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Young's Chip Shop Mackerel now in UK supermarkets
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 16, 2011 15:42
Young's Chip Shop Mackerel is launched this week, thanks to the support of two major UK supermarkets. Tesco and Morrison's are stocking the product across 650 stores nationwide, reports www.megafishnet.com
Whole Foods Market lends USD4 million to local farmers and artisan producers
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 16, 2011 15:31
Natural and organic retailer hits milestone in program to help producers grow their businesses; Celebrates with giveaway starring loan recipients' culinary creations, reports www.megafishnet.com
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Capelin roe processing over
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 16, 2011 14:13
Production of capelin roe at HB Grandi came to a close last Saturday when the last cartons of roe at both Akranes and Vopnafjördur factories were sent to the freezers. Now the two factories are clearing up after a busy season and this can be expected to continue to the end of the month, reports www.megafishnet.com
Latest phase of Scottish Sea Farms fish farm upgrade programme progressing well
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 15, 2011 12:39
The latest phase of a major modernisation of fish farm sites belonging to Scottish Sea Farms is now well underway in a partnership agreement with Fusion Marine, which has seen more than £4m invested since the rolling upgrade programme began four years ago, reports http://www.megafishnet.com/
Icelandic fish catches in February 2011
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 15, 2011 12:30
Total catch of Icelandic vessels in February 2011 was 210,007 tonnes compared to 106,743 tonnes in February 2010, reports www.megafishnet.com
Tuna export: Continue to get the breakthrough
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 15, 2011 11:57
Among the key seafood export items of Vietnam in 2010, tuna was the leading seafood item in terms of value growth, making a great contribution to Vietnam's seafood export achievements. Earlier 2011, this item maintains its performance, recording a remarkable growth of 37.9% in volume and 62.6% in value in compared with the same period of last year. In January 2011, Vietnam exports 8,256 tons of tuna products, generating USD37.168 million, accounting for 8.6% of Vietnam total seafood export value. And this proportion continues to increase, reports www.megafishnet.com
The course of Norwegian fisheries as per 14th of March
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 15, 2011 11:09
Fairly good conditions for the capelin and production of roe is getting closer. - Herring activity in Rogaland and moderate reports on blue whiting in international waters, reports www.megafishnet.com
Icelandic USA, Inc. Product Named Seafood Excellence Finalist
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 15, 2011 10:35
Icelandic USA, Inc., is proud to be named a finalist in the Seafood Excellence Awards new product competition at the International Boston Seafood Show, reports www.megafishnet.com
Alaska's Halibut and Black Cod Season Opened
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 15, 2011 10:09
The 2011 wild Alaska halibut and black cod (sablefish) season opened on 12 March, 2011. Statewide catch limits for Alaska halibut and black cod are set at 32.5 million pounds and 35.4 million pounds, respectively. Alaska boasts one of the largest populations of wild Pacific halibut and black cod in the world, accounting for 80% of the commercial wild Pacific halibut harvest and two-thirds of the commercial wild black cod harvest in North America, reports www.megafishnet.com
NOAA’s Fisheries Service Raises Butterfish Catch to Help Prevent Premature Closure of Squid Fishery
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 15, 2011 09:21
A new emergency increase to the butterfish fishing limit will enable squid fishermen off the northeast, who often catch butterfish unintentionally while fishing for squid, to continue working, while still protecting the butterfish stock, reports www.megafishnet.com
UK’s first certified sustainable Scottish haddock and chips on the menu at The Bay
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 14, 2011 15:27
The Bay fish and chip shop in Stonehaven is, this week, the first UK fish and chip shop to offer its customers MSC certified sustainable Scottish haddock, reports www.megafishnet.com
SalMar - Acquisition of Bringsvor Laks
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 14, 2011 15:00
SalMar has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 % of the shares in Bringsvor Laks AS, reports www.megafishnet.com
Overview of Russian fishery in North Atlantic and Central Eastern Atlantic as per 1 February - 28 February 2011
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 14, 2011 10:31
In February 2011 fishing operations in North Atlantic and Central Eastern Atlantic were marked by growing trends, reports http://www.megafishnet.com/
HB Grandi fleet finishes capelin quota
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 14, 2011 10:22
The company's pelagic vessels finished their allocated capelin quota yesterday, with the final shot of the season taken by Ingunn AK. According to Vilhjalmur Vilhjalmsson, head of HB Grandi's pelagic division, this is the end of the season, unless there are any late changes. Only a western migration of capelin now could lead to a further increase in the quota, reports www.megafishnet.com
Is salmon feed sustainable?
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 14, 2011 09:40
You might be wondering if salmon farming is sustainable. Scientists, the industry and environmental organisations are now collaborating to provide the answer to an important component: the feed resources, reports www.megafishnet.com
Halibut Stock Decline Forces Increased Management Measures for Southeast Alaska Charter Fleet
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 14, 2011 09:38
NOAA's Fisheries Service announced it is implementing the regulatory recommendations of the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) due to concerns over declining halibut stocks. These regulations include limiting the maximum size of a halibut caught by charter anglers in southeastern Alaska to 37 inches, and retaining the one-fish-per-person-per-day rule that began in 2009, reports www.megafishnet.com
Assessment of North West Atlantic Canada longline swordfish fishery against the MSC standard – UPDATE
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 14, 2011 09:36
Independent certifier, Moody Marine Limited, yesterday published the Public Comment Draft Report (PCDR) of its assessment of the North West Atlantic Canada longline swordfish against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) fisheries standard. There is now a 30 day period (closing 11 April) for stakeholders to submit comments on the PCDR, for review, consideration and response by the certification assessment team, reports www.megafishnet.com
With ambitions to be the world’s leading supplier of sustainable mussels and oysters
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 11, 2011 10:53
VMI East Jutland blue shell mussel dredge fishery entered full assessment in the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) certification program for sustainable and well-managed fisheries, reports www.megafishnet.com
GLOBALG.A.P Aquaculture Certification: Responsible Sourcing of Farmed Products
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 11, 2011 10:48
GLOBALG.A.P is proud to present a new cycle of aquaculture certification starting in January 2011, reports www.megafishnet.com
February cod exports reach all-time record
INDUSTRY NEWS
March 11, 2011 09:03
Cod exports, which include clipfish, salted and dried cod, totalled NOK 1.18 billion in February. This increase amounts to 24%, or NOK 229 million, in comparison with February 2010, according to figures issued by the Norwegian Seafood Export Council. Never before have cod exports been greater in the month of February and it is, in particular, the exports of clipfish, salted and fresh cod that have led to the increase, reports www.megafishnet.com