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Peruvian fishmeal producer signs deal to acquire rival

This acquisition marks a significant move for Exalmar as it continues to grow its position within the Peruvian fishing and seafood processing industry

Chinese squid fishing vessels near Peru again as local prices fall

A new law mandates foreign vessels in Peruvian waters install the SISESAT tracking equipment, but none have done so, according to Calamasur. Instead, several ships have opted to dock in Chile

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ASMI board member faces felonies over Kodiak salmon permit swapping scheme

A commercial shrimp boat heading through Biloxi Bay Channel, with nets extended. The shrimp industry is vital to segments of the Biloxi, Mississippi, economy. Credit: Simply Photos/Shutterstock.com

US domestic shrimp industry continues to back Trump tariffs, even at lower rate

Lienholder asks US authorities to seize freezer barge ahead of Alaska salmon season

Fire damages Massachusetts pier, vessel

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Newfoundland fisheries minister plans legislative change following crab ruling

Canada’s aquaculture stagnation prompts call for marine biotech strategy

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NOAA layoffs disrupt hatchery oversight, could impact future salmon harvests in Washington

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US startup launches AI tool that automates crab measurement, sorting

Watch: Ecuador’s Gabriel Luna breaks down shrimp exports, weighs impact of US tariffs

Icelandic roe capelin prices hit record high on tiny supply

Tuna prices hold firm in Bangkok amid US tariff flip-flop

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Russia gives investment quota scheme users more time to build new vessels

Thai shrimp farm-gate prices dive in week of US tariff chaos

Shrimp farm near Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, Thailand. Credit: Ben Petcharapiracht/Shutterstock.com

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Chinese tilapia raw material prices plunge as US takes tariff to 150%

White House flip-flops on Canada, Mexico inclusion in 10% tariffs

Canadian lobster, snow crab, Mexican shrimp all now looking at 10% US tariffs

Peruvian fishmeal producer Austral optimistic about upcoming anchovy season

Newfoundland judge rules fisheries minister wrong to delay crab price setting

Johan Andreassen: Full RAS doesn’t add up at today’s costs

Landings, prices for all sizes down during first week of new US scallop season

Grieg Seafood BC diesel spill keeps shellfish grounds closed

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Thai Union ready to leverage global network as Thailand seeks US tariff relief

Thai tuna giant Thai Union emphasized the company's global footprint as its biggest asset in navigating the unprecedented uncertainty

Atlantic Sapphire reports strong salmon harvest growth in Q1, improved weight

In its latest trading update, Atlantic Sapphire announced a significant increase in its harvest volume for the first quarter of 2025, reporting a total of 1,319t of HOG salmon

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aquaculture

Norwegian salmon sector turns tide with contained pens, ‘precision’ aquaculture

SalMar’s Q1 biomass rebuild saw harvests cut 10,000t y-o-y

BioFish’s Q1 post-smolt delivery growth meets expectations, full-year outlook positive

prices

Softening H&G cod, haddock prices expected as Trump’s 104% tariff on China takes effect

Rise in sales to China, UK, US drives Norwegian fresh salmon exports up again

Norway’s H&G cod prices hold after another week of heavy sales, haddock, saithe drop

companies

Unpaid vendors secure $2.8m in liens against Northline’s Alaska-bound freezer barge

Alaska seeks assurances of federal funding for treaty fisheries, grants

Taiwan’s seabass, tilapia, swordfish exports face uncertainty amid new US tariffs

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Saudi shrimp giant NAQUA parts ways with former Pescanova exec Illingworth

AI tech startup founder hired as senior NOAA advisor

US importer Supreme Crab announces first major package redesign in 10 years

m&a

PE owner of Italy’s Panapesca looks for buyer

Seafood investor Bluefront Equity strengthens position in seafood tech with new acquisition

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retail

Thistle, Aquamar team up to bring UK value-added seafood to US retail

Ecuador’s tuna industry faces uncertainty amid new US tariffs, key industry association warns

Week 15 farm-gate shrimp roundup: Prices fall in all Asian origins as tariffs hit, Ecuador tipped for rise

processing

US pollock booster Stephanie Madsen reflects as she retires at year’s end

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Nissui targets $6.6bn sales by 2027 with global expansion, aquaculture at core

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Chinese tuna giant Shanghai Kaichuang lifts sales as profits rise at Spanish subsidary Albo

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Russia agrees 90,000t/year pelagic catch in Moroccan waters until 2028