SeafoodSource is closely following the sustainable seafood movement and is compiling a regular round-up of sector updates pertaining to sustainability initiatives.
- The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has joined the newly formed Nature Crime Alliance, which will focus on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Officially founded 23 August, the Nature Crime Alliance is a partnership between the World Resources
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SeafoodSource is closely following the plant-based and cell-based seafood alternatives market by compiling a regular round-up of updates from the sector.
-Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based seafood analog startup Seed to Surf tinned seafood analog maker has been chosen to join the Whole Foods Market Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP).
The Austin, Texas, U.S.A. grocery chain launched its LEAP program in 2022 as a means of aiding the growth
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To keep up to date with the latest personnel changes across the seafood industry, SeafoodSource is compiling a regular round-up of hiring announcements and other personnel-related shifts worldwide. If you have an announcement, please send it to [email protected].
-On 21 August, the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers announced Alvin Burch, a longtime member and industry veteran, had died. Burch worked in the seafood
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The Panama Canal, through which 40 percent of container traffic from Asia to Europe travels, is predicted to see unprecedented congestion in the lead-up to the year-end holiday season.
A historic drought in Panama has slowed down traffic through the canal, with restrictions imposed on ship draft and the number of vessels allowed to make the crossing due to water conservation regulations. As a result, the average wait time to use the canal has
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Norwegian salmon prices continued to decline in the 33rd week of the year, continuing a downward pricing trend.
The Nasdaq Salmon Index reported the average price of a kilogram of Atlantic salmon farmed in Norway hit NOK 73.39 (USD 6.90, EUR 6.37), a drop of NOK 0.80 (USD 0.08, EUR 0.07), or 1.08 percent, week-over-week to compared to week 32.
Norway exported a total of 22,698 MT of salmon in the past week, up from the 22,368 MT it sent in
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SeafoodSource is closely following the sustainable seafood movement by compiling a regular round-up of sector updates pertaining to sustainability initiatives.
The consultation is open for public commentary until 8 September and goes to the GSSI Steering Board. The
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SeafoodSource is closely following the plant-based and cell-based seafood alternatives market by compiling a regular round-up of updates from the sector.
-On 13 August, researchers at the National University of Singapore announced the creation of a 3D-printed calamari analog made from microalgae protein and mung bean protein. The analog contains more protein than real calamari, at 20 percent versus 8 percent, according to the research team,
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To keep up to date with the latest personnel changes across the seafood industry, SeafoodSource is compiling a regular round-up of hiring announcements and other personnel-related shifts worldwide. If you have an announcement, please send it to [email protected].
- On 17 August, the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) announced it has promoted Steven Hart to the position of senior vice president of market development. Hart joined GSA in
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SeafoodSource is closely following the plant-based and cell-based seafood alternatives market by compiling a regular round-up of updates from the sector.
- Singapore-based cell-cultured meat and seafood company Umami Meats has developed a partnership with Cult Food Science Corp to develop cultivated pet treats.
Cult Food Science Corp., headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is working with Umami to develop Marine Cat – cat treats using
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Prices for Norwegian salmon continued to slip in the 32nd week of the year, continuing a downward trend.
The Nasdaq Salmon Index reported the price of a kilogram of Atlantic salmon farmed in Norway reached an average NOK 74.18 (USD 7.03, EUR 6.44), a drop of NOK 4.70 (USD 0.45, EUR 0.41), or 5.95 percent, week-over-week to compared to week 31.
Norway exported a total of 21,060 MT of salmon in the past week, up from the 20,183 MT it send int hte
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