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Other Media | Fish Farmer: Salmon industry embroiled in asthma row

NORWAY
Friday, October 11, 2024

A dispute has broken out between Norway’s salmon industry and the national broadcaster NRK over claims that some of its employees are developing asthma through their work.

NRK has highlighted research findings from a study carried out on workers at St Olav’s Hospital in Trondheim

The broadcaster said reports from the hospital showed that a number of people, some of them immigrant workers, were suffering from “salmon asthma”.

Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer l Read the full article here

 


Other Media | EuropaAzul: Rising global demand for clams is boosting Vietnamese exports

WORLDWIDE
Friday, October 11, 2024

The European Union remains the main outlet market for Vietnamese clams, with Italy and Spain among the top importers.

The global clam market is experiencing significant growth, driven by rising demand that is driving the expansion of Vietnam's exports. In August 2024 alone, the country exported clams worth close to $10 million, registering a 29% increase over the same period of the previous year. Overall, in the first eight months of 2024, revenue exceeded $65 million, representing a 19% growth. These figures underline the central role of clams in the Vietnamese export landscape, as they contribute more than 52% of total seafood exports.

Source: EuropaAzul l Read the full article here


Other Media | SeafoodSource: Scott & Jon’s adds salmon, whitefish frozen bowls to retail portfolio

UNITED STATES
Friday, October 11, 2024

Auburn, Maine, U.S.A.-based seafood brand Scott & Jon’s is expanding its offerings of frozen seafood bowls.

The company said its new Lemon Butter Dill Salmon Bowl, made with farm-raised salmon, and Baja Fish Taco Bowl, made with whitefish – a first for the company – will be available in early 2025.

Its salmon bowl line, launched earlier this year, is now being sold at major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Publix, and Wegmans.

Author: Christine Blank / SeafoodSource l Read the full article here

 


IN BRIEF - HCM City hosts Vietstock, aquaculture expos

VIET NAM
Friday, October 11, 2024

Advanced products and technologies in the livestock industry are being showcased at the Vietstock Expo & Forum that opened in HCM City last Wednesday.

Advanced products and technologies for the livestock industry are being showcased at the Vietstock Expo & Forum being held in HCM City from October 9 to 11. — VNS Photo Thu H?ng

The international feed, livestock, aquaculture, and meat exhibition is being held concurrently with the Aquaculture Vietnam expo to connect the livestock and aquaculture industries value chains.

The two have attracted more than 400 exhibitors from over 50 countries and territories, featuring breakthrough products, services and technologies for the livestock and aquaculture industries from leading businesses in Vi?t Nam and worldwide.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phùng Ð?c Ti?n said over the past decade the livestock industry has maintained an annual growth rate of 5-7 per cent.

A series of conferences and technical seminars such as the Biosecurity Asia Forum, the international aquaculture Vietnam conference, the emission control in livestock conference, and animal health and poultry farming seminars will delve into pressing issues facing the livestock and aquaculture industries, offering a platform for experts to share best practices, explore innovative solutions, and discuss the future of the sectors, he said.

The expos, being held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, will run until Friday.


IN BRIEF - Fishermen call for a strike today, Thursday, October 10: 'Squid fishing in emergency'

PERU
Thursday, October 10, 2024

Artisanal giant squid (dosidicus gigas) fishermen from the Piura region will take to the streets to make their demands heard. They denounce the shortage of squid due to illegal fishing from China.
 
A maritime march has been scheduled Today in Piura, in response to the recent publication by the Ministry of Production (Produce) of a Supreme Decree aimed at preventing and eradicating illegal fishing in Peru.
 
Although this regulation seeks to close the loophole that allowed the uncontrolled entry of Asian vessels into Peruvian waters, the industrial and artisanal fishermen's unions warn that, despite its implementation, the presence of Chinese vessels without satellite control persists.
 
 
In response, the Association of Artisanal Fishermen of the Piura Region, the Fishermen and Shipowners Union, and SONAPESCAL have called for a mobilization Today, October 10, at 9:00 a.m. in the San Isidro human settlement, in Paita, Piura. The invitation extends to the neighboring coves.
 
The unions urgently request that the situation of the giant squid (Dosidicus gigas) be declared in emergency and demand the dismissal of four ministers: Production, Transportation and Communications, Defense and Foreign Trade.
 
In addition, they have announced that if there are no improvements in their sector, they will carry out a strike in Lima in November.

IN BRIEF - Frozen Pollock Wholesale Prices by Size Show Mixed Trends

SOUTH KOREA
Thursday, October 10, 2024

In week 41 of 2024, wholesale prices for frozen pollock in South Korea have experienced a modest increase across all sizes (6, 7, 8, and 9 pieces per box).

By the end of September 2024, South Korea had imported 105,136 tons of frozen pollock, marking a 1% decrease from 106,596 tons imported in 2023. This volume represents 16.1% of the country’s total seafood imports.

The total value of frozen pollock imports reached USD 105.14 million, reflecting a 10% decline from USD 101.10 million during the same period in 2023. The average import price for frozen pollock until September 2024 was USD 0.96 per kilogram, down 9% from USD 1.06 per kilogram in 2023. Prices varied by country, with Russia at USD 0.96/kg, the United States at USD 1.25/kg, and China at USD 1.61/kg.

Domestically, wholesale prices for frozen pollock are as follows: the 7-piece size is approximately KRW 39,500, while the 8-piece size is about KRW 29,500. The price for the 8-piece size has decreased by 3.3% from KRW 30,500 in August 2024 and by 13.2% from KRW 34,000 in June 2024.

Source: Union Forsea Corp.


IN BRIEF - Power cuts could cause a large drop in shrimp exports

ECUADOR
Thursday, October 10, 2024

The National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) estimates that the power cuts announced by the National Electricity Operator Cenace for the country's industrial sector could cause a drop of USD 75 million per month in shrimp exports, with effects that could worsen as the days go by.

This measure, which contemplates cuts of up to 14 hours a day for 15 days, will seriously affect the productive chain of the shrimp sector.

The power cuts, which began this week, are already impacting the production of balanced feed for shrimp, vital for the industry.

According to the CNA, the factories have not been able to compensate for the lack of energy with their own generation, which has drastically reduced their production capacity.

In addition, the packing plants face similar difficulties, with interruptions of up to 13 hours a day, complicating the export process.

"The scenario proposed by CENACE places the shrimp sector in a critical situation. The lack of balanced feed, which we have already begun to register, not only affects current production, but will also force a reduction in planting densities, which means a lower export volume right in a season of greater demand,” said José Antonio Camposano, president of the CNA.

Camposano stressed the need to have predictable rationing schedules and manageable time slots to mitigate the impacts.


IN BRIEF - Date Looms for Bolton Group to Close French Fish Canning Plant

FRANCE
Thursday, October 10, 2024

Bolton Group, the family-owned Italian food producer, has announced plans to close its fish canning factory in Quimper, located in north-west France.
 
The facility, which produces canned mackerel and sardines, is expected to cease operations by the end of 2024, as reported by Just Food.
 
In explaining the decision to close the production plant, the company stated: “Since 2020, we have faced a significant decline in sales due to changing consumer preferences, rising production costs, inflation, and market share erosion resulting from the gradual rise of private labels.”
 
 
These factors have led to “excess production capacity,” affecting “all of the group’s European plants and necessitating a rationalization of production.”
 
The company has held meetings with employees at the Quimper plant to discuss the closure and possible social support measures.
 
Bolton also confirmed that production of its canned fish brands will likely be moved to Spain or Agadir, Morocco, following the closure. Approximately 155 permanent jobs are at risk as a result of this decision.

Other Media | SeafoodSource: Meichu launches new salmon snack to the Chinese market

CHINA
Thursday, October 10, 2024

Qingdao, China-based Meichu Foods has launched a new salmon snack, with the rollout providing further evidence of salmon’s staying power in the Chinese market.

Meichu has rolled out the Salmon Cheese Roll and is one of several firms in the country that has focused on premium seafood imports, selling its products under the Wo Ai Yu brand.

Author: Mark Godfrey / SeafoodSource l  Read the full article here

 


Other Media | WorldFishing: Triumph for Australian tuna

AUSTRALIA
Thursday, October 10, 2024

A new draft South East Marine Parks Management Plan has been unveiled by Tanya Plibersek MP, Minister for the Environment and Water. But while it has been designed to bolster marine biodiversity protection, some industry leaders say the plan has introduced new challenges. They have warned that while there are wins for conservation, the reduced fishing access will have unintended consequences and consumers are likely to face higher seafood prices as fisheries grapple with shrinking grounds and rising costs. 

Source: Worldfishing l  Read the full article here

 


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