Finally! Fraser River sockeye MSC certified

Nearly nine years after applying for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, British Columbia's Fraser River sockeye fishery earned the eco-label.
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Wal-Mart: Counter closures may boost seafood sales

A Wal-Mart spokesman told IntraFish Friday the retailer has closed around half of the fresh fish counters at its Florida Super Center stores, but said the move may actually boost seafood sales.

Vietnam: prices push shrimp top of exports

Shrimp has overtaken pangasius as Vietnam’s leading seafood export as prices reached their highest level in 10 years, driven by demand from the United States.

Thai Union, MW Brands: match made in heaven?

The acquisition of MW Brands by Thai Union Frozen Products is being toasted by analysts, investors and industry insiders as a strong marriage.

Salmon price: slightly up for larger fish

Salmon prices for the first week of August should remain stable compared to the last week of July, according to the predictions of three Norwegian exporters.

Most read: VAP in U.S., French eco-label

Marine Harvest's value-added processing (VAP) Europe division’s growing sales to the United States got you clicking this week, along with French eco-label development.

Morpol raises share capital

Polish salmon processor Morpol increased its share capital by NOK 17.8 million (€2.2 million/$2.9 million).

Lower growth rate for small salmon, trout

Growth has improved for bigger salmon in Norwegian salmon cages this year compared with the same period last year, but not smaller salmon.

Agama looks to Canada, China to grow Russia shrimp share

Agama, one of Russia’s major coldwater and warmwater shrimp buyers, is extending its sourcing network to Canada and China as it plans to boost its market share.

Nissui buys McDonald’s processor

Nippon Suisan Kaisha (Nissui), the world’s second largest seafood firm in sales, said Thursday it acquired McDonald’s Japan processor Delmar Co. Read also
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