IN BRIEF - Argentine innovation on the high seas: the fishing vessel Anita was presented
ARGENTINA
Friday, August 09, 2024
At an event held at the Mar del Plata Naval Base, authorities from the companies SPI Astilleros and Luis Solimeno e Hijos presented the vessel and celebrated this new milestone for the naval industry.
In a day full of pride and emotion for the achievement of a new milestone, the final presentation of the fishing vessel Anita took place, the vessel developed and built by SPI Astilleros for the firm Luis Solimeno e Hijos.
The presentation of the Anita took place at the Mar del Plata Naval Base and was attended by the founder and president of SPI Astilleros, Horacio Tettamanti and Sandra Cipolla; the owners of the company Luis Solimeno e Hijos, Antonio and Luis Solimeno; the president of the Mar del Plata Regional Port Consortium, Marcos Gutiérrez; the Commander of the Atlantic Naval Area and Head of the Mar del Plata Naval Base, Rear Admiral, Mr. Marcelo Paternostro, the National Naval Subprefect General Prefect Alejandro Paulo Annichini, the Head of the Mar del Plata Naval Prefecture Major Prefect Rodolfo Cattaneo and representatives of related unions in the sector such as the Naval Workers Union (SAON), the Maritime Fishermen's Union (SIMAPE) and the Argentine Association of Captains, Pilots and Fishing Masters, among others.
The volume of Chilean salmon exports increased by 15.5% to 441,000 tonnes in the first half of 2026, state Customs figures show.
The exports were worth US $3.506 billion, a 7.3% increase compared to the $3.266bn made on an export volume of 382,000 tonnes in the first half of last year, indicating that producers achieved a lower price per kilo.
Exports to the Chilean sector’s biggest customer, the United States, rose from 118,800 tonnes worth £1.326bn in H1 2025 to 133,600 tonnes worth $1.356bn.
Author: Jonathan Garcés / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
Cold-water prawns and the new value equation: Why 2026 could be a breakthrough year for UK foodservice.
Cold-water prawns are emerging as one of the most promising growth categories in UK foodservice, combining premium positioning with operational simplicity. A recently released industry report, launched earlier this year, highlights a category that is already firmly embedded in consumer behaviour — yet still has significant headroom for growth.
Produced by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) under its Seafood from Norway initiative, the study positions cold-water prawns as a high-value ingredient capable of supporting menu innovation, margin growth, and operational efficiency across the UK out-of-home sector.
Chinese tuna-fishing firm Pingtai Rong Ocean Fishery Co. has announced plans to invest CNY 520 million (USD 76.8 million, EUR 67.2 million) in a fishery industrial park project in the Southern African nation of Angola.
Speaking recently at the Sustainable Markets Initiative China Forum in Beijing, Ni Jianbo, the chairman of Pingtai Rong Group, which is the holding company that controls the fishing firm, said the facility will play host to modernized fishing fleets in the near term and aquaculture operations in the long term, “creating local jobs and securing long-term fishing rights.”
Author: Mark Godfrey / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here
"Easing the burden" on companies while simultaneously ensuring that momentum toward achieving decarbonization goals is maintained.
With this aim in mind, the Commission has just proposed a major reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), which was launched in 2005. Since then, while driving down emissions, the scheme has generated €270 billion in revenue that was reinvested in innovation, industrial decarbonization, and the modernization of the European energy system. "However, the geopolitical and economic context has changed, and EU industry is under greater pressure," notes the Commission.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
The prospect of cod and pollock ultimately being left out of the 21st sanctions package reflects the delicate balance between political pressure on Moscow and the need to ensure supplies for the European processing industry.
Negotiations regarding the European Union's twenty-first sanctions package against Russia have once again placed the fishing sector at the heart of the EU debate. Although the European Commission had proposed banning imports of certain species caught by the Russian fleet, the latest discussions among Member States suggest that fish may ultimately be excluded from the final text—a decision that is already impacting European markets for cod and Alaska pollock.
The El Niño climate pattern is expected to trigger severe marine heatwaves, leading to a significant decline in Indian oil sardine availability in 2027, according to the ICAR-Central Marine Research Institute (CMFRI).
Speaking at the inauguration of a scientist–farmer interface programme to mark National Fish Farmers Day at CMFRI on 10 July, CMFRI director Grinson George warned that the warming associated with El Niño is expected to intensify between October and December. The resulting impact is likely to be felt across the northern Indian Ocean by April or May 2027.
Source: The Fish Site | Read the full article here
IceFish attracts visitors from across Iceland and from over 60 other countries. The three-day event focuses on commercial fishing and Aquaculture and offers a wide range of exhibitors from across the sectors.
This year there will be Danish and Faroese pavilions and a strong exhibitor presence from Norway. The exhibition has growing international importance and there are exhibitors from fifteen other countries including Germany, Spain, Canada and the UK.
Naturally occurring compounds such as geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) are two of the leading causes of poor flavour, writes Asbjørn Husby. As producers increasingly adopt more efficient production models, taking control of these compounds is vital.
Geosmin and MIB are naturally occurring organic compounds produced by microorganisms commonly found in aquaculture ponds and recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). Even at extremely low concentrations, once these compounds have been absorbed, it can lead to fish containing undesirable flavours, such as earthy or musty tastes, which are easily noticed by consumers.
With a presence in sectors such as mining, transportation, infrastructure, data centers, energy, and—of course—aquaculture, WSP has focused its expertise and technical capabilities on generating solutions that add value to its clients' businesses and position them for future success.
With extensive experience in consulting, engineering, and integrated solutions, WSP—an international company based in Montreal, Canada—has established itself as a strategic partner for the country's key industries. In southern Chile, its relationship with the aquaculture sector has developed over more than two decades; this track record has enabled the company to gain deep insight into the region, the specific characteristics of the sector, and the challenges it faces regarding growth, sustainability, and innovation.
Chinese agribusiness Joyvio has requested a new arbitration in its long-running legal dispute with the former owners of Chilean salmon farmer Australis Seafoods, following the annulment of a compensation award worth around $300 million (€258 million).
According to Chilean newspaper El Mercurio, Joyvio has asked the Arbitration and Mediation Center (CAM) of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce to appoint a new arbitration panel, arguing that the Santiago Court of Appeals overturned the previous award but did not invalidate the underlying arbitration proceedings.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
Closer Does Not Mean More Abundant: Tuna Shifts Its Map in the Pacific Worldwide
The warming of the Pacific is modifying the distribution of several tuna species in the Eastern Pacific, temporarily bringing them closer to the California coast. For the industry, this signal does no...
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The volume of Chilean salmon exports increased by 15.5% to 441,000 tonnes in the first half of 2026, state Customs figures show.
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Cold-water prawns are emerging as one of the most promising growth categories in UK foodservice, combining premium positioning with operational simplicity. A recently released industry report, launched earlier this year, highlights a category that is already firmly embedded in consumer behaviour — yet still has significant headroom for growth.
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Chinese tuna-fishing firm Pingtai Rong Ocean Fishery Co. has announced plans to invest CNY 520 million (USD 76.8 million, EUR 67.2 million) in a fishery industrial park project in the Southern African nation of Angola.
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"Easing the burden" on companies while simultaneously ensuring that momentum toward achieving decarbonization goals is maintained.
The prospect of cod and pollock ultimately being left out of the 21st sanctions package reflects the delicate balance between political pressure on Moscow and the need to ensure supplies for the European processing industry.
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The El Niño climate pattern is expected to trigger severe marine heatwaves, leading to a significant decline in Indian oil sardine availability in 2027, according to the ICAR-Central Marine Research Institute (CMFRI).
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Naturally occurring compounds such as geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) are two of the leading causes of poor flavour, writes Asbjørn Husby. As producers increasingly adopt more efficient production models, taking control of these compounds is vital.
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