In 2024, Nauterra, the global food company specializing in canned fish products with leading brands such as Calvo, successfully reintroduced 53,282 tons of tuna and sardine waste into the production cycle, giving it a second life as by-products and advancing its goals of reducing food waste and maximizing resource utilization. This waste, which would otherwise have been discarded, was used primarily to produce fishmeal and oil for animal feed, fertilizers, and the chemical and cosmetic industries. Thanks to this commitment, in 2024, the company's packaging and finished product plants in Spain and Brazil renewed their "Zero Waste" certification.

In late August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an import alert on frozen breaded shrimp from Indonesia due to the presence of radioactive isotope Cesium-137 (Cs-137).

That alert has since wreaked havoc on some U.S. importers, processors, and retailers.

The FDA issued the alert after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) identified Cs-137 in shipping containers at multiple U.S. ports.

The shipments in question were stopped from entering the U.S., and a subsequent investigation found evidence of Cs-137 in just one shipment of breaded shrimp.

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

Huon Aquaculture CEO criticises Tasmanian salmon review as “gossip-driven”.

Huon Aquaculture’s new chief executive Charles von der Heyde has questioned the Tasmanian government’s decision to review the salmon industry, describing the move as the result of “misinformation” and “gossip” about disease levels, according to reporting from ABC.

Premier Jeremy Rockliff announced the review and a moratorium on marine expansion in August, following claims that rickettsia bacterial disease had spread more widely during winter and after the industry sought approval to use the antibiotic Florfenicol.

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FALKLAND ISLANDS (Malvinas) — A new study has developed an innovative model to forecast the abundance of Argentine shortfin squid (Illex argentinus) in the Falkland Islands region, highlighting how environmental variability drives key fluctuations in this vital resource. Led by Dr. Tobias Buring and Dr. Alastair M. Baylis, the research combined extensive oceanographic data with advanced modeling techniques to predict seasonal shifts.

The study, published in the journal Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, found that temperature and zooplankton are the primary factors determining squid abundance, although variations in sea surface height and ocean eddies also play an influential role. “By linking squid density directly to specific oceanographic variables, our model improves the prediction accuracy of seasonal shifts, offering fisheries a more dynamic tool,” said Dr. Buring.

Argentine shortfin squid are central to both regional economies and the marine food chain. By forecasting their abundance, fisheries managers can plan quotas, adapt to environmental change, and strengthen long-term sustainability. The project, supported by Atlantic Catch Ltd. and the Falkland Islands Fisheries Department, now aims to validate the model with in-situ observations to extend its forecasting capabilities under future climate change scenarios.

Source: MercoPress

According to a recent RaboResearch report, the aquaculture industry is experiencing a surge in demand for fish meal and fish oil, driven by the expansion of high-value species and more intensive farming practices. However, this demand is clashing with stagnant marine ingredient availability and increasing vulnerability to supply shocks, particularly those linked to climate change and recurring El Niño events.

As global aquaculture production continues to rise, the industry faces the significant challenge of ensuring a stable supply of essential omega-3 fatty acids and proteins amid stagnating marine ingredient availability

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