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Amid fish-farming ban, Washington’s aquaculture industry weighs next move

By Feb 10, 2025 03:26pm

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

North America
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

Whitefish
Peru sees 33% growth in seafood landings, but challenges persist for frozen, canned sectors

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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

North America
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

Oyster
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

Trade
Hanwa’s seafood profit soars 103%, US subsidiary returns to profitability

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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

Alaska Salmon
US conservationists vow to sue over ‘endangered’ chinook salmon harvests in Alaska

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'I really wish these out-of-state groups would realize Alaskans also want strong chinook runs' -- Amy Daugherty, Alaska Trollers Association

Foodservice
Editor’s choice: Focus on Trump’s early tenure

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EMEA editor Neil Ramsden brings you a roundup of the main stories from the previous week  

Analysis
Snow crab prices frozen at high levels as supply reaches all-time low

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'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

Analysis
Pacific cod demand, prices may be peaking

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Pacific cod FOB prices are up 30% since August 2024 as buyers scramble for limited supply

M&A
Maruha Nichiro to sell majority of cross-shareholdings to fuel global expansion

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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 

Japan
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

Prices
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Undercurrent News' new US wholesale seafood pricing platform is now behind a paywall, so get in touch to add to your subscription today

People
Royal Greenland board fires CEO with immediate effect

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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
Russia plans next crab quota auctions, including another discount effort

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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

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Whitefish
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

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Prices
Cod prices reach new heights at Scottish auctions

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Cod prices at Scotland's Peterhead and Shetland auctions have been steadily climbing, with recent figures reaching new highs

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Bass and bream
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

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Prices
Icelandic cod, haddock prices jump in week six

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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

Europe
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

Supply
Japan to see sharp cut in Pacific mackerel quotas as Norwegian prices soar

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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

Europe
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

Shrimp
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 Group salmon
Sustainability
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

Europe
Spain’s fishing sector navigates turbulent waters with tightened quotas, post-Brexit talks

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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

M&A
Akva to build €30m RAS smolt facility for Cermaq in Chile

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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

Prices
China salmon prices inch up in week 7 after post-festival drop

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Chinese salmon prices showed modest gains in week seven as dealers scaled back purchases after the country's Spring Festival holiday

Europe
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

Companies
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

Prices
Norway salmon spot prices creep up, Chilean, Scottish ease

By Feb 07, 2025 04:38pm

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

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