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Overview of seafood exports from Russia's Far East in September 2010
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 23, 2010 09:08
In September 2010 the most interesting developments in shipments of Russian Pacific seafood to main foreign markets (other than European) included a comparably high activity of shipments of frozen pollock roe and frozen halibut, as well as those of frozen salmon to the Japanese market against the background of a dramatic decline of its shipments to China, according to the overview prepared by analysts of http://www.megafishnet.com/ (https://www.fishnet.ru/) based on Japanese and Russian sources.
Overview of key markets for fish products from Russian and American Pacific fisheries as per mid-November 2010
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 23, 2010 09:06
In mid-November 2010 even more signs appeared that pollock quotas 2011 in Alaska could be seriously increased. If such decision is taken at the December meeting of the Fishery Regulation Commission the rise of the US pollock harvest will be inevitable, which can lead to weaker situation on the market of headed pollock and pollock roe, but so far the condition of those markets does not show changes in the situation on the pollock grounds, according to the overview prepared by analysts of http://www.megafishnet.com/ based on Japanese, Russian and American sources.
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Vopnafjoerdur re-starts herring production
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 23, 2010 09:03
HB Grandi's pelagic factory at Vopnafjoerdur has re-started herring production after Ingunn AK docked with 750 tonnes of fish on board. This is very fresh fish, with an average size of 300 grammes, according to plant manager Magnus Robertsson, reports www.megafishnet.com
New FAO initiative aims to combat IUU fishing by improving transparency in the global fisheries sector
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 22, 2010 16:24
In a bid to shed new light on the shadowy world of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, an FAO Technical Consultation has agreed to identify a structure and strategy for the development and implementation of the Global Record of Fishing Vessels, Refrigerated Transport Vessels and Supply Vessels, FAO said, reports www.megafishnet.com
Sainsbury’s helps MSC reach 7,000 products worldwide
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 22, 2010 16:20
UK retailer, J Sainsbury helped the Marine Stewardship Council to tip the scales on sustainable seafood this week as its peeled, frozen prawns were announced as the 7000th MSC ecolabelled product worldwide. Growth in MSC ecolabelled products has rocketed over the past four years doubling, on average, every 12 - 15 months, reports www.megafishnet.com
Attempting to make more sophisticated products
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 22, 2010 16:19
The Norwegian salmon industry mostly exports whole fish and fillets. New research indicates that companies can earn more by adding value to salmon products - and several companies have already begun doing so, reports www.megafishnet.com
Overview of Russia's fisheries in Northwest Atlantic and Central Eastern Atlantic on 8-15 November 2010
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 22, 2010 15:12
On 8-15 November 2010 Russia's total harvest in the Northwest Atlantic and Central Eastern Atlantic decreased and amounted to 18,300 tonnes, 5000 tonnes down on the result of the previous week due to the decrease of catches of herring on the Norwegian Sea, horse mackerel in Central Eastern Atlantic and polar cod in the Barents Sea, reports http://www.megafishnet.com/
Proposal to cut cod quota by 50 percent
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 22, 2010 11:05
The European Commission is recommending a reduction of up to 50 percent in cod quota in Union waters in 2011, reports http://www.megafishnet.com/
Benihana Offers Guests Many Reasons to Celebrate This Holiday Season
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 22, 2010 10:56
Benihana Inc., the nation's leadingoperator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, invites guests to celebrate with friends and family around the teppanyaki table this holiday season. Beginning 16 November 2010, Benihana offers several holiday promotions including its "Be The Chef" package and a gift card promotion that will allow guests to further enjoy an authentic and unique dining experience, reports www.megafishnet.com
BLOUNT FINE FOODS recognized for "overall business excellence" by providence business news
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 22, 2010 10:53
Blount Fine Foods, a leading manufacturer of hand-crafted artisan soups and seafood products, today announced that it is the recipient of the Providence Business News' 2010 Business Excellence Award for "Overall Business Excellence." The company won the award in the large business category. Blount President Todd Blount accepted the award on behalf of the company at a gala awards dinner on November 18, 2010 at the Providence Marriott, reports www.megafishnet.com
Thai hand-caught clams from Panapesca, Thai Spring Fish Co. certified sustainable
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 22, 2010 10:40
Whole shell clam's (Meretrix meretrix) from Thai Spring Fish Co Ltd have passed the Friend of the Sea audit. Thai Spring Fish Co is a subsidiary of the Panapesca Group. The company, based in Thailand is both HACCP and GMP certified, reports www.megafishnet.com
AgriMarine Holdings Inc. Announces Private Placement
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 22, 2010 10:38
AgriMarine Holdings Inc., is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement of up to 7,200,000 units at a price of USD0.25 per unit for gross proceeds of up to USD1,800,000, subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, reports www.megafishnet.com
Key step towards publication of a meaningful, practical EU catalogue of feed materials
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 22, 2010 10:35
CEFS, COPA-COGECA and FEFAC have issued a joint statement welcoming the official approval on November 18, 2010 of the updated Catalogue of feed materials that they submitted to the Standing Committee of the Food Chain and Animal Health. These organizations represent 39 associations of the EU feed chain, including suppliers of feed materials, traders, compound feed manufacturers and farmers, reports www.megafishnet.com
Findus Group supports new campaign to end discards
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 22, 2010 10:30
Findus Group has welcomed Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's new 'Fish Fight' campaign, which aims to end the practice of discarding fish, reports www.megafishnet.com
Trond Williksen appointed new CEO in AKVA group ASA
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 22, 2010 10:24
The Board of Directors of AKVA group ASA has appointed Trond Williksen (Born 1963) as CEO of AKVA group ASA, reports www.megafishnet.com
NOAA Announces USD9.2 Million to Restore Fish Habitat in Great Lakes
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 22, 2010 10:11
NOAA announced that it has awarded about USD9.2 million to nine projects throughout the Great Lakes Region that will restore fish habitat by removing dams and barriers, constructing fish passage, restoring wetlands, removing marine debris and invasive species, reports www.megafishnet.com
Iceland announces cod and haddock sustainability assessment
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 22, 2010 10:06
Icelandic Group, one of the world's ten largest seafood companies, has submitted its cod and haddock fisheries for independent assessment for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification - the most rigorous global seafood sustainability standard, reports www.megafishnet.com
Capelin could start next month
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 22, 2010 09:11
The results of work by the Marine Research Institute between 24th September and 8th November indicates a capelin spawning stock of 630,000 tonnes. The Institute has recommended an initial quota of 200,000 tonnes, on the principle that the spawning stock needs to be a minimum of 400,000 tonnes, reports www.megafishnet.com
North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission adopted management measures for 5 out of 7 fisheries
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 19, 2010 13:56
At its 29th Annual Meeting held in London on 8-12 November 2010, under the chairmanship of Acting President, Mr Johan H. Williams, Norway, NEAFC adopted management measures for 5 out of 7 fisheries. Parties will continue consultations on 2 pelagic redfish in the Irminger Sea early next year and mackerel later this year with a view to agreeing measures at a later date, reports www.megafishnet.com
New contract for AKVA group
INDUSTRY NEWS
November 19, 2010 12:07
AKVA group has signed a contract for delivery of Polarcirkel cages and feed pipes for an amount of NOK 15.5 million for delivery in 2011, reports www.megafishnet.com