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Oceana Launches New Campaign in U.S. to Stop Seafood Fraud
INDUSTRY NEWS
June 3, 2011 11:00
Oceana, the largest international advocacy group working solely to protect the world's oceans, today launched its new campaign to Stop Seafood Fraud at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C. At the press briefing, Oceana and other experts explained how seafood fraud can come in many different forms - from mislabeling fish and falsifying documents to adding too much ice to packaging - and how it hurts our oceans, wallets and health, reports www.megafishnet.com
Salmon season 2011 took off in Kurile waters
INDUSTRY NEWS
June 3, 2011 10:57
In the waters of the North Kuriles the salmon season 2011 took off on the first days of June, according to Russian Fish Insider Report published by http://www.megafishnet.com/
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Tempting fish dishes in the canteen
INDUSTRY NEWS
June 3, 2011 10:39
There is still little fish to be found in Norwegian canteens. Researchers have now developed attractive new saithe dishes to stimulate consumption, reports www.megafishnet.com
Greenpeace urges New Zealand tuna giant Sealord to change its tuna, not just its logo
INDUSTRY NEWS
June 2, 2011 12:39
So, New Zealand tuna company Sealord is changing its logo. It seems its brandidentity is so important that it's only concerned by what appears on the outside of its tuna cans and not what's filling them, reports www.megafishnet.com
Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission members stress need to prepare for climate change impacts
INDUSTRY NEWS
June 2, 2011 11:35
"Climate change may cause unprecedented disruptions to aquatic and coastal systems upon which many millions of Asian people depend. It is vital that governments in the Asia-Pacific region understand the risks, identify vulnerable systems and develop adaptive strategies", FAO's Simon Funge-Smith said today at the end of a meeting convened by the Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC) with 48 representatives from government fisheries and climate change agencies, and international and non-governmental organizations, reports www.megafishnet.com
Alaska Seafood chain of custody standard complete
INDUSTRY NEWS
June 2, 2011 11:31
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) has completed its Chain of Custody Standard, and is now accepting applications for Chain of Custody Certification. This is part of ASMI's ongoing Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)-Based Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) Certification Program, reports www.megafishnet.com
FDA seeks injunction concerning uneviscerated seafood and other fish at Minnesota company
INDUSTRY NEWS
June 2, 2011 09:30
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in a complaint filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking a permanent injunction against BCS African Wholesale Food Supply LLC (BCS African Wholesale) of Brooklyn Park, Minn. and its principal officers. If granted, the injunction would force the defendants to stop importing, processing, and selling seafood products that can put consumers at risk for botulism or that may present other food safety hazards, reports http://www.megafishnet.com/
Key developments in EU fisheries policy in May 2011
INDUSTRY NEWS
June 2, 2011 09:00
Commission consults Fisheries Ministers on Fisheries Partnership Agreements, reports www.megafishnet.com
Cermaq starts co-operation with Alarga
INDUSTRY NEWS
June 1, 2011 11:29
Cermaq will be Alarga's first partner within the aquaculture sector. Alarga is engaged in enhancing the competitive advantages of Norwegian businesses through increasing companies' intercultural competence, reports www.megafishnet.com
Umami Sustainable Seafood Inc. Announces Progress in Obtaining Financing for the Fishing and Growing Seasons
INDUSTRY NEWS
June 1, 2011 10:50
Umami Sustainable Seafood Inc, a holding company of fish farming operations supplying sashimi-grade Northern Bluefin Tuna to the global market, announces that the Company has been actively negotiating with multiple funding sources to secure short term financing for its seasonal farming, reports www.megafishnet.com
Success on several fronts for Strom cod
INDUSTRY NEWS
June 1, 2011 10:47
After about six months on the market, the sales of Strøm cod have exceeded all expectations. Now the cod loin has been nominated for the award that is considered to be the Oscar of the seafood industry - the Seafood Prix d'Elite in Brussels, reports www.megafishnet.com
Unique investment in food pilot plant
INDUSTRY NEWS
June 1, 2011 10:43
A new pilot plant for food research is on the cards at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) at Ås, just south of Oslo. "This is an important investment that helps to bolster UMB's already solid position within food science and technology," says Ragnhild Solheim, director of research at UMB, reports www.megafishnet.com
Dutch North Sea herring fishermen kick off season with MSC re-certification
INDUSTRY NEWS
June 1, 2011 10:38
The Pelagic Freezer-Trawler Association (PFA) North Sea herring fishery celebrates the start of the 2011 season with their successful re-certification against the MSC standard for sustainable fisheries. Herring sourced from the fishery therefore remains eligible to bear the MSC ecolabel. The MSC certificate for the PFA was issued by Moody Marine Ltd. and is valid for five years subject to surveillance audits, reports www.megafishnet.com
Clearwater reports first quarter 2011 results
INDUSTRY NEWS
June 1, 2011 10:29
Clearwater reported 2011 first quarter EBITDA of $9.9 million on sales of $69.2 million versus 2010 comparative figures of $7.91 million and $69.31 million representing a growth in EBITDA of 25.1%, reports www.megafishnet.com
No more dry cod
INDUSTRY NEWS
May 31, 2011 16:10
In his doctoral dissertation, researcher Dagbjørn Skipnes at Nofima studied how to give cod the optimal water-binding and texture. The solution proved to be far more complex than what was previously believed, reports www.megafishnet.com
US government body: No grounds for declaring Atlantic Bluefin an endangered species
INDUSTRY NEWS
May 31, 2011 12:47
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Friday decided not to list Atlantic bluefin tuna for protection under the Endangered Species Act, which would have prohibited U.S. fishermen from catching the species, reports www.megafishnet.com
Minh Phu Seafood Corp to expand shrimp farming area
INDUSTRY NEWS
May 31, 2011 12:40
In the first quarter of 2011, Minh Phu Seafood Corp exported over 4,800 MT of frozen shrimp, valued at approximately US$55.9 million, up 65.57 percent in volume and 79.46 percent in value on that of the same period last year, Mr. Le Van Diep - Deputy General Director of the company said. The U.S remains its largest shrimp importer with more than 1,500 MT, or US$21.86 million, followed by Japan, South Korea, Canada, EU and so on, reports www.megafishnet.com
The Scottish Salmon Company delivers Strong Q1 Results
INDUSTRY NEWS
May 31, 2011 12:31
The Scottish Salmon Company Ltd, the leading Scottish-based salmon farming business, has reported a strong start to 2011, brought about by good biological performance and continuing positive market conditions, reports www.megafishnet.com
Grieg Seafood Hjaltland wins Excellence Award – Fish and Seafood retail product - for second year in a row
INDUSTRY NEWS
May 31, 2011 11:30
Grieg Seafood Hjaltland UK Ltd has, for the second year in a row, won the best retail product award - Fish and Seafood - for its WildWaters smoked, marinated and fresh Scottish salmon range at the 2011 Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards, reports www.megafishnet.com
New arrival at Culimer: Ebi fry shrimps, nobashi shrimps and butterfly breaded shrimps
INDUSTRY NEWS
May 30, 2011 12:30
Culimer is adding three new products to its product range, reports www.megafishnet.com with reference to Culimer B.V