The UK government just set up a new task force aimed at resolving the export problems faced by Scotland’s seafood industry after the Brexit transition.
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AquaMaof Starts Proximar’s RAS Facility in Japan
AquaMaof Aquaculture Technologies Ltd., a world leader in Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology for intelligent land-based aquaculture, starts construction of a RAS facility in Japan for the production of Atlantic Salmon.
NaturalShrimp, Inc. Stocking Shrimp in Texas Production Facility
NaturalShrimp, Inc. (OTCQB: SHMP), the aqua-tech Company that developed and patented the first commercially-operational RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture System), stocked four of the nursery tanks in the newly constructed La Coste, Texas production facility in January with postlarvae (PL) shrimp.
Subway Lawsuit Claims Tuna isn’t the Real Deal
Subway Restaurants has been taking a beating lately over allegations that it’s tuna wraps and sandwiches don’t actually have tuna fish in them, according to a class-action lawsuit.
5 People Charged for $4 Million Salmon Theft
How is it five people allegedly stole 250 tonnes of salmon without committing piracy on the high seas? The tasty, tasty loot, valued at $4 million, was taken from a processing plant in Sydney, Australia. No boarding action with cannons and cutlasses. And it didn’t happen all at once, either.
Promoting Aquaculture in the Lake Victoria Basin
Developing sustainable aquaculture is a must for the future no matter who you are. And in East Africa, WorldFish is growing its research partnership with the Lake Victoria Fishing Organization (LVFO) to do just that.
New Wave Foods Completes $18 Million Series A Financing
New Wave Foods is hitting the $9 billion dollar shrimp market with a plant-based shrimp made of sustainable seaweed and plant proteins. The Company will initially focus on selling its product to restaurants and food service locations.
Fishermen Attack Conservationists in Mexico
The Associated Press reports that Friday two fishermen were injured off Mexico’s Baja California coast when they rammed their small boat into a larger vessel used by Sea Shepherd, a group that works to protect the endangered vaquita porpoise.
American Eateries Promo Seafood and Sake
U..S. restaurants are teaming with the Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO) to promote seafood and sake pairings. The idea is to conjure a unique dining experience for diners.
EU to Eliminate US Lobster Tariffs
The European Union parliament handed American lobster fishermen an early Christmas present just now by passing a mini trade deal drops lobster tariffs for five years.