Pacific Seafood, OBI, Silver Bay and Trident Land Latest USDA Salmon Contract
Pacific Seafood, OBI, Silver Bay and Trident Land Latest USDA Salmon Contract
Last month the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released an open purchase request for wild salmon. Now, the winners of the contract have been announced.
Of the wild salmon that the USDA is seeking, 252,000 pounds is for frozen fillets in the price range of $7.10-$7.40. The USDA also requested 153,520 cases of canned pink salmon in the price range of $43.49-$53.06.
Dulcich Inc., dba Pacific Seafood, scored the entire 252,000 pounds of frozen fillets at a price of…
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Norway Reports Record Year For King Crab Thanks In Part to Sanctions Against Russia
The Norwegian Seafood Council is reporting a banner year for king crab. And the sanctions against Russian seafood products in the U.S. are partly to thank.
In 2023, Norway exported a total of 2,500 tonnes of king crab worth NOK 1.2 billion. The growth in volume was 78%. Meanwhile, value increased by 43%, or NOK 359 million. According to the Norwegian Seafood Council, the export value for king crab hit a record high, beating out the previous record year (2021) by NOK 205 million…
VIDEO: Maersk Pauses Transit in Red Sea; Ecuador Shrimp’s 2023 Losses; Algal Bloom in Chile
SeafoodNews Weekly video co-hosts Amanda Buckle and Lorin Castiglione are back with new episodes in the new year! This week Amanda and Lorin talk about Maersk pausing transit through the Red Sea; the Ecuador shrimp sector’s 2023 losses; and a new mass mortality event in Chile.
This episode is brought to you by Urner Barry’s Reporter Magazine. The winter 2024 edition of Urner Barry’s Reporter magazine is the final issue going to print. Don’t miss the farewell to our long-running magazine…
Maine Lobstermen Sue State for Requiring Tracking Devices on Boats
Five lobstermen are suing the Maine Department of Marine Resources over a new regulation that requires tracking devices on boats that fish in federal waters, saying the devices violate their privacy rights.
The trackers had to be installed by Dec. 15 under a new regulation from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. According to the department, the trackers periodically monitor the locations of a lobstering or crabbing vessel to help identify fishing patterns, which are then used to help grow the fishing stock and better protect the…
New Disruptions, Geopolitics Hang Over 2024 Supply Chains
Companies that assembled new supply chain strategies in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic are having to put those plans into practice far faster than they may have thought possible.
Global supply chains are entering 2024 roiled by disruptions at two of the world’s crucial trade corridors — the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal — even as geopolitical tensions appear set to take a more prominent role in sourcing and distribution. That could potentially force countries and companies to redraw trade maps that have been built over decades…
GAPP Lauds Biden’s “Decisive Action” to Close Loophole on Russian Seafood to U.S.
Yesterday the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) issued a statement praising the Biden administration, the Alaska Congressional delegation, Washington Senator Maria Cantwell and others for leading a “decisive effort to close a loophole that had previously allowed American consumers to unknowingly purchase lower quality Russian-harvested seafood, thereby risking directly blunting U.S. demand for seafood and indirectly supporting Russia’s war on Ukraine.”
Biden’s Executive Order “concretely closes the pathway for lower quality Russian-caught fish like Pollock to enter the U.S. …
Hapag-Lloyd Continuing to Explore Solutions As Attacks on Red Sea Vessels Continue
Hapag-Lloyd is just one of the shipping and container transportation companies dealing with the fallout of the ongoing Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea. The German company confirmed earlier this week that they would be diverting its vessels away from the Suez Canal/ Red Sea until at least January 9. Now the company has released a new update, confirming that they are continuing to avoid the Red Sea route “for the safety of our crew and cargo.”
As SeafoodNews previously reported…
After a Career in Fisheries and Wildlife, ODFW Director Announces Retirement
Curt Melcher, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Director since 2014, has announced he is retiring effective April 1, 2024.
Melcher was formally appointed as director by the Fish and Wildlife Commission in February 2015; before that he served as interim director. He was reappointed to a third four-year term in February 2023.
Melcher grew up in northwest Oregon and graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.S. degree in Biology. He has been with ODFW since 1985, starting his …
Future of Tasmania Salmon Industry Bright as Key Cutting-edge Innovations Ensure Long-term Quality
Aquaculture growth and evolution driven by science and development, writes Luke Martin In refreshing contrast to the antagonistic bluster about our industry, from politically motivated activist groups that we often see grace these pages, Rex Beamish’s recent opinion piece (December 29, 2023) offers a considered and mature contribution to public debate about the future of salmon aquaculture in Tasmania.
Importantly, Mr Beamish recognises the future for salmon farming is strong, with technology as the key driver, for an even more…
Hold the Shrimp! Scott & Jon’s Unveils New Product In 2024
Late last year Scott & Jon’s announced that they would be introducing big changes in 2024, including bigger portions and products featuring a new species. On Wednesday the frozen seafood meal company finally revealed their new retail item… microwavable salmon bowls!
“We’re excited to unveil our new salmon bowls to address a growing need in the market,” commented Scott Demers, co-founder of Scott & Jon’s. “For years, consumers and retailers have urged us to add salmon to our portfolio. Now, our salmon bowls are poised to provide incremental sales for…
Two Large Offshore Wind Sites are Sending Power to the U.S. Grid for the First Time
For the first time in the United States, turbines are sending electricity to the grid from the sites of two large offshore wind farms.
The joint owners of the Vineyard Wind project, Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, announced Wednesday the first electricity from one turbine at what will be a 62-turbine wind farm 15 miles (24 kilometers) off the coast of Massachusetts.
Five turbines are installed there. One turbine delivered about 5 megawatts of power to the Massachusetts grid just before…
China Food Security: Offshore Fish Farming Turns Idle Waters Into ‘Marine Breadbasket’
– As China pursues self-sufficiency in food, fish farming offers abundant resources within national control
– Restrictions, protections announced to maintain red lines on aquaculture practices, environmental preservation
China has revealed plans to develop massive offshore aquaculture facilities and widen its fishing territories to build a “marine breadbasket”, with food security remaining at the top of the government’s agenda as the new year gets under way.
In a set of guidelines issued on Monday, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the…
Nova Scotia: Banner Year for Blue Fin Tuna
Thanks to unusually warm waters, and plenty of prey in the North Atlantic off Canso, fishermen from around the province are calling it a record-breaking year for local landings of the fabled blue-fin tuna.
“They brought in over 500 fish in this area by the end of December,” said Ginny Boudreau, manager of the Guysborough County Inshore Fishermen’s Association (GCIFA). “That’s well over a hundred more, up 20 per cent, from last year, and the highest in the last 10 years.”
What’s more, she said, the fish are…
CP Foods Advances Development of Low-Carbon Products, Aiming for 40% Green Revenue by 2030
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) is actively advancing the development of low-carbon and carbon-neutral products. This commitment is a pivotal part of Thailand’s progress towards sustainable living and is in line with the global aim of attaining net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. With an eye to the future, CP Foods is steadfast in its dedication to transform its product portfolio, setting an ambitious target for 40% of its revenue to be derived from these environmentally friendly products by…
Cornish Fishermen in a Tangle with Seaweed Farms
Cornish fishermen are fighting plans for two 55-hectare seaweed farms being created in fishing grounds within sight of tourist hotspots.
The farms would have seaweed growing on ropes held in place by 9,400 floats, including “danger” navigation lights on the corners of the site, with the plan to harvest the plants to produce food, fertiliser or biofuel.
Biome Algae, a company based in Totnes, Devon, and The Carbon Sea Garden, a seaweed farming business, have submitted planning applications for the two seaweed farms in Gerrans Bay off the…
Thailand: Thammachart Seafood and K-Fish Bring Premium-Quality Seafood to Your Doorstep
Thammachart Seafood, a renowned importer of high-quality seafood globally, is excited to offer a unique culinary experience with fresh seafood sourced directly from South Korea. We are proud to announce a significant partnership with K-Fish, supported by South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. This collaboration brings together K-Fish, a leader in the South Korean fishing industry, and Thammachart Seafood, to deliver an exquisite selection of premium seafood from the rich waters of Jeju Island. Thai consumers can now enjoy these…
CNA: Ecuador Shrimp Sector Lost Nearly $1.5 Billion in 2023
Ecuador’s National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) recently revealed that the shrimp sector lost nearly $1.5 billion last year, with prices “[reaching] values even lower than those recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
December export figures have yet to be released, but with 11 months of data it was revealed that shrimp producers hit a new record, with 2.44 billion pounds exported in 2023. To compare, Ecuador exported 2.34 billion pounds of shrimp in 2022.
But despite the impressive numbers, both internal and external factors impacted value…
The Retail Rundown: Consumer Sentiment Rises at Year’s End
Consumer sentiment spiked at the tail end of 2023, boosted by improved viewpoints of inflation in the new year. According to the University of Michigan’s (U-M) Survey of Consumers, consumer sentiment climbed by 14% in December, reversing the declines from the previous four months.
All age, income, education, geographic, and political identification groups saw gains in sentiment in December, said U-M. The index is just shy of the midpoint between the pre-pandemic reading and the historic low hit in June 2022, added U-M.
The University of Michigan’s…
Pacific Seafood, OBI, Silver Bay and Trident Land Latest USDA Salmon Contract
Last month the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released an open purchase request for wild salmon. Now, the winners of the contract have been announced.
Of the wild salmon that the USDA is seeking, 252,000 pounds is for frozen fillets in the price range of $7.10-$7.40. The USDA also requested 153,520 cases of canned pink salmon in the price range of $43.49-$53.06.
Dulcich Inc., dba Pacific Seafood, scored the entire 252,000 pounds of frozen fillets at a price of…
We Used AI and Satellite Imagery to Map Ocean Activities That Take Place Out of Sight
Humans are racing to harness the ocean’s vast potential to power global economic growth. Worldwide, ocean-based industries such as fishing, shipping and energy production generate at least US$1.5 trillion in economic activity each year and support 31 million jobs. This value has been increasing exponentially over the past 50 years and is expected to double by 2030.
Transparency in monitoring this “blue acceleration” is crucial to prevent environmental degradation, overexploitation of fisheries and marine resources, and lawless behavior such as…
Sernapesca Reports Fish Escape Impacting Salmones Camanchaca
On Tuesday, January 2, Salmones Camanchaca SA informed Chile’s National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service, also known as Sernapesca, about a fish escape event at their San José collection center.
According to Sernapesca, it’s believed that 2,168 Atlantic salmon escaped from the San José collection center as a result of a rupture of the fish tank. An investigation will be carried out.
“Like Sernapesca, we will also maintain inspection to ensure compliance with the contingency plan by the company, which mainly involves the recapture of the fish and their final disposal in…
Indigenous Groups in British Columbia Seek Long-term Funds to Bring Salmon Back to Columbia River
Indigenous leaders in British Columbia are asking for a decades-long flow of cash to return salmon to the upper reaches of the Columbia River after the White House pledged US$200-million to fund such work by U.S. tribes for the next 20 years.
In Canada, the Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative, or CRSRI, a joint effort of three Indigenous nations and the federal and provincial governments, has been funded for three years at a time, less time than…
House Committee: Feds Must Fix Unfair West Coast Fishing Rules
Federal inaction means West Coast harvesters still flounder with unfair fishing regulations, says a parliamentary committee.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada faces a wave of criticism in a recent report by the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (FOPO), which reiterated a call to equalize fishing policy on the coasts.
For the second time in five years, the committee is pushing the fisheries department (DFO) to make changes so only Canadian fish harvesters with actual “boots on deck” of a boat can own fishing licences or quota on the…
Coast Guard Tows Adrift Trawler 160 Miles to Safe Harbor in Adak, Alaska
Early Thursday morning, December 28, the 17th District USCG command center received a call from the master of Aleutian No. 1 reporting they had fouled their propeller and were drifting approximately three miles north of Amchitka Island, 575 miles southwest of Dutch Harbor.
The 45-year old Aleutian No. 1 has a long history in the Bering Sea in the crab fishery and has also been identified as a trawler.
The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley was recalled from a mid-patrol break and transited …
Empire Wind 2 Partners Cancel USD 250 Million Offshore Substation Contract
With the termination of the Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate (OREC) agreement for the Empire Wind 2 offshore wind project, BP and Equinor have cancelled the contract for the project’s offshore substation (OSS) with the Singapore-based company Seatrium.
As reported earlier today, 4 January, the Empire Wind joint venture has signed an agreement with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to terminate the Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate (OREC) contract for the 1,260 MW Empire Wind 2 amid difficult…
Hong Kong Customs Agents Seize Smuggled Fish Maws, Shark Fins [PHOTOS]
Hong Kong Customs agents ended 2023 by seizing a range of smuggled goods with an estimated market value of $6 million. Fish maws and shark fins were amongst the items seized.
The goods were discovered on December 27 in four containers on an ocean-going vessel to Vietnam. Upon further investigation, customs officers arrested a 52-year-old woman who serves as director of the consignor company suspected of smuggling. Since the investigation is ongoing the woman has been released on bail. If found guilty of importing or…
Vietnam: Seafood Export Enterprises Navigate Through “Storms”
After peaking at 11 billion USD in 2022, seafood exports in 2023 encountered numerous challenges, only achieving about 9 billion USD. Amidst market and raw material processing difficulties, seafood export enterprises exerted significant efforts to weather the “storm.”
Maximizing Each Order
Mr. Truong Huu Thong, Director of Thong Thuan Company Limited, while exporting a shrimp consignment to the European market at the year’s end, reflected that 2023 was particularly challenging for seafood businesses. They faced a declining global economy, especially in key markets like Europe, Japan, and the US, which together…
Morocco to Set Up Committee to Monitor Seafood Prices During Ramadan
Morocco is setting up a monitoring committee to ensure the supply of seafood products at affordable prices throughout the holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to start in March this year.
The meeting took place in Rabat between Minister of Agriculture Mohamed Sadiki and professionals in the fisheries sector, focusing on ensuring the supply of seafood products at affordable prices in Ramadan.
During the meeting, the minister and professionals in the sector agreed on the establishment of a central committee to monitor the regular supply of…
Urner Barry’s Winter 2024 Reporter Issue Released; Read It Online For Free Now
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The winter 2024 edition of Urner Barry’s Reporter magazine is the final issue going to print. Don’t miss the farewell to our long-running magazine, as well as informative pieces on Ecuador’s shrimp supply; the Russia-Ukraine war’s impact on the agricultural market two years in; and much more!
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Harmful Algal Bloom Causes Mass Mortality For Blumar, AquaChile
A new harmful algal bloom has caused a mass mortality event in the Aysén region of Chile.
Sernapesca, Chile’s National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service, confirmed on Tuesday that both Blumar SA and AquaChile have been impacted by the natural phenomenon.
The microalgae in question has been identified as Pseudochattonella spp. Sernapesca said that the mortality recorded as of Tuesday, January 2 between the two locations is 2,854 tons of both Atlantic and coho salmon.
“At Sernapesca we have been supervising compliance with the contingency plans of the affected companies…
Canada Pledges to Cooperate With U.S. Over Competing Claims to Parts of Arctic Sea Floor
The federal government is pledging to work with its American counterparts after the United States claimed parts of the Arctic sea floor that Canada also wants.
Grantly Franklin, spokesman for Global Affairs Canada, said in an e-mail that Canada expects to follow the process set out in a United Nations treaty despite the fact the U.S. hasn’t ratified the Convention on the Law of the Sea.
“Canada and the U.S. are in frequent communication with regards to the continental shelf in the…
