Online retailer Amazon, which recently ventured into fresh grocery and seafood delivery, has now introduced its own Amazon Grocery private label brand in the U.S.

Encompassing more than 1,000 “high quality” food items, the selection includes fresh meat and seafood, milk, produce, and pantry staples. Most products are priced under USD 5.00 (EUR 4.26), “offering exceptional value to customers.

During a time when consumers are particularly price-conscious, Amazon Grocery delivers more than 1,000 quality grocery items across all categories that don't compromise on quality or taste

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

AKVA group sells hybrid feed barge to Arctic Fish in Iceland.

AKVA group has signed an agreement with Arctic Fish for the delivery of an AC700R feed barge, due for completion by July 2026 and transport to Iceland’s west coast in September.

The AC700R model, with a 700-tonne feed capacity, hybrid power system and reinforced design for exposed sites, will serve as a key addition to Arctic Fish’s infrastructure in the region. It will be equipped with AKVA group’s latest AKVA connect software, allowing precise control of both feeding and operational systems

Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here

Mowi Canada East has blamed environmental factors for another big mortality event at its farms on the south coast of Newfoundland.

More than 10% of fish died at died at two Mowi farming operations near Chaleur Bay on Newfoundland's south coast

The reason for the mortality was due to repeat sea lice infestations caused by a prolonged period of high-water surface temperatures, no rainfall or freshwater run-off into the fjords and no winds to drive the usual surface currents. These conditions are ideal for sea lice and other small marine animals to flourish.

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Artisanal fishermen have escalated their protests by setting up barricades in response to the persistent presence of Chinese squid jigging vessels ("poteras") along the Chilean coast.

This action reinforces the national complaints from the fishing union, which accuses the Chinese ships of engaging in the informal (illegal) capture of jumbo squid (jibia) under the pretext of merely "refueling" near the coastline. Chilean fishermen assert that the operation of the Chinese fleet directly threatens their livelihoods and the sustainability of local fishing resources.

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A dramatic maritime accident occurred on the night of October 4 near the Ca Na estuary, when the fishing vessel BD 83019-TS (22.6 m long, 800 HP), captained by Nguyen Tran Ut (born 1976), sank after being struck by the oil tanker MS FAVOR.

The fishing boat, with 11 crew members aboard, was navigating about 17 nautical miles southeast of the Ca Na estuary (Khanh Hoa province) when it was hit by the tanker, which was traveling south to north, at 10:30 PM.

Immediately, the fishing vessel BV 95869-TS, captained by Nguyen Van Tao (born 1989) operating nearby, managed to rescue 10 of the crew members. Tragically, Captain Nguyen Tran Ut remains missing and is presumed to be trapped in the ship's cabin. The rescued crew are currently being transported to the port of Ca Na.

According to reports from the captain of a nearby vessel, the oil tanker MS FAVOR continued its course without stopping to provide aid.

The Gia Lai Border Guard Command is coordinating the search and rescue efforts, contacting six nearby ships to continue the search for the missing captain. Authorities have also issued a request to national agencies (Navy Command, Coast Guard, and Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centers) to mobilize additional resources. Furthermore, they are seeking contact with the Maritime Administration to obtain information about the tanker and coordinate further action.

“We weren’t setting out to look for sharks or other endangered species"

Anew study which used DNA barcoding to identify species in surimi – specifically imitation crab – sold in grocery stores in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. found evidence of unlabeled shark meat in 62 percent of the sampled products, with some shark meat from critically endangered species. 

The study, recently published in Food Control comes on the heels of another recent study which found evidence of endangered shark meat being sold in U.S. grocery stores either with the species mislabeled or under the vague label of “shark.” 

Author: Erin Spampinato / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here

Salmon Evolution (OSE: SALME) reports continued stable operations with minimal mortality and  high biomass production.

Q3 operational summary:

• Harvest of 1,387 tonnes HOG with  weight of  all-in price realisation of NOK ~61/kg. Average harvest kg HOG, up 20% from last quarter. run-rate 3.5
• Net biomass growth of ~1,800 tonnes LW, up 6 % from Q2. Fifth consecutive quarter with increased biomass production Q/Q.
• Fully stocked farm with a standing biomass of 3,009 tonnes LW per Q3, aligned with target both in volume and individuals.

“Salmon prices recovered during September on back of negative year on year growth in Norwegian biomass, supporting an increasingly tight  supply-demand With a fully stocked farm and steadily improving production and harvest weights, Salmon Evolution is well positioned to capitalize on this”, CEO of Salmon Evolution, Trond Håkon said.