The recent Conxemar fair in Vigo showed a decrease in the number of visitors, probably due to the growing importance of Barcelona's SeaFood in the fishing events calendar.
During the fair, the Argentine delegation, especially those involved in the shrimp business, obtained encouraging news about European demand. Clients consumed almost all the available stock, which generated a 61.2% increase in the volume of whole shrimp exports until August, and 65.1% in value, with revenues of 307 million dollars.
This year, the catch of Patagonian shrimp presented larger commercial sizes (L1 and L2) and greater abundance, allowing for a higher quality product. However, sales of shrimp "tail" fell in volume (12%) and in foreign currency (13.2%), although the average price was not significantly affected. Farmed shrimp remains a major threat to Patagonian shrimp, especially in key markets such as China, where purchases have fallen by 60% for whole shrimp and 15% for tails.
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Puerto Montt - Exports from the Los Lagos Region reached US$2.093 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 5.7% increase compared to the same period last year, according to a report from ProChile.
The fisheries and aquaculture sector consolidated its position as the region’s main economic driver, with shipments totaling US$1.964 billion (+6.2%), led by salmon and trout, which accounted for 82.59% of total exports. Within the sector, mussels reached US$77 million, fish and crustacean mealUS$41 million, and horse mackerelUS$38 million.
“The sector reaffirms its leadership in the region,” said Ricardo Arriagada, Regional Director of ProChile Los Lagos, highlighting its adaptability and strong international competitiveness.
The agricultural sector recorded exports of US$89 million, while manufacturing reached US$10 million and services totaled US$2 million.
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New Zealand King Salmon has upgraded its earnings guidance for its 2026 financial year following a good summer farming period, it has announced.
The fish farmer, which produces king salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) in the Marlborough Sounds in the north of New Zealand’s South Island, now expects earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) in the range of NZ $19 million to NZ $27m, and earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of between NZ $10m to NZ $18m.
Previous guidance was for EBITDA of between NZ $9m and NZ $15m, and EBIT ranging from a $3m loss to a $3m operating profit.
Source: fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
The 2026 shrimp farming season in the Mekong Delta has begun earlier than usual, driven by strong market signals after high shrimp prices in 2025 and limited supply. Farmers and businesses in Can Tho, Ca Mau, and Vinh Long have accelerated pond stocking to seize opportunities.
By early 2026, many areas had reached a high percentage of their planned targets, with intensive and high-tech farming models expanding rapidly, according to VASEP.
In coastal western provinces, the early onset of salinity has facilitated water intake and pond preparation, but also increased pressure on farming schedules. The sector still faces challenges, including unseasonal rains, falling raw shrimp prices compared to late 2025, and rising costs for feed and seed.
Meanwhile, diseases such as EHP microsporidia are spreading, affecting productivity. Authorities recommend using high-quality broodstock, improving pond management, and applying biosecurity measures to reduce risks and enhance efficiency.
Between April 6 and 12, 2026, authorities from the Primorsky Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor inspected nearly 2 tons of unmarked salted caviar carried in both checked and hand luggage at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky International Airport (Yelizovo).
The inspections are part of an ongoing experiment launched on November 1, 2022, aimed at regulating the air transport of caviar lacking manufacturer labels. During the latest reporting period, no violations were recorded regarding the legal limit of 10 kg per passenger.
However, since the start of the program, officials have documented 270 violations, involving a total of 2.7 tons of unmarked caviar.
Overall, authorities estimate that more than 600.3 tons of such caviar have been inspected in Kamchatka Krai. According to the Service, the volume of caviar exported under the guise of personal consumption has decreased by threefold since the experiment began.
Between November 10 and 11, 2026, Puerto Varas will be the meeting point for researchers, producers, authorities, and representatives of civil society at the International Conference on Salmon Rickettsial Syndrome (SRS2026).
The event, organized by the Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research – Applied Research, INCAR², brings together researchers, industry professionals, regulatory authorities, and representatives of civil society to create a space for interdisciplinary exchange to present and discuss the latest advances in piscirickettsiosis, including new technologies, diagnostic approaches, therapeutic strategies, and their environmental and socioeconomic impact.
The European Commission is urged to assess, and if necessary, revise its multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea, as well as to adopt a new approach to risk management.
With 15 votes in favor, six against, and six abstentions, the Fisheries Committee approved a report prepared by Isabella Lövin (Greens/EFA) urging the European Commission to assess and, if necessary, revise its multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea, as well as to adopt a new approach to risk management. MEPs are calling for the Commission to "use all available legal instruments to prevent further decline in Baltic Sea fish stocks."
In this regard, they request an evaluation of the evolution of quota allocation among the different fleet segments in order to understand a possible causal relationship between pressure on resources and quota allocation by Member States.
Source: Industriss Pesqueras | Read the full article here
Planet Tracker has released a major update to its open-access Seafood Database, giving investors and lenders a faster way to identify, quantify and prioritise seafood-related sustainability risks within their portfolios.
The database now covers 300 seafood-exposed companies spanning the global value chain, including fishing, aquaculture, feed production, processing, branding and distribution. It connects company-level sourcing data with independently derived environmental metrics, highlighting exposure to overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, destructive practices and broader ocean health risks.
Pareto cuts salmon price forecast on stronger supply growth.
Pareto Securities has lowered its full-year 2026 Atlantic salmon price estimate to NOK 80/kg (€7.20), down from NOK 82/kg (€7.38), citing stronger-than-expected supply growth and continued downside risk to the broader sell-side consensus of around NOK 85/kg (€7.65).
Global salmon supply increased by more than 12% in the first quarter of 2026, while FCA Oslo prices declined by only 3%. The relatively modest price movement was attributed in part to resilient demand in Asian markets.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
Supermarket chain Asda has launched a new premium product in the UK, showcasing sustainable Scottish mussels.
The retailer’s new offering product uses mussels which are rope-grown in the Shetland Islands and around the Scottish mainland and have been certified to Marine Stewardship Council Standard since 2012.
It was created, Asda says, in response to the findings of consumer research conducted by Scottish Shellfish that revealed the barriers preventing shoppers buying more seafood and the potential levers to them purchasing more.
Author: Robert Outram / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
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The fisheries and aquaculture sector consolidated its position as the region’s main economic driver, with shipments totaling US$1.964 billion (+6.2%), led by salmon and trout, which accounted for 82.59% of total exports. Within the sector, mussels reached US$77 million, fish and crustacean meal US$41 million, and horse mackerel US$38 million.
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In seafood processing, margins are tight and efficiency is everything. Yet the two biggest levers for improving profit, packaging and presentation, are often overlooked.
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The fish farmer, which produces king salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) in the Marlborough Sounds in the north of New Zealand’s South Island, now expects earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) in the range of NZ $19 million to NZ $27m, and earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of between NZ $10m to NZ $18m.
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By early 2026, many areas had reached a high percentage of their planned targets, with intensive and high-tech farming models expanding rapidly, according to 
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Between November 10 and 11, 2026, Puerto Varas will be the meeting point for researchers, producers, authorities, and representatives of civil society at the International Conference on Salmon Rickettsial Syndrome (SRS2026).
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With 15 votes in favor, six against, and six abstentions, the Fisheries Committee approved a report prepared by Isabella Lövin (Greens/EFA) urging the European Commission to assess and, if necessary, revise its multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea, as well as to adopt a new approach to risk management. MEPs are calling for the Commission to "use all available legal instruments to prevent further decline in Baltic Sea fish stocks."
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