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Markets
Vindheim, the CEO of Mowi, outlines why the industry is against “salmon tax”
This Wednesday, Ivan Vindheim, CEO of Mowi, was interviewed by Reporter Eleni Giokos on US news network CNN and showed his dissatisfaction with the “salmon taxes” imposed by Norwegian government's plans.
News
Biden unveils USA Ocean Climate Action Plan, including “climate-ready” fisheries and aquaculture
Launched by President Biden in March, the plan aims to protect coastal communities and enhance the resilience of fisheries, aquaculture, and fishing communities who are dependent on the ocean.
Aquaculture
Aquaculture boosts Australia’s seafood value to $3.63 billion in 2023
Australian fisheries and aquaculture outlook report for 2023 highlights key role of aquaculture, while warning of slight downturn in total production value from 2024-2028
Aquaculture
Nova Scotia: more transparency needed for aquaculture, says report
A new report commissioned by Nova Scotia's Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture calls for more information to be made available on aquaculture regulation for both citizens and the industry.
News
The U.S. crab swindler of Arctic Seafood
According to U.S. federal government court documents, a Florida man posed as a Safeway buyer -grocery store employee- and defrauded Arctic Seafood of approximately US$432,000 (€410,000).
Aquaculture
Stolt Sea Farm achieves record sales and production, but profits down in 2022
Stolt Sea Farm (SSF) has released its end-of-year report for 2022, looking back at what CEO Jordi Trias Fita calls a "milestone year".
Markets
Scottish salmon, more than half of fish and seafood exports from Scotland in 2022
As new data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reveals, Scottish salmon accounted for 56% of all fish and seafood exports from Scotland last year and it is also the UK's largest food export.
Aquaculture
Andfjord Salmon reports “solid growth” in 2022
The salmon farmer reports strong growth and high survival rate at its land-based pool at Andøya, Norway, with first harvest due in mid 2023.
Fisheries
University of Maine launches first national survey of seafood marketing
The American Seafood Harvesters Marketing Practices Survey aims to capture data on seafood marketing across the US.
News
Heiða Helgadóttir the new CEO of the Iceland Ocean Cluster
The Iceland Ocean Cluster appointed Heiða Kristín Helgadóttir to assume the CEO role in the summer of 2023. This was announced by Heiða on LinkedIn, in which she added that she had always admired the work being done in the cluster. “[It] is a true pioneer in emphasizing the 100% utilization of seafood and has been instrumental in fostering so many interesting byproduct companies and projects,” she said about the cluster.
Events
Seafood Expo North America closes after success in its 2023 edition
Professionals of the seafood sector around the world met in Boston from the 12th to the 14th of March to discover, share and learn at the Seafood Expo North America in Boston (U.S.) In the 2023 edition, there are more than 1,141 exhibiting companies from 49 different countries, including new ones such as Bahrain, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Papua New Guinea. Furthermore, the presence of countries such as Canada, China, Ecuador, Spain, Iceland, and India has increased.
Aquaculture
Salmon industry CEOs unite to criticise Norway’s salmon tax
Salmon industry leaders from Mowi, Grieg Seafood and Cermaq warn the tax proposals threaten jobs, investments and growth.
Aquaculture
US seafood sales fell by nearly 4% in 2022, says consumer report
Inflation and higher seafood prices meant US shoppers looked for cheaper protein alternatives, according to the FMI.
Aquaculture
Fake label? Conagra and Bumble Bee made into defendants by their consumers
Conagra and Bumble Bee are facing class action lawsuits against consumers over the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sustainable labeling on their products. The appeal, which has been filed separately in federal courts in Illinois and California, seeks damages of about $5 million (€4.7 million).
Hot stories
Vindheim, the CEO of Mowi, outlines why the industry is against “salmon tax”
This Wednesday, Ivan Vindheim, CEO of Mowi, was interviewed by Reporter Eleni Giokos on US news network CNN and showed his dissatisfaction with the “salmon taxes” imposed by Norwegian government's plans.
Biden unveils USA Ocean Climate Action Plan, including “climate-ready” fisheries and aquaculture
Launched by President Biden in March, the plan aims to protect coastal communities and enhance the resilience of fisheries, aquaculture, and fishing communities who are dependent on the ocean.
Alaska’s fishing industry is slowly crumbling
A polarized political situation, lawsuits for killing whales, and historic records decrease in the salmon stock have been the main causes of tension in the Alaskan fishery.
The Nelson Tasman region invests in the blue economy
“There’s an enormous opportunity to leverage the good reputation of Nelson Tasman’s seafood and aquaculture sector to help connect with potential investors to boost innovation and growth”, said Nash.
