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Monday, July 28, 2025
Gael Force Group has appointed two highly experienced sales managers as part of a focused recruitment drive aimed at boosting the company’s international growth strategy.
Sigurður Steinþórsson and Alessandro Ciattaglia have joined the business, bringing a combined wealth of experience in aquaculture and marine sector sales.
Steinþórsson, based in Iceland, brings deep sector knowledge and will support the company’s expansion across the North Atlantic market whilst Ciattaglia will focus on Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, using his extensive international experience to strengthen relationships and uncover new opportunities.
For years, the bulk of Chilean salmon production has been oriented toward international markets. However, recently, some of the leading production companies have begun to look at the domestic market with a different perspective. Australis, Camanchaca, and Invermar, three key players in the sector, have firmly committed to opening their own stores, which will allow them not only to improve brand positioning but also to connect directly with local consumers.
Behind this strategy lies more than a search for commercial diversification. According to company executives, there is a concrete need to contribute to improving Chilean families' access to highly nutritious proteins, in a context where the price of salmon has historically been perceived as high and its consumption comparatively low compared to other producing countries.
The fishing and frozen food industry is undergoing constant evolution, driven by the need to respond to growing demand, adapt to market fluctuations, and comply with increasingly stringent regulations. In this dynamic and competitive environment, digital transformation and technological innovation have become key factors for success. Aware of these challenges, Edisa has been offering a comprehensive and consolidated solution, Libra ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), for decades, which combines experience and technology to support the sector every step of the way, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
WWF is supporting shrimp farmers in the Mekong Delta to increase yields and protect carbon-absorbing mangroves
Maintaining mangroves in shrimp farms has increased the number and quality of shrimp while protecting coastal communities from extreme weather
WWF is urging UK retailers and consumers to support sustainably sourced shellfish producers to benefit both people and the planet
Shrimp farmers in Ca Mau province, at the southern tip of Vietnam, are pioneering a new way of farming that could protect their livelihoods and help fight climate change, by farming amongst the mangroves.
The United States and the European Union have agreed to a new transatlantic trade framework, averting the threat of a broader trade conflict following several months of negotiations. The deal was finalised during a 40-minute meeting between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Trump’s Turnberry resort in Scotland.
Under the terms of the agreement, a 15% baseline tariff will be imposed on most EU exports to the US, effective immediately.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
Following the discovery that certain brands were selling cans of horse mackerel that actually contain mackerel, Spanish sardines, or other species imported from China, University of La Serena academic Cristian Araya-Jaime, PhD, clarified that rather than a health risk, it represents a lower nutritional value.
“Horse mackerel is considered a superfood due to its protein content, its bioavailability of vitamins, iron, proteins, and omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids, which contribute, among other things, to the development of the nervous system in minors, all for a low price,” the academic stated.
Source: MundoAcuicola | Read the full article here
The Spanish fishing sector applauds the Government's decision to appeal the EU General Court's ruling on the closure of 87 fishing zones.
The Spanish fishing sector, represented by the Spanish Fisheries Confederation (CEPESCA), welcomes the decision announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), Luis Planas, to appeal to the Court of Justice of the EU against the ruling of the General Court of the European Union (GCEU). This ruling dismissed the appeals filed by the Kingdom of Spain and the Fisheries Producers Organization (OPP) of Puerto de Burela, supported by the Xunta de Galicia (Government of Galicia), against Implementing Regulation 2022/1614, which closed 87 areas in the northeast Atlantic to bottom fishing gear.
The sector applauds this decision, believing it represents a firm step in defending the rationality and proportionality that must be considered when adopting environmental measures that directly affect the socioeconomic sustainability of our fleets.
A series of massive algal blooms in South Australia have been killing wildlife and impacting livelihoods since March.
According to ABC News, the bloom first caught public attention on 15 March, when surfers reported feeling ill after visiting Waitpinga Beach. By 8 May, the South Australia government estimated the bloom had grown to 4,000 square kilometers in size, and by early July, the government said the bloom was unlikely to end soon.
The federal government has pledged AUD 14 million (USD 9.2 million, EUR 7.8 million) to assist the state
Author: Chris Chase / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here
Fishmeal and fish oil production for May were down year on year, according to the international marine ingredients organisation IFFO. Meanwhile, the authorities in Peru have brought an end to the anchovy season in the north-central region, to protect spawning fish.
According to IFFO’s market intelligence reports, the total cumulative fishmeal production in May this year decreased by approximately 2% compared to the same period in 2024. This decline was mainly driven by lower output in Peru and Northern European countries. All other regions reported year-on-year growth in fishmeal production over the same period.
Author: Robert Outram / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
After several years of development and testing, the closed aquaculture facility from Norwegian company Bluegreen is ready for commercial rollout, following some structural reinforcements.
After several years of development and testing, the closed aquaculture facility from Norwegian company Bluegreen is ready for commercial rollout, following some structural reinforcements.
After a successful full-scale test in collaboration with the world's second-largest Atlantic salmon farmer, SalMar, the result is clear: low mortality, no lice treatment, and efficient operation, according to Tufte.
Author: Ulrik Tallhaug Sydnes / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
The reorganization aims to drive long-term strategy and operational efficiency, maintaining focus on fleet modernization and expanding pollock consumption.
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MOSCOW – Russian Fishery Company (RFC), one of Russia's leading fishing enterprises, today announced significant changes in its top management. Savely Karpukhin will assume the chairmanship of the Board of Directors, while Konstantin Globenko has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
According to Karpukhin, RFC's key priorities remain "the expansion of consumption of healthy, high-quality pollock products in the Russian and international markets, the modernization of the fishing fleet, and the improvement of working conditions for fishermen." He expressed confidence that under Globenko's leadership, the company will further strengthen its market position.
These strategic changes are designed to optimize operations. Karpukhin will focus on strategic planning and long-term development at the board level, while Globenko will concentrate on day-to-day business management and operational activities.
"It is a great honor for me to lead such a successful and rapidly growing company,"stated Globenko, highlighting the RFC team's cohesive efforts. He affirmed that the company will maintain its course on producing quality products for customers and creating better conditions for employees.
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For years, the bulk of Chilean salmon production has been oriented toward international markets. However, recently, some of the leading production companies have begun to look at the domestic market with a different perspective. Australis, Camanchaca, and Invermar, three key players in the sector, have firmly committed to opening their own stores, which will allow them not only to improve brand positioning but also to connect directly with local consumers.
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The fishing and frozen food industry is undergoing constant evolution, driven by the need to respond to growing demand, adapt to market fluctuations, and comply with increasingly stringent regulations. In this dynamic and competitive environment, digital transformation and technological innovation have become key factors for success. Aware of these challenges, 
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15% tariff imposed on most EU exports to US.
Following the discovery that certain brands were selling cans of horse mackerel that actually contain mackerel, Spanish sardines, or other species imported from China, University of La Serena academic Cristian Araya-Jaime, PhD, clarified that rather than a health risk, it represents a lower nutritional value.
The Spanish fishing sector applauds the Government's decision to appeal the EU General Court's ruling on the closure of 87 fishing zones.
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A series of massive algal blooms in South Australia have been killing wildlife and impacting livelihoods since March.
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Fishmeal and fish oil production for May were down year on year, according to the international marine ingredients organisation IFFO. Meanwhile, the authorities in Peru have brought an end to the anchovy season in the north-central region, to protect spawning fish.
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After several years of development and testing, the closed aquaculture facility from Norwegian company 
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