The Latest Seafood and Aquaculture News from Asia and Oceania: Industry Insights and Trends"

Asia/Oceania

Okamura Foods to establish new land-based trout farm in Hokkaido

Its subsidiary, Japan Salmon Farm Co., will set up the new venture through a joint investment with Hiyama Fisheries Cooperative Association and Yakumo Town.

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Lots of mussel and other seashells washed up on a beach in Canterbury, New Zealand.

New Zealand court fines aquaculture company for shellfish biosecurity breaches

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This three-year project is supported financially by the Republic of Korea.

Cambodia strengthens fisheries co-management with FAO and Korea support

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Chris De Cuyper, Co-founder & Managing Director of Fremantle Seaweed.

Western Australia’s first commercial-scale Asparagopsis hatchery set for development

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Oyster farm in operation, showing rows of oyster baskets in shallow water near the shore in Kawhia Harbour, Kawhia, Waikato, New Zealand. The oyster farmers grow oysters for food consumption.

New Zealand's Waikato region targets doubling aquaculture export value by 2044

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Harvesting Oysters in Whangaroa Harbour, Northland, New Zealand.

New Zealand changes national rules to support aquaculture

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Opening of the new feed mill in Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.

New feed mill in the Philippines will benefit more than 6,000 fish farmers each year

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On the evening of April 28, at the VINAFIS AWARD ceremony within the VinaFIS Expo 2026, an SGS representative awarded the MarinTrust 3.0 certification to Mr. Nguyen Thanh Loc, Director of Phuc Loc Vung Tau Co., Ltd., and Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Fisheries Association.

Vietnam achieves its first 'Green Label' marine fishmeal certification

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Founder of eFishery receives 9-year prison sentence

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Two fishing boats in the evening anchored at Greenwell Point a township located on the Crookhaven River in the Shoalhaven area, New South Wales.

New South Wales invests $5.7M to strengthen oyster, kelp, and seafood sectors

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Aboitiz Foods' aquaculture R&D state-of-the-art facility in Singapore.

Aboitiz Foods acquires Adisseo's aquaculture R&D facility in Singapore

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FFA and Iceland Ocean Cluster collaborate on tuna side-stream innovation in the Pacific

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In 2025, China became the fastest-growing market by value for Norwegian seafood.

NSC identifies demographic change and health as key trends in China

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Oyster farms on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia.

New South Wales government backs aquaculture projects with AUD $14.3m investment

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Matt Whittle has been closely involved in the local aquaculture industry.

BioMar Australia has a new Commercial Director

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Proximar's Japanese land-based farmed salmon, Fuji Atlantic Salmon, showcased at a food exhibition in Tokyo.

Proximar Seafood Q1 2026: making good progress

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ASC, Laylanta Co., Ltd., and Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park have signed an MoU.

International collaboration to promote sustainable barramundi farming in Thailand

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Nordic Aqua Partners fish transfer to the first RAS grow-out unit in the Phase 2 facility in October 2025.

Nordic Aqua Partners' larger-fish strategy is paying off

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Asia/Oceania

Asia/Oceania

Okamura Foods to establish new land-based trout farm in Hokkaido

New Zealand court fines aquaculture company for shellfish biosecurity breaches

Cambodia strengthens fisheries co-management with FAO and Korea support

Western Australia’s first commercial-scale Asparagopsis hatchery set for development

New Zealand's Waikato region targets doubling aquaculture export value by 2044

New Zealand changes national rules to support aquaculture

New feed mill in the Philippines will benefit more than 6,000 fish farmers each year

Vietnam achieves its first 'Green Label' marine fishmeal certification

Founder of eFishery receives 9-year prison sentence

New South Wales invests $5.7M to strengthen oyster, kelp, and seafood sectors

Aboitiz Foods acquires Adisseo's aquaculture R&D facility in Singapore

FFA and Iceland Ocean Cluster collaborate on tuna side-stream innovation in the Pacific

NSC identifies demographic change and health as key trends in China

New South Wales government backs aquaculture projects with AUD $14.3m investment

BioMar Australia has a new Commercial Director

Proximar Seafood Q1 2026: making good progress

International collaboration to promote sustainable barramundi farming in Thailand

Nordic Aqua Partners' larger-fish strategy is paying off

ASC and MSC honour Australia’s sustainable seafood champions

Pure Salmon Japan secures a new investment of USD 180 million

The IFFO China Summit 2026 will be held in June in Shanghai

Yumbah Aquaculture will cease operations at one of its abalone farms

Construction begins on a next-generation barramundi hatchery in Saudi Arabia

Benchmark Genetics appoints Global Commercial Director for Genetics Services