly in week six