Nine years ago,New Zealand King Salmon (NZKS) started the resource consent and consultation process for its Blue Endeavour open ocean salmon farm.
Now, the NZX-listed company is celebrating achieving final Government approval to proceed with an aquaculture project that will be a New Zealand-first – and a world-first in farming the King Salmon species in the open ocean.
Carl Carrington, NZKS Chief Executive Officer describes the process to gain resource consent, Fisheries New Zealand approval and to find common ground with iwi, eNGOs, and the community as being ‘very robust.’
This season's dried nori production is slow due to factors such as high water temperatures and lack of nutrients, and this is an unusual situation, with scheduled joint sales dates being canceled one after another across the country.
In the previous fishing season, the final number of fish was 4.8 billion pieces, an unprecedented decrease in production, and wholesalers had high hopes for this season's production, but it is now possible that production will be at the same level as the previous fishing season.
According to the results of joint sales of dried seaweed by the Fisheries Federation (November 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024) compiled by the National Fisheries Federation's Nori Business Promotion Council as of March 1, the overall number of sheets has increased compared to the same period last year. The number of tickets sold was 3,409.6 million, an increase of 2%, and the amount was 76,320,150,000 yen, an increase of 14%.
Due to the significantly lower quantity, the average price per piece was 22.38 yen, 2.41 yen higher than the same period last year. As with the previous fishing season, market prices have continued to be quite strong, and seaweed product manufacturers are being forced to consider raising prices. [....]
From March 1 to June 30, 2024, Rosrybolovstvo accepts applications for a share of the quota for catching aquatic biological resources for investment purposes (investment quotas).
Quotas will be distributed according to the 1st and 2nd stages of the state support program for the further modernization of the fishery complex of the Russian Federation.
As part of the 1st stage, quotas of halibut, greenling, grenadier, flounder, squid, and pacific cod are allocated in the Far Eastern basin for the construction of ships.
As part of the 2nd stage, quotas for pollock, herring, halibut, flounder, squid, pacific cod and greenling were proposed for the construction of ships and coastal processing plants in the Far East.
Substitute foods for salmon and tuna using plant-based ingredients sold by Azuma Foods
As interest in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) increases, plant-based alternative foods that lead to the sustainable use of marine resources are becoming more popular, including fish sashimi. The quality has improved to the point that not only the appearance but also the taste and texture of the inside are said to be close to the real thing, and it is attracting attention both domestically and internationally.
Substitute foods for salmon and tuna using plant-based ingredients sold by Azuma Foods
Starting in 2021, Azuma Foods Co., Ltd., a food company in Komono Town, Mie Prefecture, will be selling saku made from konnyaku powder and other ingredients to imitate sashimi such as tuna or salmon. Both fish species have been reproduced down to the whitish streaks, and are said to be "just like the real thing.''
According to the company, its products are mainly sold to overseas countries such as the United States and Canada, and "many orders come from vegetarians and vegans." In Japan, orders are coming from restaurants specializing in vegetarian cuisine and temples that serve vegetarian cuisine, and sales volume is said to be on the rise.
Meanwhile, Nippon Ham Co., Ltd., a major meat processing company, has developed an alternative fish meat for tuna sashimi, which is in high demand among fish. [....]
In January 2024, Vietnam's tuna export turnover continued its growth momentum from the end of 2023, increasing by 58% to reach 79 million USD. Exports of both tuna product groups are currently increasing over the same period.
Author/source: Nguyen Ha/VASEP (translated from original in vietnamese)
The Greek company Tsakos announced it was closing its naval operations in Uruguay but will keep other investments in the South American country, it was reported in Montevideo after early versions that the firm was departing altogether.
Tsakos' decision will result in 200 people losing their jobs, due to which both the labor union and the National Ports Administration were given due notice, it was explained. Since an accident at the Montevideo docks on Dec. 8, 2022, Tsakos tried to find a new dock to keep up operations in the Port of Montevideo. After months of negotiations, bidding, and cost appraisals, Tsakos was unable to access a suitable floating dock.
“After having exhausted all the options that were on the table and despite the great support received from the Uruguayan government and the best disposition of all our staff, Tsakos Industrias Navales has been forced to make the sad decision to close its operations in the country,” the company said in a statement.
However, according to Ámbito citing “company sources” Tsakos will remain in Uruguay doing business in renewable energies, agro-forestry, and real estate, in addition to the cultural activities of the María Tsakos Foundation.
Meanwhile, the Executive Committee of the National Union of Metal Workers and Related Branches (Untmra) urged the Uruguayan government “to contribute with the necessary solutions for the work of Uruguayans,” because Montevideo “needs a dam.”
Thai Union Group CEO Thiraphong Chansiri said his company isn’t expecting to earn much from the sale of Red Lobster.
Chansiri said on a 19 February investors’ call and at a subsequent shareholder meeting he didn’t expect any one-time gain from a sale of the casual dining chain, which has around 560 locations in internationally, the bulk of which are in the U.S.
Thai Union announced in January 2024 it aims to pursue an exit from its strategic partnership and minority investment in Red Lobster Master Holdings, which it has held since 2016.
Author: Cliff White / SeafoodSource | read the full article here
£1 million of Welsh Government funding is being made available to boost the marine, fisheries and aquaculture industries in Wales.
The support comes from the Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme, with the application window for this funding opening today. The scheme aims to ensure environmentally and economically sustainable growth in the sector and help coastal communities prosper into the future.
Those in the industry can apply for funding for a wide range of activities from 11 separate categories.
Norway’s seafood export boom continues but there are signs things could be slowing down, according to the latest figures.
The export value total last month was NOK 13.3bn (just short of £1bn), a rise of 3% on a year ago.
The Norwegian Seafood Council said that thanks to large value growth for salmon, trout, cod and snow crab, the export value in February was raised to a historically high level.
Author: Vince McDonagh / FishFarmer | read the full article here
Negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on new rules banning products made with forced labor from the EU market.
Under the agreed text, national authorities or, if third countries are involved, the EU Commission, will investigate the alleged use of forced labor in companies' supply chains. If the study concludes that forced labor has occurred, the authorities can demand that the relevant goods be removed from the EU market and confiscated at the borders.
Source: IndustriasPesqueras | Read the full article here
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The Norwegian snow crab fishery is closing today Norway
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