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The first shrimp export exceeded USD2 billion
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 14:40
For the first time Vietnamese shrimp export has exceeded US$2 billion. According to Vietnam Customs, shrimp export of the country from January to November 2010 has reached nearly 219,000 MT, worth about US$1.9 billion and in 2010 is estimated at 240,000 MT, worth about US$2.08 billion (in 2009: 209,567 MT and US$1.675 billion), reports www.megafishnet.com
FISHBIO and VAKI join forces
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 14:32
VAKI has the pleasure of announcing that FISHBIO has been appointed as a Sales Agent for Riverwatcher Fish Counter in the U.S., reports www.megafishnet.com
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Skretting research provides salmon for pregnant women health study
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 12:43
Salmon reared on special fish feed diets by the Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre in Norway were eaten by pregnant women in England in the first ever intervention study of the potential benefits for pregnant women of eating oily fish. The study was part of the EU-funded AquaMax project, reports www.megafishnet.com
The course of the fisheries as per 10th January
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 12:30
A quiet start - but finally a good week for Atlanto Scandic herring. Also good times for foreign fishing of mackerel - however vessels going for the ocean sprat met difficulties, reports www.megafishnet.com
Public Comment For BAP Salmon Farm Standards Extended to Jan. 20
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 12:17
The public comment period for the new Best Aquaculture Practices certification standards for salmon farms has been extended to Jan. 20. To participate, go to www.gaalliance.org/bap/comment…, review the draft standards and guidelines document and return comments via the online form, reports www.megafishnet.com
Leroy Seafood makes acquisitions
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 11:49
On the 3(rd) January 2011 Lerøy Seafood Group ASA (LSG) entered into a contract in respect of the acquisition of a 51.0% stake in Jokisen Evaat OY, Abo/Turku, Finland, reports www.megafishnet.com
AgriMarine Closes Acquisition of Partnership Units
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 11:37
AgriMarine Holdings Inc. is pleased to announce that, further to its October 19, 2010 news release, it has completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding limited partnership units of Middle Bay Limited Partnership in exchange for the issuance of 1,200,000 Common shares of the Company, 400,000 of which are being held in escrow pending receipt of final closing documentation from a vendor, reports www.megafishnet.com
Farming seaweed for aquafeed
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 11:28
The feasibility of farming seaweed in association with existing ocean-based finfish aquaculture being investigated in a new project by the South Australian Research and Development Institute (Aquatic Sciences) in partnership with the University of Adelaide, reports www.megafishnet.com
Welcoming Channel 4's Fish Fight
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 11:03
"As the UK's largest buyer of fish we welcome the current media scrutiny of the industry, reports www.megafishnet.com
Diversify to make better use of resources
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 11:00
As the UK's leading fish brand, Young's has long supported the use of a wider variety of fish. Diversification can help to reduce the supply pressure on more popular species - as well as helping people find out just what a fantastic and flexible food fish really is, reports www.megafishnet.com
NOAA Will Work With Six Identified Nations to Address Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 10:31
NOAA submitted a report to Congress identifying six nations - Colombia, Ecuador, Italy, Panama, Portugal, and Venezuela - whose fishing vessels engaged in illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in 2009 and/or 2010, reports www.megafishnet.com
Macrel Boosts Pelagic Sector
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 10:26
In 2010, exports of mackerel totalled NOK 3.0 billion, an increase of NOK 776 million or 36% compared to 2009. Exports of mackerel from Norway have never before reached such values. Exports of herring were down by 9% to NOK 3.7 billion, while exports of capelin fell by 15% to NOK 487 million, reports www.megafishnet.com
Peak Year for Norwegian Cod in 2010
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 10:24
In 2010, exports of groundfish including clipfish, salted fish and stockfish totalled NOK 10.5 billion, making it the second best export year ever registered and bettered only by the record setting year of 1998. Compared to 2009, exports were up by 13% or NOK 1.2 billion. The volume of exports increased by 12% or 40,800 tonnes to a total of 392,660 tonnes, reports www.megafishnet.com
2010 was a Record Year for Norwegian Salmon Exports
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 10:16
Exports of Norwegian Salmon have never been higher than in 2010. The value of Norwegian Salmon exports for the year as a whole was up by NOK 7.7 billion to NOK 31.4 billion. In December alone, exports of Norwegian Salmon totalled NOK 3.5 billion. This is the highest value ever recorded in a single month, reports www.megafishnet.com
Export Record for Norwegian Seafood in 2010
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 10:12
In 2010, Norwegian seafood exports totalled NOK 53.8 billion and for the seventh year in a row sets a new seafood export record. Compared to 2009, Norwegian seafood exports are up by NOK 9.1 billion, according to the latest figures from the Norwegian Seafood Export Council. In terms of volume, Norwegian seafood exports in 2010 totalled 2.7 million tonnes, an increase of 93,000 tonnes compared to 2009. This is equal to 37 million meals of Norwegian seafood - every day, reports www.megafishnet.com
Morpol enters agreement to acquire all shares in Jokelfjord Laks AS
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 09:45
Morpol ASA has entered an agreement to buy 100% of the shares in Jokelfjord Laks AS. The agreement values the company at an enterprise value of NOK 490 million. This corresponds to an equity value of NOK 510 million. The final purchase price will be based on the balance sheet at closing and adjusted for changes in net cash position and net working capital, reports www.megafishnet.com
Seafish supports sustainable fresh and frozen tuna supplies
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 09:42
The good and bad practices in the canned tuna supply chain will be featured in tonight's programme, Hugh's Big Fish Fight, on Channel 4, but Seafish, the authority on seafood, is today highlighting the UK's excellent supply chain for fresh and frozen tuna, reports www.megafishnet.com
Marine Harvest ASA - Update after the end of Q4 2010
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 13, 2011 09:39
In connection with the presentation of the Q3 2010 results, Marine Harvest guided a total harvest volume of 87 thousand tonnes (HOG) for Q4 2010, reports www.megafishnet.com
More herring to Egypt?
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 12, 2011 16:35
A rising population and economic growth pave the way for larger exports of Norwegian herring to Egypt, reports www.megafishnet.com
Canadian Atlantic halibut fishery seeks MSC certification
INDUSTRY NEWS
January 12, 2011 14:15
The largest Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) fishery in eastern Canadian waters entered full assessment in the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) certification program for sustainable and well-managed fisheries. The fishery will be assessed by an independent certifier against the MSC standard for sustainable fishing. If successful, products from this fishery will be eligible to bear the blue MSC ecolabel, reports www.megafishnet.com