Pangasius fish sales in China surged over the recent New Year holiday in a positive sign for sales for China's Spring Festival in early February Continue reading
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Former Zoneco CEO gets 15 years in prison for scallop scams
Wu Hougang received a 15-year prison sentence and a CNY 920,000 fine after being convicted of fraud, collusion and bribery, the Supreme People's Procuratorate announced on Dec 28
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China RAS Atlantic salmon firm hones market strategy after hiring top seller from AquaChile
Nordic Aqua Partners, which is developing an Atlantic salmon RAS project in Ningbo, China, is getting its go-to-market strategy ready ahead of its first harvest in Q1 of next year Continue reading
Chinese officials deny forced labor used in seafood factories
Chinese officials are firmly denying allegations that forced labor is used within the country's seafood processing industry, calling the accusation 'completely fabricated'
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Trade insights: China increases H&G pollock imports from Russia
Chinese customs data shows the seafood trade giant imported more headed and gutted pollock from Russia in the first four months of 2023 -- the seasonal peak in imports -- than in the previous two years Continue reading
Tongwei eyeing aquaculture M&A despite booming solar business
Tongwei Hainan Tilapia, a subsidiary of one of China's largest solar energy companies, is eyeing acquisitions in aquaculture, despite the superior growth of its parent company's solar division
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Trade insights: Pollock disappearance in China increases
Chinese customs data shows China could be consuming more pollock imports that in the past would have been processed and exported to markets in Europe and North America
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Chinese tilapia giant enters pangasius supply chain in Hainan
Hainan Xiangtai Fishery, one of China's largest tilapia exporters, is entering the pangasius supply chain to meet surging domestic market demand Continue reading
China’s seafood imports surge to $19bn in 2022 despite COVID lockdowns
China's imports of seafood surged by 35% to $19.13bn in 2022 -- a new record that suggests the country's strict COVID-19 protocols for imports and frequent lockdowns impacted consumption less than thought Continue reading
Chinese listed seafood companies more positive as profits recover
The majority of publicly listed Chinese seafood and aquafeed companies believe they turned a profit in 2022 despite the country's strict COVID-19 protocols Continue reading