IN BRIEF - Bangkok battles outbreak of black chin tilapia, invasive species posing threat to local aquaculture
THAILAND
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Bangkok is battling an outbreak of black chin tilapia, an invasive species that poses a threat to local aquaculture. The situation has escalated to the point where local government officials, including Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, and MPs from various parties visited affected areas in Bang Khun Thian district to assess the impact and coordinate a response.
The situation has escalated to the point where local government officials, including Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, and MPs from various parties visited affected areas in Bang Khun Thian district to assess the impact and coordinate a response.
The invasive fish, known for its rapid breeding and resilience to environmental conditions, preys on smaller fish and fish eggs, disrupting the local aquatic ecosystem. Originating from Samut Songkhram province, the outbreak has now spread to several districts in Bangkok, including Bang Khun Thian, Thung Khru, and Bang Bon, affecting around 900 aquaculture farmers.
The startup has secured around €1.7 million to scale production of protein from invasive crab species for use in the feed and food industry.
Danish impact startup Decameal has secured DKK 12.7 million (approximately €1.7 million) in new funding to accelerate its mission of transforming an invasive marine species into a sustainable protein source that could be incorporated into aquafeed. The company extracts protein and other ingredients from overabundant beach crabs, providing a valuable resource for the feed and food industries while helping to restore marine biodiversity.
Source: The Fish Site | Read the full article here
Suempol acquires Belgian shrimp processor Van Biesen & Pieters
Polish seafood company Suempol has acquired Van Biesen & Pieters, a family-owned shrimp processor based in Sint-Gillis-Waas, Belgium. Financial details were not disclosed.
The deal marks a return to Suempol’s origins in shrimp processing and distribution, while adding to its European portfolio built through acquisitions in Germany, France, the UK and Norway. Founded in 1989, Suempol is Poland’s oldest smoked salmon producer and also supplies a range of fresh and value-added salmon products.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
STANLEY– The Falkland Islands Fisheries Committee met to discuss the future of the Illex fishery, including a proposal to bring it under the Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) system. The meeting took place as the second Loligo season faces a third consecutive year of low catches, prompting increasing calls for more research into the causes of the decline.
According to data presented to the Committee, the total catch for the current Loligo season, after 26 days, is far below the historical median. This ongoing disruption is causing significant concern among producers, who are urging officials to investigate the reasons behind the low yields.
The discussion on the Illex fishery’s potential shift to the ITQ system is a key point on the agenda, as the government seeks to balance resource management with the economic needs of the industry. The move would represent a major change in how the fishery is managed, following a model already in place for other species.
A four-member delegation from India’s Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery (CICEF) recently conducted a five-day visit to Sri Lanka to study the proposed development of the Point Pedro fishery harbour in the Northern Province. The team, representing the Indian Ministry of Fisheries, was in the country from September 8 to 12, 2025.
The Supreme Court upheld a fine of nearly $70 million against the company Caleta Bay, after proving that in 2016 it produced more rainbow trout than authorized in its cages in the Reloncaví estuary, in Cochamó, Los Lagos Region.
During that year, the company was permitted to harvest one million fish, but official records showed inconsistencies. While it reported 794,000 fish in the aquaculture inspection system, it declared 809,000 in a sworn declaration to the Undersecretariat of Fisheries. This difference of more than 15,000 fish was compounded by the omission of 50,547 fish that were not reported as output
Source: MundoAcuicola | Read the full article here
The Ministry of Production Releases 42,432 Tons to Ensure the Continuity of Small-Scale Fishing and Announces New Control and Oversight Measures.
The Ministry of Production (Produce) announced the advancement of the harvest of 42,432 tons of giant squid (pota), corresponding to the second phase of the expanded annual quota for this strategic resource. The measure seeks to guarantee the continuity of artisanal fishing activity and preserve the sustainability of the production chain, after the first phase of the catch was exhausted ahead of schedule.
Norway’s only land-based Arctic char producer declared bankruptcy last week, hit by a combination of financing difficulties and the impact of warming temperatures.
Blåfjell, based in Lierne, Trøndelag, recorded a pre-tax loss of NOK 10.5 million (£782,000) in 2024 and was struggling to find investors to tide the company over.
The last straw appears to be Norway’s long, hot summer this year which took its toll on both fish and equipment at the company. Char, a relative of Atlantic salmon, thrives best in cooler conditions.
Author: Robert Outram / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
PT Napindo Media Ashatama (Napindo), a leading trade exhibition organiser in Indonesia, will be promoting Indo Fisheries 2026 Expo & Forum at the Seafood Expo Asia 2025, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore.
This visit marks a strategic step to attract international exhibitors and visitors ahead of the main exhibition in Indonesia.
The 16th edition of Indo Fisheries Expo & Forum, a comprehensive exhibition and forum on fisheries and aquaculture technology—including farming, feed, seeds, health, cold storage, and food processing—will be held alongside Indo Livestock, Indo Feed, Indo Dairy, Indo Agrotech, and Indo Vet 2026 Expo & Forum on 16 – 18 June 2026 at the Nusantara International Convention Exhibition (NICE), PIK 2, Tangerang, Indonesia.
As part of Royal Greenland’s strategy, Quin-Sea Fisheries Ltd will be fully integrated into the Royal Greenland Group.
This integration will ensure closer alignment across the value chain and create syner-gies that strengthen profitability, benefit employees, and support the communities in which we operate.
A new Head of Production will be recruited to oversee all production and raw material purchasing in New-foundland, reporting directly to the EVP, Group Production. Royal Greenland announces that Simon Jarding will leave his position as Managing Director of Quin-Sea Fisheries Ltdwith immediate effect.
Joanne Gibbons, currently Managing Director of Royal Greenland North American sales, has been ap-pointed Interim Managing Director of Quin-Sea Fisheries Ltd. Newfoundland remains a core part of Royal Greenland’s business.
The company is fully committed to strengthening its operations and long-term presence in the region.
The Loligo season continues for now and is being closely monitored to ensure that the conservation biomass limit of 10,000 tons is not exceeded.
This is the latest message from the Falklands Department of Natural Resources regarding the Loligo squid fishery, led by a Galician fleet that has been fearing an early closure for days. The same unit that monitors the resource and has raised the alarm "after three difficult years."
The department is currently working to understand what factors are causing this situation, they point out, noting that there is "a combination of factors" as possible culprits: sea temperatures, changes in ocean currents, natural variability of populations, increased fishing effort, and changes in ecosystem dynamics.
Author: Adrian Amoedo / Faro de Vigo | Read the full article here
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The startup has secured around €1.7 million to scale production of protein from invasive crab species for use in the feed and food industry.
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Suempol acquires Belgian shrimp processor Van Biesen & Pieters
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The Supreme Court upheld a fine of nearly $70 million against the company 
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The Ministry of Production Releases 42,432 Tons to Ensure the Continuity of Small-Scale Fishing and Announces New Control and Oversight Measures.
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Norway’s only land-based Arctic char producer declared bankruptcy last week, hit by a combination of financing difficulties and the impact of warming temperatures.
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This visit marks a strategic step to attract international exhibitors and visitors ahead of the main exhibition in Indonesia.
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This is the latest message from the Falklands Department of Natural Resources regarding the Loligo squid fishery, led by a Galician fleet that has been fearing an early closure for days. The same unit that monitors the resource and has raised the alarm "after three difficult years."
