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Pacific Andes takes legal action
COMPANY UPDATE
July 12, 2011 11:10
Hong Kong-based Pacific Andes International Holdings Ltd. is taking legal action against a Singapore-based website, pacandes.com, which is trading as Pacific Andes International in the sale and distribution of seafood products, reports www.megafishnet.com
NOAA announces aquaculture initiative to enable domestic seafood production and create jobs in coastal communities
NOAA's administrator today will announce a new aquaculture initiative to help meet our country's growing demand for seafood, while creating jobs and restoring healthy ecosystems, reports www.megafishnet.com
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German blue shell mussel fisheries enter MSC assessment
FISHERY AND PROCESSING
July 12, 2011 11:02
Nine German mussel fishing vessels have entered full assessment against the internationally recognised MSC standard for sustainable fishing for their harvesting of blue mussels (Mytilus edulis). The vessels are attached to Erzeugerorganisation Schleswig-Holsteinischer Muschelzüchter e.V., a producers' organisation, reports www.megafishnet.com
Sustainable management leads to a proposal for higher anchovy catches in Bay of Biscay
The European Commission today proposed fishing opportunities for anchovy fishing in the Bay of Biscay for the season 1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012. Based on recent scientific advice confirming that the stock is in a good state and above safe biological limits, a total allowable catch of 29.700 tonnes is proposed. The catch limit proposed is in line with the Commission's proposal for a multi-annual management plan for the anchovy stock, as tabled in 2009, reports http://www.megafishnet.com/
High Herring Prices Give Record First Half-Year Exports
The value of exports of pelagic fish in the first half-year of 2011 totalled NOK 3.4 billion, an increase of NOK 573 million or 20% compared to the same period last year. In the same period, exports of herring increased in value by 17% to NOK 2.2 billion and exports of mackerel were up in value by 55% to NOK 758 million, reports www.megafishnet.com
Russian Sea Group announces a change in ownership of its major shareholder
INDUSTRY NEWS
July 8, 2011 10:51
Moscow, June 28, 2011 - OJSC «Russian Sea Group» (the «Company» or
the «Group»), one of Russia's leading consumer food companies, announces that
it has been notified of a change in the ownership of its major shareholder. RS
Group, owner of Corsico Limited, the Group's major shareholder, has formed a
strategic partnership with the Luxembourg-based investment fund, Volga
Resources, to invest into Russia Sea Group.
the «Group»), one of Russia's leading consumer food companies, announces that
it has been notified of a change in the ownership of its major shareholder. RS
Group, owner of Corsico Limited, the Group's major shareholder, has formed a
strategic partnership with the Luxembourg-based investment fund, Volga
Resources, to invest into Russia Sea Group.
Nofima merged into one company
COMPANY UPDATE
July 8, 2011 09:16
All limited liability companies in the Nofima family have been merged into one company as of July 1. Nofima AS has assumed all the assets, rights and obligations of the former companies Nofima Marin AS, Nofima Mat AS, Nofima Bergen AS and Nofima Norconserv AS and these are now dissolved as separate companies, reports www.megafishnet.com
Fishery certification update: July 2011
A run of recent certifications show how two Baltic fisheries turned their futures around, an Alaskan native peoples' fishery achieved certification, and a landmark announcement in Iceland, reports www.megafishnet.com
New study shows UK supermarkets secure price premium for MSC-labelled seafood products
MARKET
July 8, 2011 09:10
New research shows that UK retailers are achieving a price premium of over 14 per cent, and achieving higher sales, for products bearing the MSC ecolabel, compared with their non-labelled equivalents, reports www.megafishnet.com
Overview of Russian fisheries in North and Central Atlantic in June 2011
FISHERY AND PROCESSING
July 7, 2011 16:56
According to estimated figures, in June 2011 the Russian harvest in the Atlantic Ocean and Southeast Pacific increased by 13,800 MT to 88,700 MT. The contribution of Kaliningrad-based vessels also rose to 22%, according to Russian Fish Insider Report published by http://www.megafishnet.com/
Biologists are showing a rich North Sea
STOCKS UPDATE
July 7, 2011 15:43
The North Sea stocks are doing very well, according to ICES fisheries biologists on recently presentation of the fishing advice for 2012, reports www.megafishnet.com.
ASC Gears Up to Pangasius Certification
AQUACULTURE / FISH FARMING
July 6, 2011 16:27
Prior to certification the farms are obliged to become accredited through training. They must show proof of a satisfying level of experience, qualifications and internal administration. Following the training, the certification bodies are ready to start certifying farms. The first accreditation training will take place in Vietnam on September 6 - 8. The cost of this training will be announced end of July, reports www.megafishnet.com
Louisiana shrimp fishermen look to Innovative Enzyme treatment to prevent "black spot" and Eliminate the use of Sodium Metabisulfite
FISHERY AND PROCESSING
July 6, 2011 15:50
New Orleans - In an effort to bring top quality, more eco-friendly shellfish to market, particularly in light of economic losses from the recent oil spill disaster, Louisiana's shrimp industry has begun testing an innovative sulphite-free liquid enzyme treatment to prevent melanosis, or "black spot," in harvested shellfish. Although harmless, this blackening affects the appearance and market value of the shrimp, reports www.megafishnet.com.
Maersk joins the World Ocean Council
COMPANY UPDATE
July 6, 2011 12:26
The A.P. Moller - Maersk Group has joined the World Ocean Council to support global leadership and collaboration on ocean sustainability, reports http://www.megafishnet.com/
"Transparent and accurate labelling and safeguarding wild resources from overexploitation go hand in hand", says EU Commissioner Damanaki
INDUSTRY NEWS
July 5, 2011 17:06
"Transparent and accurate labelling and safeguarding wild resources from overexploitation go hand in hand", says Commissioner Damanaki, reports www.megafishnet.com
A NEW VESSEL, SKOGAFOSS, ADDED TO EIMSKIP'S FLEET IMPROVED SERVICE TO AND FROM NORTH-AMERICA INCREASED PRODUCTION ABILITY IN SAILINGS TO AND FROM EUROPE
As of July 15th, Eimskip will strengthen its liner operations in the North-Atlantic with the addition of Skogafoss, a 700 TEUs container vessel to its fleet of vessels. The North-American market will now be served by two vessels instead of one, bringing considerable increase in service to Eimskip's customers. A revised sailing schedule is based on two calls each month in Everett (Boston, MA) and Argentia (Newfoundland), and monthly calls in Halifax (Canada) and Norfolk, VA, reports www.megafishnet.com
Global Aquaculture Alliance Offers New Traceability Option For BAP Certification
AQUACULTURE / FISH FARMING
July 5, 2011 16:43
The Global Aquaculture Alliance is introducing a new option for achieving the traceability required for Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, reports www.megafishnet.com
China Marine Food Group Provides Business Update
China Marine Food Group Limited (NYSE Amex: CMFO) ("China Marine" or the "Company"), a China-based manufacturer of Mingxiang® seafood-based snack foods, "Hi-Power" marine algae-based beverages, and distributor of frozen marine catch, today provided an update on its two business segments, reports www.megafishnet.com
AGRICULTURE and FISHERIES Council of EU met in Luxembourg to discuss urgent issues
INDUSTRY NEWS
July 5, 2011 15:46
On 28 June 2011 the Council of the European Union gathered Concerning fisheries, the ministers held an exchange of views on a consultation concerning fishing opportunities, reports www.megafishnet.com
Haddock, Saithe and Golden Redfish in Iceland enter certification process
FISHERY AND PROCESSING
July 5, 2011 15:42
Encouraged by the successful outcome and market recognition of certified Icelandic cod, three more Icelandic fisheries have now made application to the Iceland Responsible Fisheries certification programme, reports www.megafishnet.com