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Global fishmeal and fish oil production drops by 52%

Dramatic drop in marine ingredients is due to cancellation of Peru's anchovy season, according to the Marine Ingredients Organisation (IFFO).

Maryke Musson: Matorka’s new COO with vast industry experience

The Icelandic company Matorka has just announced that Maryke Musson will be the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the business.

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.

Profand-owned Stavis Seafood moves location to Boston Seaport

Stavis Seafoods, owned by Profand, is moving to a new facility. This new location in Boston strengthens its steps toward growth and innovation.

Shannon Grant holds the position of Vice President of HR at Peter Pan Seafood

Peter Pan Seafood promotes Shannon Grant to vice president of human resources. After joining in March 2021, the company has recognized her work and dedication in contributions.

Unanimous court victory for Maine lobstermen over restrictions on right whales

Doubts finally end for Maine lobstermen after a unanimous 3-0 ruling in favor of the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled in favor of Maine lobstermen regarding restrictions for the protection of right whales.

“Peter Pan’s financial situation is very positive”

While acknowledging it has faced "unforeseen challenges", Alaska's seafood processor Peter Pan, claims it sees a bright future in the upcoming Bristol Bay season.

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Global fishmeal and fish oil production drops by 52%

Dramatic drop in marine ingredients is due to cancellation of Peru's anchovy season, according to the Marine Ingredients Organisation (IFFO).

Maryke Musson: Matorka’s new COO with vast industry experience

The Icelandic company Matorka has just announced that Maryke Musson will be the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the business.

Will the Icelandic government clamp down on aquaculture?

Fiskistofa proposes drastic measures to prevent farmed salmon from mixing with wild salmon in rivers.

Historic High Seas treaty ratified by almost 70 countries

The "High Seas" treaty, Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), comes into force 120 days after formal ratification.