IN BRIEF - Glenn Cooke, Co-founder and CEO of Cooke Inc., wrote a letter to Premier Furey requesting the withdrawal of the Federal NMCA
CANADA
Wednesday, December 04, 2024
Cooke Inc. Opposes Proposed NMCA in South Coast Fjords
In a personal letter sent to Premier Furey of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Glenn Cooke to protect local industries and the families that rely on them rather than impose restrictive measures that will lead to their demise.
Cooke Inc., a major Seafood Group, is urging the Newfoundland and Labrador government to withdraw from the proposed National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) in the South Coast Fjords. The company argues that this initiative, spearheaded by the federal government, would have severe negative impacts on local communities and the seafood industry.
The NMCA would restrict fishing and aquaculture activities, jeopardizing the livelihoods of many people who depend on these industries. It would also hinder the growth of the aquaculture sector, particularly salmon farming, which has been identified as a key driver of economic development in the region.
Cooke Inc. emphasizes the importance of sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices and highlights the company's commitment to environmental responsibility. They argue that the NMCA would undermine these efforts and limit opportunities for future growth.
The company urges the provincial government to prioritize the economic and social well-being of coastal communities and to reject the proposed NMCA.
Following poor results from this year's salmon fishing season—which ended with 108 catches, an 18% decrease from the previous year—the Department of Rural Affairs and Agricultural Policy of the Principality of Asturias announced a few days ago that it would evaluate these figures, alongside all scientific indicators, "to adopt the decisions deemed technically most appropriate for preserving the species."
This Tuesday, the Department of Rural Affairs announced that it will propose a temporary ban on salmon fishing in 2027 to the Council for Aquatic Ecosystems and Inland Fishing, with the aim of fostering the species' recovery.
Source: iPac.acuicultura | Read the full article here
Shell-volution is advancing Scotland’s aquaculture sector through targeted research and innovation designed to strengthen mussel farming and the long-term resilience of the shellfish industry.
The project has appointed internationally recognised mussel aquaculture researcher Dr Brad Skelton, Research Fellow at the University of Auckland, as Independent Scientific Advisor for a one-year pilot.
Dr Skelton will provide independent scientific advice, constructive challenge and an international perspective to help ensure Shell-volution’s research, innovation and knowledge exchange activities deliver practical benefits for Shetland’s mussel sector and support the long-term growth of Scotland’s shellfish industry.
Aquaculture UK provided a showcase for some of the best and most innovative products in the fish farming space.
Aquaculture UK is the UK’s leading trade exhibition and conference for the aquaculture and fish-farming sector — a free-to-attend, industry trade show that brings together suppliers, farm managers, researchers and other professionals to see new products, hear technical and commercial conference sessions, and network.
This year, the show took place at its new venue - the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow.The biennial event, which ran from June 16-17, saw a 22% increase in visitors since the last Aquaculture UK in Aviemore, with international attendees surging by 33%.
Author: Janice Johnston / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
Six salmon-producing communities in northeastern Japan have adopted a common identity as corporate investment begins to lift national output.
Iwate, a prefecture on Japan’s northeastern Pacific coast, is attempting to turn six separate salmon-producing communities into a recognisable regional industry, according to a press release from the prefectural government this week.
The prefecture’s long Sanriku coastline includes the municipalities of Kuji, Miyako, Yamada, Otsuchi, Kamaishi and Rikuzentakata.Each has developed its own farmed-salmon products and local branding.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
US-based AZ Gems, which has Indian capital backing, has also acquired two vessels from the Galician-owned company.
The US company AZ Gems has purchased the "La Escalerona" wild shrimp processing plant—located in Puerto Madryn (Chubut, Argentina)—as well as the vessels *Don Nacho* and *Codaste*. Both assets belonged to the Galician-owned San Isidro group, the Argentine subsidiary of Lanzal.
While San Isidro confirmed the transaction, they clarified that only the physical property is being sold, as the company holds numerous other assets. Among these is Greciamar; located just a few meters from La Escalerona, it is one of Argentina's most important wild shrimp processing plants, exporting nearly 100% of its output.
Author: C. Valdes / La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
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.
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Following poor results from this year's salmon fishing season—which ended with 108 catches, an 18% decrease from the previous year—the Department of Rural Affairs and Agricultural Policy of the Principality of Asturias announced a few days ago that it would evaluate these figures, alongside all scientific indicators, "to adopt the decisions deemed technically most appropriate for preserving the species."
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Six salmon-producing communities in northeastern Japan have adopted a common identity as corporate investment begins to lift national output.
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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..png)
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 
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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.
