Other Media | SeafoodSource: Chicken of the Sea Responsibly Raised Shrimp made available to major US grocery chains
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Friday, May 23, 2025
Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods (COSFF) is making its Responsibly Raised Shrimp available to other U.S. retailers and foodservice customers after successfully piloting the products in Food Lion and Hannaford stores earlier this year.
The new line of products stems from a shrimp decarbonization project between Samut Sakhon,Thailand-based Thai Union – Chicken of the Sea’s parent company – and environmental nonprofit The Nature Conservancy. The project aims to help retailers, foodservice, and wholesale customers meet their public greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets
Author: Christine Blank / SeafoodSource l Read the full article here
Mussels – the sustainable seafood superstar making waves in aquaculture. The humble mussel, often overlooked in the seafood aisle, is quietly revolutionising the aquaculture industry. Not only are mussels delicious and nutritious, but they are emerging as champions of sustainable seafood, offering a glimmer of hope for a healthier planet. Recent data paints a compelling picture of their positive impact, and forward-thinking companies are leading the charge in responsible mussel farming.
Mussels are filter feeders, meaning they naturally clean the water around them.
The Chilean Salmon Council played an important role as a representative of the private sector at the 13th FAO Aquaculture Commission in Rome, Italy. During the session, the main challenges that climate change and the circular economy pose to global food security were discussed. At the meeting, Executive President Loreto Seguel King presented the association's credentials to the attending authorities.
The key player in the blue transformation is aquaculture, which is emerging as a global food solution.
Loreto Seguel had the opportunity to speak on behalf of the Chilean salmon private sector. In her presentation, she focused specifically on the role of co-management.
Source: MundoAcuicola | Read the full article here
Trondheim trade show competition receives 58 applications
A record number of entries have been received for the Aqua Nor Innovation Award, organiser Nor-Fishing Foundation has said.
This year, a total of 58 applications were received, compared to 29 in 2023. This marks a record since the Innovation Award was established in 2003. Of the applicants, 32 are from countries outside of Norway, and 20 nations are represented in total.
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North Sea, Skagerrak, and Kattegat Quotas Triple on Positive Scientific Advice, Signaling Healthier Stock.
COPENHAGEN – European fishermen are set to benefit from a substantial increase in the sprat fishing quota for the upcoming period of July 1, 2025, to June 31, 2026. The total allowable catch for sprat in the North Sea, Skagerrak, and Kattegat has been set at 236,114 tonnes, a significant rise that brings welcome news to the industry, as reported by Line Dalgaard Jensen from fiskeritidende.
Danish fishermen, in particular, are poised to gain considerably, with their allocated share reaching 163,334 tonnes in the North Sea and 28,942 tonnes in the Skagerrak.
This increased quota directly aligns with the positive scientific advice issued by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) earlier this year. Crucially, the 2025-2026 recommendation represents more than triple the advice provided by ICES for the previous year, indicating a robust and improving status for the sprat stock in these vital fishing grounds. The decision reflects confidence in the sustainable management of this key pelagic species.
Donald Trump, President of the United States, has repeatedly reiterated his desire to annex Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark with a significant fishing industry where more than 90% of exports are seafood. Hence, the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee highlights the "special relevance" of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement with Greenland, which it has just approved by a resounding majority. When the European Parliament ratifies it, a pact will come into force that will allow the EU fleet to fish in Greenlandic waters until 2030. For these six years, the EU will disburse €104 million and shipowners, €27 million.
Source: La Voz de Galicia l Read the full article here
The Galician shipyard Aister, specialized in aluminum shipbuilding and based in Moaña (Pontevedra), has completed the delivery of a 24-meter mussel vessel for the Belgian company Fleetco NV, part of the Colruyt group, one of the largest players in the country's food sector. The vessel, named "Moules Frites," was designed for offshore mussel harvesting and farming operations using a long-line system. Its construction represents a new milestone in the history of the Galician shipyard, which is advancing its internationalization process and has already delivered 104 vessels, a figure that will continue to grow with the units currently in production.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras l Read the full article here
Fishermen in Guernsey have appealed for a better deal with the EU after the UK struck up a new agreement this week.
Pierre Le Cheminant, a fisherman on the island, said the States of Guernsey had a "golden opportunity" to achieve a deal that would benefit the fishing industry.
Discussing the current situation, he said: "I don't think there will be a fishing fleet in the future in Guernsey unless we can land back into the European ports without all this red tape."
Author: Elliot Ball / BBC l Read the full article here
Måsøval Q1 earnings decline on higher costs and biological challenges
Norwegian salmon farmer Måsøval reported weaker financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with group operational EBIT falling to NOK 22 million ($2.11 million/€1.89 million), down from NOK 109 million ($10.46 million/€9.37 million) in the same quarter last year.
The group harvested a total of 5,226 tonnes gutted weight (GWT), including 621 tonnes from co-location agreements. This compares with 3,606 tonnes in Q1 2024, of which 1,324 tonnes came from co-location. Revenues for the quarter totalled NOK 681 million ($65.38 million/€58.57 million).
Source: SalmonBusiness l Read the full article here
El sector mundial de la salmonicultura se encuentra al borde del colapso debido a su incapacidad para encontrar alternativas alimentarias que sustituyan a los peces silvestres. Así lo afirma un informe de FAIRR, la organización de sostenibilidad respaldada por inversores.
La Iniciativa FAIRR es una red global de inversores, fundada por Jeremy Coller, con una membresía que representa 80 billones de dólares en activos bajo gestión. FAIRR trabaja con inversores institucionales para definir los riesgos y oportunidades relevantes relacionados con la ganadería intensiva y proporciona a sus miembros inversores la investigación, las herramientas y la interacción necesarias para integrar esta información en sus decisiones de gestión de activos e inversión.
Autor: Robert Outram / Fish Farmer | Lea el artículo completo aquí
Cascavel – A fish farmer in Cascavel, Paraná, has initiated legal action against Companhia Paranaense de Energia (Copel) seeking compensation for a massive loss of 55 tons of tilapia. Simone Carvalho, who operates a sport fishing and pay-to-fish facility in Sede Alvorada district, suffered the devastating loss two months ago when a power outage compromised her aeration system, leading to mass fish deaths.
The incident occurred on a particularly hot day when strong winds caused a tree to fall onto the power grid, cutting off electricity to Carvalho's property. Without power, the essential oxygenation equipment failed, resulting in the demise of her fish stock.
Copel, the power utility, reportedly denied Carvalho's claim for compensation. The company asserted that the power interruption was due to "causes external to the electrical system," specifically weather conditions, and not an operational failure on their part.
Copel confirmed that the case was reviewed according to Aneel's Normative Resolution No. 1,000/2021, which outlines compensation criteria.
This incident was followed by another storm on May 9th, which again disrupted power in the area, forcing Carvalho's restaurant to close early. However, due to milder weather conditions during this second event, the fishponds were not affected.
Illex Squid Landings Surpass 150,000 Tons in Argentina Argentina
With a stable season and rising market prices, Illex cements its role amid global shortages of other squid species
The 2025 fishing season for Argentine shortfin squid (Illex argentinus) is showing s...
British Seafood Takes Off in South Korea, Fueled by Mackerel Boom South Korea
Surge Driven by New Mackerel Trade and FTA Benefits, Reshaping Market Dynamics Despite Average Price Drop
SEOUL – United Kingdom seafood exports to South Korea have experienced an extraord...
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Mussels – the sustainable seafood superstar making waves in aquaculture. The humble mussel, often overlooked in the seafood aisle, is quietly revolutionising the aquaculture industry. Not only are mussels delicious and nutritious, but they are emerging as champions of sustainable seafood, offering a glimmer of hope for a healthier planet. Recent data paints a compelling picture of their positive impact, and forward-thinking companies are leading the charge in responsible mussel farming.
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Trondheim trade show competition receives 58 applications
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COPENHAGEN – European fishermen are set to benefit from a substantial increase in the sprat fishing quota for the upcoming period of July 1, 2025, to June 31, 2026. The total allowable catch for sprat in the North Sea, Skagerrak, and Kattegat has been set at 236,114 tonnes, a significant rise that brings welcome news to the industry, as reported by 
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Donald Trump, President of the United States, has repeatedly reiterated his desire to annex Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark with a significant fishing industry where more than 90% of exports are seafood. Hence, the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee highlights the "special relevance" of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement with Greenland, which it has just approved by a resounding majority. When the European Parliament ratifies it, a pact will come into force that will allow the EU fleet to fish in Greenlandic waters until 2030. For these six years, the EU will disburse €104 million and shipowners, €27 million.
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Måsøval Q1 earnings decline on higher costs and biological challenges
El sector mundial de la salmonicultura se encuentra al borde del colapso debido a su incapacidad para encontrar alternativas alimentarias que sustituyan a los peces silvestres. Así lo afirma un informe de FAIRR, la organización de sostenibilidad respaldada por inversores.
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