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CMFRI develops fish seed production tech for 3 species 26 Apr 2017
 
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) here has developed the seed production technology of three species of fish, which is expected to boost the mariculture industry and seafood export as well.     
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Source: www.dnaindia.com
Frozen fish to tinned tuna: India’s appetite for processed seafood is about to take off 26 Apr 2017
 
India has a coastline that extends over 8,000 km, so it’s no surprise that the country is one of the world’s biggest fish producers and a top exporter of fish and fish products.     
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Source: qz.com
Scottish farmed salmon exports grow in value but drop in volume 26 Apr 2017
 
Scottish farmed salmon exports experienced a 17 per cent growth in value last year but a steep drop in volume, according to data supplied by HM Revenue and Customs. The shortfall in supply worldwide caused a growth in prices and this was reflected in a strong rise of benefits for producers. In addition, the sterling pound weaknening favoured exporters from Scotland.     
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Source: www.fis.com
What Trump’s Budget Means for the Filet-O-Fish 26 Apr 2017
 
It is the most voluminously caught fish in the United States, accounting for a quarter of everything Americans catch. As such it is the major bulwark against the United States’ multibillion-dollar seafood trade deficit — the second-largest deficit in our trade portfolio, after crude oil. And it is, today, the main component in the McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish, or the “fish delight,” as Donald Trump likes to call it.     
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Source: www.nytimes.com
Exports of Scottish farmed salmon leap by 17% 25 Apr 2017
 
Exports of farmed salmon from Scotland rose 17% by value last year, but there was another steep drop in the volume of fish sold overseas.     
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Source: www.bbc.com
New fisheries rules strengthen data collection 25 Apr 2017
 
A new regulation simplifying and strengthening the current system for the collection of biological, environmental, technical and socio-economic data in the fisheries sector has been adopted by the European Council.     
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Source: FIS
Major reforms on cards in fish sale and auction sector 25 Apr 2017
 
KOZHIKODE - The Fisheries department of Kerala government is all set for a major reform in the fish sale and auction sector. The move is aimed at restricting fish auction at harbours through permit and to protect fishermen from exploitation.     
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Source: www.fis.com
High halibut volumes in Alaska likely to impact prices 24 Apr 2017
 
Alaska has had two weeks of strong halibut landings, prior to the opening of the main halibut season in Russia, according to this week’s Tradex Foods 3-Minute Market Insight.     
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Source: The Fish Site
Agriculture Ministry to check tra exports to US 21 Apr 2017
 
Viet Nam will inspect a sample from every batch of tra fish exported to the US to check them for food safety, according to a new ministerial decision. Tra fish being processed before export to the US. Viet Nam will inspect a sample from every batch of tra fish exported to the US to check food safety, according to a new ministerial decision.     
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Source: english.vietnamnet.vn
White fish exports continue steady rise 18 Apr 2017
 
NORWEGIAN fishermen are continuing to enjoy an export boom as sales of the main white fish species show a steady increase. Figures from the Norwegian Seafood Council reveal that the country exported 129,000 tonnes of cod, haddock and saithe during the first quarter of this year with a total value of NOK 4.2 billion. As with salmon, demand from China is driving up demand. The volume was up by five per cent on the previous year and value up by six per cent.     
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Source: www.fishupdate.com