In a significant move for the Dutch fishing sector, the new coalition government comprising PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB has presented its coalition agreement under the title “Hope, Courage and Pride.”

This agreement marks a strategic shift, reinstating fisheries into the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, which will now be known as the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN). This renaming signifies the return of fisheries to the ministry after a 21-year absence.

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The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)’s 28th session, held 13-17 May 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, ended on a bitter note for the European fleet, according to fishing body Europêche. The organisation said that, focusing on FAD measures, IOTC “successfully created a smoke screen” to mask “its serious governance deficiencies and failure to adequately manage fish stocks”, especially yellowfin and neritic tunas or to enforce proper monitoring, control and surveillance.

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In the wake of the F3 Krill Replacement Challenge, 5 prominent aquafeed companies have committed to testing the top products of the competition within their commercial operations.

Five prominent international aquafeed companies have committed to testing the shortlisted products of the F3 Krill Replacement Challenge within their commercial operations, signalling a significant milestone for the future of fish feed and the wider aquaculture industry. 

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The vessel will facilitate supply at sea for the aquaculture industry, increasing the security and continuity of operational supply in farming centers.

The Gasco company has been developing innovative energy solutions for more than 168 years that allow industries to have more efficient, safe and less polluting processes.

Under this line, in Puerto Montt, the company inaugurated the first ship of its type in Chile and second in South America, for the supply of liquefied gas to storage plants on floating platforms.

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Marine protected areas with a high level of protection remain too few. This is the conclusion of a new report that points the finger at a definition open to interpretation, leading to authorizing destructive practices in these areas.

The objective of marine protected areas (MPAs) is to preserve the vulnerable ecosystems of our oceans. At least in theory. A study published on May 9 of this year by the scientific journal Conservation Letters highlights the disparity in the levels of protection adopted around the world.

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Two big frozen food players have introduced shrimp products in a battle for a slice of China’s lucrative children’s food market.

Sanquan Foods and Zhengzhou Synear Food Co. recently launched frozen shrimp dumplings sold with the marketing angle of being nutritious for children.

At the large outlet operated by the Huapu supermarket chain in Beijing’s Chaoyangmen district, a 210-gram box of frozen Synear shrimp dumplings with labeling information directed at parents looking to improve their children’s nutritional intake retaile for CNY 21.90 (USD 3.06, EUR 2.84).

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BioMar Ecuador finance director Andres Rivadulla will take over as general manager following the decision of current chief Danny Velez to retire at the end of this month, the Danish-owned aquafeed producer announced today.

“Under the leadership of Danny Velez, we have seen our operation in Ecuador go through a tremendous growth process. He is passing on a company in excellent shape despite the difficult environment for both our staff and customers with national security challenges, continued power cuts that interrupt production

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As of the end of Q1 2024, the standing biomass was 111.9 metric tons.

Oslo-listed land-based salmon farmer Proximar Seafood expects to harvest its first Atlantic salmon in September 2024.

Proximar, the first producer of Atlantic salmon in Japan, continues to progress towards its initial harvest, supported by consistent biological conditions, stable water quality, and good fish health, the company announced on Thursday.

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Figures such as Tiger Woods and the Chilean Joaquín Niemann participate in the tournament.

Between today and Sunday, one of the 4 golf majors in the world will take place: the PGA Championship 2024, which will be played in Valhalla (Kentucky, United States) and the Chilean salmon will be present. This is because AquaChile, through its client “What Chefs Want Jacksonville”, made its ultra-premium Verlasso salmon available for this important sporting activity.

This championship - where 200,000 spectators are expected - usually has the strongest field of the four majors, and will feature 156 players. Among them were the top 70 on the PGA Championship points list through the CJ Cup Byron Nelson played in early May. The Chilean Joaquín Niemann leads the Latin American delegation, which includes the Argentines Emiliano Grillo and Alejandro Tosti, and the Colombian Camilo Villegas. In addition, there will be prominent golfers Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa, Phil Mickelson, Hideki Matsuyama, Dustin Johnson and Justin Thomas, among others.

Verlasso will be available to athletes and the general public, as it will be in the different restaurants and VIP rooms of the tournament.

AquaChile is the second player in the world salmon industry, it produces products of the highest quality, and it does so through environmentally responsible production that is close to neighboring communities.

Apromar, the Spanish Aquaculture Business Association, held its general assembly in Madrid, in an event in which the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, highlighted the value of sustainable aquaculture for its ability to provide top quality food and contribute to the development of rural communities. Planas highlighted the strategic nature of the activity, promoting the blue economy and creating employment opportunities in coastal and rural communities with a high risk of depopulation. In fact, the activity employs around 12,500 workers in the State.

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