IN BRIEF - Maison Reynaud Introduces Cryogenized Blue Lobster to Culinary Market
FRANCE
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Maison Reynaud unveiled its latest innovation at the recent Sirha exhibition: cryogenized blue lobster.
The process involves cryogenically freezing European lobster (Homarus gammarus) at -120°C, storing it at -60°C, and then transferring it to a standard restaurant freezer. To prepare, the lobster is thawed in a refrigerator for 24 hours or under cold running water for 10 minutes, reports Fanny ROUSSELIN-ROUSVOAL of Produit de la Mer (PDM).
Chefs then "tap" the lobster, using a rolling pin or similar tool, to loosen the shell for easy removal. While requiring some initial practice, this product, packaged in boxes of three lobsters and launched prior to the holiday season, has gained rapid acceptance among chefs. Its key advantages include: complete shell removal with minimal waste, even in the legs; a competitive price point (39.90 euros/kg in January); a stable supply independent of live market fluctuations; and simplified inventory management.
In addition to the cryogenized lobster, Maison Reynaud's recently launched Ikejime amberjack has also achieved significant success. This product offers versatility, suitable for raw preparations such as sushi, cooked dishes, and even maturation.
The Japanese Oyster Technology Program has distributed over 5 million seeds to producers across eight regions, strengthening the diversification of small-scale aquaculture through technology transfer and technical support.
Two and a half years after its launch, the Japanese Oyster Technology Program (PTEC)—spearheaded by the Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) and funded by Corfo—has distributed more than 5 million seeds of this species, establishing a network of over 60 beneficiaries, including associations and small-scale producers from various parts of the country.
The Chilean salmon farmer has been accused of failing to provide facilities for nursing mothers, sacking employees who have taken maternity leave, and sending warning letters for non-existent absences
A union representing processing workers employed by Chilean salmon farmer Ventisqueros has claimed that some of their members have had to use staff toilets to express breast milk “as there is no suitable, private, clean, and specially equipped space for exercising this right”.
The Ventisqueros Seafood Workers Union also claims there have be cases of female workers who, “after reporting their pregnancy, have faced actions to remove their maternity leave protections, long after their contracts had been converted to permanent positions.
Author: Jonathan Garcés / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
Catchwise has grown rapidly in the Norwegian fishing industry, with 30% of Norwegian skippers moving to the platform.
In some segments, including larger vessels, longliners, trawlers and pot vessels, the share is significantly higher.
Catchwise is aware that this has not happened by accident. Growth has come from staying close to skippers, listening to what creates problems at sea, and building the product around those needs.
Researchers at the University of Aveiro have shown that marine amphipods can transform low-value agricultural by-products into premium aquafeed ingredients rich in essential omega-3 fatty acids.
The findings, developed under the PUFApods project, offer a sustainable, circular pathway to reduce the dependence of the aquaculture industry on finite wild fish stocks for essential fatty acids.
As the global aquaculture sector expands, securing sustainable sources of essential nutrients – particularly omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) such as EPA and DHA – remains a critical bottleneck.
Source: The Fish Site | Read the full article here
The governing board of Anfaco-Cytma—the business association representing the canning and processing industry—met this Friday in Vigo to review the scientific, technological, and knowledge-transfer achievements made by its national knowledge center during the first half of the year. During this period, Anfaco-Cytma has had 62 R&D&i projects underway; of these, 15 are international in scope, 60 involve collaboration, and 61% are based on direct contracts with companies. In total, "these projects mobilize a combined budget of €109,676,355," the organization stated in a press release.
Source: La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
The 49th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49), held last week in Geneva (Switzerland), concluded with the selection of Spain as the new host country for the Codex Committee on Fish and Fishery Products (CCFFP)—one of the subsidiary bodies of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) dedicated to international food standardization.
Spain's selection marks a significant milestone for the country's international standing in the fields of food safety and international standardization. According to AESAN, this designation not only recognizes the technical and scientific capabilities of Spanish government bodies and institutions linked to the fisheries, aquaculture, and food sectors, but also strengthens Spain's role in the multilateral forums where international reference standards for global food trade are developed.
Source: ipac.acuicultura | Read the full article here
The bluefin tuna (BFT) fishing season opens next week in parts of the UK, giving authorised commercial and permitted recreational fishers the opportunity to fish for BFT.From Monday 13 July:
authorised UK commercial vessels can target BFT in English, Welsh and Scottish waters.
permitted recreational catch and release vessels, administered by Marine Management Organisation (MMO), can fish for BFT within English waters.
The opportunities for commercial fishermen to land BFT for sale, and for recreational anglers to catch and release the fish, have increased significantly this year following successful negotiations to boost the UK’s quota for the species.
Norway's seafood industry has renewed calls for a free-trade agreement with Japan, warning exporters remain at a disadvantage to competitors in the EU and UK, which already benefit from preferential market access.
The appeal came during a meeting between industry representatives and Fisheries and Oceans Minister Marianne Sivertsen Næss, where Sjømat Norge urged the government to maintain efforts to improve access to one of Norway's most important seafood markets.
Geopolitical uncertainty makes it even more important to secure access to stable markets
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
The European Parliament rejects a move to halt the reform of the REACH regulation and endorses the phased implementation of new limits on the use and marketing of certain lead-containing equipment.
The European Parliament has cleared one of the final political hurdles for the entry into force of new restrictions on the use of lead in certain types of fishing tackle. The plenary session in Strasbourg rejected an objection lodged against the European Commission regulation amending Annex XVII of the REACH regulation, thereby allowing the adoption process to continue for rules that will affect manufacturers and distributors as well as professional and recreational anglers.The vote concluded with broad support for the European Commission's position.
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A union representing processing workers employed by Chilean salmon farmer 
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Catchwise has grown rapidly in the Norwegian fishing industry, with 30% of Norwegian skippers moving to the platform.
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The findings, developed under the PUFApods project, offer a sustainable, circular pathway to reduce the dependence of the aquaculture industry on finite wild fish stocks for essential fatty acids.
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SWITZERLAND
The 49th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49), held last week in Geneva (Switzerland), concluded with the selection of Spain as the new host country for the Codex Committee on Fish and Fishery Products (CCFFP)—one of the subsidiary bodies of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) dedicated to international food standardization.
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The bluefin tuna (BFT) fishing season opens next week in parts of the UK, giving authorised commercial and permitted recreational fishers the opportunity to fish for BFT.From Monday 13 July:
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Norway's seafood industry has renewed calls for a free-trade agreement with Japan, warning exporters remain at a disadvantage to competitors in the EU and UK, which already benefit from preferential market access.
EUROPEAN UNION
The European Parliament rejects a move to halt the reform of the REACH regulation and endorses the phased implementation of new limits on the use and marketing of certain lead-containing equipment.
