North America
Pancreatic disease outbreak in Ystøya?
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has sounded the alarm over a possible outbreak of pancreatic disease (PD) in Ystøya in the municipality of Alstahaug in Nordland county.
Océano Seafood achieves its first U.S. acquisition by purchasing Sea Fresh USA
The Peruvian company Océano Seafood, based in Lima, has acquired the entire American company Sea Fresh USA, located in Kingston, Rhode Island.
Horace Dawson will be the new CEO of Red Lobster, also joining its board of directors
Horace Dawson will be the new CEO of Red Lobster, also joining its board of directors and Paul Kenny will be the Chairman of the Board.
NOAA accused of inaction by congressmen over Wespac problem
NOAA is criticized for not taking decisive action regarding Wespac by several Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee in the U.S.
“A Crisis of Our Own Making” the SSA report describing the shrimp oversupply problem
The SSA, in its research report titled "A Crisis of Our Own Making," described the problem of the oversupply of shrimp worldwide.
California Market Squid is now certified by MSC
A new species joins the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sustainability certification: California Market Squid.
Trident Seafoods delays Unalaska plant investments until 2024
Trident Seafoods has revised its 2024 construction plans for a new Unalaska, Alaska processing plant to 2025.
Cooke Aquaculture warns of HR fraud
Cooke Aquaculture warned the public about a new scam in which different people pretend to be Cooke human resources employees.
Ocean Choice’s Port au Choix becomes part of the Barry Group
Ocean Choice announced the sale of the Port au Choix shrimp processing plant in Newfoundland and Terranova, Canada, to the Barry Group
Newfoundland and Labrador snow crab fishermen granted second extension
This Tuesday The Canada Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) gives a second extension to the snow crab season 2023.
Grieg Seafood set to resume first phase construction of post-smolt building in Marystown
One week after the first phase of the new post mol building of Grieg Seafood in Marystown was announced, construction is well underway.
Akvafuture launches campaign to cross the Atlantic to British Columbia
Akvafuture, a leader in sustainable technology for the Norwegian production of salmon, has announced its plan to expand into the Canadian market, specifically into British Columbia.
Solar-powered oyster production technology: an initiative with survival rates over 90%
With an astonishing 90% survival rate, the project of Solar Oysters and CBF is on the second batch and is now up and running.
Blue Star Foods secures land purchase option for RAS expansion in South Carolina
Blue Star Foods announced that it has officially received an option from Beaufort County, South Carolina, to purchase land for its RAS expansion, specifically in its crab project.
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Pancreatic disease outbreak in Ystøya?
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has sounded the alarm over a possible outbreak of pancreatic disease (PD) in Ystøya in the municipality of Alstahaug in Nordland county.
Océano Seafood achieves its first U.S. acquisition by purchasing Sea Fresh USA
The Peruvian company Océano Seafood, based in Lima, has acquired the entire American company Sea Fresh USA, located in Kingston, Rhode Island.
The Marine Chemistry, Berta Contreras, is now leading Benchmark Genetics Chile
Berta Contreras Mutis has assumed her role as General Manager of Benchmark Genetics, replacing Pablo Mazo, who has transitioned to Norway.
Norcod gets the green light for new production site
The Norwegian cod farming company continues expansion with new site in Nordland, northern Norway, boosting total biomass capacity to 17,500 metric tonnes.
