Other Media | SeafoosSource: Norwegian Seafood Council focusing on expanding US export market
NORWAY
Monday, April 15, 2024
The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has been placing an enhanced focus on the U.S. market as the country seeks to continue expanding its seafood export value. During an informational seminar hosted by the NSC, officials with the organization emphasized its work in the U.S. is a key part of its plans for expanding Norway’s seafood exports. Author: Chris Chase / SeafoodSource l Read the full article here
Philippe Michaud, Seychelles national' FiTI lead, made the statement in a press conference on Wednesday.
"When a government has transparency and participation, it brings interest to the country and Seychelles has gotten a good reputation in the region and globally,"said Michaud.
He added that more still needs to be done, especially on available information on the Seychelles' fisheries sector.
Fisheries is the second top contributor to the economy of Seychelles, an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean.
The 2022 FiTI Report presents a comprehensive array of data identified by the 12 thematic areas of the FiTI Standard. It has catch statistics across different scales of fishing operations to the health of fish populations, along with detailed information on access agreements and governmental subsidies within the sector.
The report also highlights the dedication of the national fisheries authorities to maintaining robust data collection practices and consistent information sharing with the public.
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is reporting an uptick in diverse fisheries production out-turns, including for sea cucumber and sea moss (a species of algae).
Principal Director of the NFA’s Capture Fisheries Division, Stephen Smikle, says the Authority welcomes this level of engagement by local producers.
“In recent years, we have seen a rise in non-traditional products like sea moss and sea cucumber, which [are] produced primarily for export, and we have had some level of increased production in conch and lobster,”he said.
Mr. Smikle told JIS News that these products are considered fish under the law and, as such, the industry and its operations must be regulated.
According to a Polaris Market Research Report, the global sea moss industry was valued at US$2.58 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 1.8 percent by 2032.
Aquatic plants are defined as fish under the Fisheries Act.
Persons interested in harvesting and/or growing sea moss, require a license from the NFA.
The excitement is set to continue over the next few days!
Future Food Experience+ at Hall 5 | All Day: Tune in as industry experts share their invaluable experience and expertise on trends, deep tech, food innovation, and more! Get ready for a line up of insightful panel sessions and engaging presentations!
Halal Pavilion at Hall 2 foyer | All Day: The influence of the halal trend shines bright! Here's a fascinating tidbit: Did you know 20% of our exhibitors feature halal-certified products?
Start-Up Showcase and Networking | 31 May, 2.30PM - 3.30PM: Don't miss it - 3 startups are set to take center stage, presenting their innovative products!
Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge | 1 June, from 3.30PM: Join us as we unveil the winners of the prestigious Best Ultimate Establishment Award, Best Ultimate Asian Gourmet Challenge, Best Ultimate Asian Chef Award, Best Ultimate Professional Chef Award, and Best Ultimate Junior Chef Award.
With just two more days until THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2024 concludes on 1 June 2024, don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in a world where innovation and inspiration reign supreme!
Under the motto, Sustainable fishing means more..., this year MSC celebrates the fourth edition of this initiative and throughout the week, from June 3 to 9, a series of activities will be carried out focused on showing how sustainable fishing successfully contributes to the protection of our oceans and, therefore, to the health of the planet and our own.
“Seas Forever Week” has the collaboration of around 90 entities from the scientific, commercial, educational, communication and sustainability fields. Among this year's activities, the collaboration between the Coloring The World Foundation and MSC stands out, which has materialized in an urban intervention open to the public by the renowned multidisciplinary artist Okuda San Miguel.
With this original installation, using art as a transformative tool, the growing interest of global consumers, and Spanish consumers in particular, in the health of the oceans and the importance of sustainable fishing for promote its conservation and regeneration.
Since there have been records, a La Niña phenomenon has never coincided with such a warm Atlantic. Energy and dynamics come together to create cyclones that may also be more intense than normal.
Meteored releases its first estimate for the 2024 tropical cyclone season in the Atlantic Ocean, where it is estimated that it could be very active. This is derived from the large number of cyclone formation, from depressions to major hurricanes.
Generalized concern in the Spanish fishing sector about the possible consequences that the yellow card for illegal fishing that the European Commission has just issued to Senegal may entail, with direct implications for the interests of the fleet that fishes under the protection of the EU-Senegal fishing agreement. as well as for the set of mixed Galician and Andalusian societies present in the African state. If the Senegalese Government does not agree to improve its compliance and control guarantees, and reinforce its commitment to the fight against illegal fishing by correcting the “serious deficiencies” argued by Brussels, the yellow card could become a red one. And with this, the closure of the community market to all fish landed in Senegalese ports and processed in its factories.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras l Read the full article here
The Seafarers’ Charity is honoured to announce that His Majesty King Charles III has become our new Patron, succeeding Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This announcement was made today by Paul Butterworth, Chair of Trustees, at the charity’s Annual Meeting held at the prestigious Fishmongers’ Hall in London.
Since its inception in 1917, The Seafarers’ Charity has been supported by the Royal Family in its mission to tackle seafarer hardship in all its forms, both at sea and on land.
Author: Oliver McBride / The Fishing Daily l Read the full article here
Negotiations impact around 700 members of Industri Energi working in companies such as BioMar, Pelagia, Skretting, MOWI Feed, and EWOS.
Norwegian workers union Industri Energi (IE) and the country’s Seafood Federation (Sjømat Norge) have successfully concluded central wage negotiations for the fish meal and fish feed industry, resulting in a new wage agreement.
Minimum wage rates will be increased by NOK 13.64 ($1.29/€1.19) per hour.
Source: SalmonBusiness l Read the full article here
Target, Walmart, and Amazon Fresh are the latest grocery chains in the U.S. to lower prices, after Southeastern Grocers and Giant Food announced initiatives to lower prices this spring.
Walmart said it rolled back prices on nearly 7,000 items in its stores.
While food price inflation has declined since last year, Walmart US President and CEO John Furner acknowledged years of rising prices are taking a toll on U.S. consumers, as well as the company’s bottom line.
Author: Christine Blank / SeafoodSource l Read the full article here
It will take place between May 16 to August 15, 2024.
On May 16, the scientific vessel Dra. Barbieri set sail from the Port of Valparaíso to carry out the "Direct evaluation of yellow shrimp, red shrimp and nylon shrimp between the Regions of Antofagasta and Biobío" the project leadership is led by the Researcher Carolina Lang. The captain of the ship is Rolando Cabrera, and the head of the cruise ship is the fishing engineer Bernardo Leiva.
Gonzalo Pereira, Executive Director of IFOP, expressed “this is a new milestone for the Dra. Barbieri ship, which set sail on the first crustacean research cruise, between Antofagasta and Santa María Island in the south of Chile, a total of 20 participating people among the crew, researchers from the direct evaluation department as well as from the oceanography and environment department and scientific observers.
For us, this cruise is tremendously important because we are beginning a new stage, in which we have two scientific vessels carrying out parallel research work, which previously had to be done alternately either with the Abate Molina or with leased vessels. I have to highlight that this first cruise has the participation of the pilot Ailyn Miranda.”
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Philippe Michaud, Seychelles national' FiTI lead, made the statement in a press conference on Wednesday. 
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Principal Director of the NFA’s Capture Fisheries Division, Stephen Smikle, says the Authority welcomes this level of engagement by local producers.
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Since there have been records, a La Niña phenomenon has never coincided with such a warm Atlantic. Energy and dynamics come together to create cyclones that may also be more intense than normal.
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Generalized concern in the Spanish fishing sector about the possible consequences that the yellow card for illegal fishing that the European Commission has just issued to Senegal may entail, with direct implications for the interests of the fleet that fishes under the protection of the EU-Senegal fishing agreement. as well as for the set of mixed Galician and Andalusian societies present in the African state. If the Senegalese Government does not agree to improve its compliance and control guarantees, and reinforce its commitment to the fight against illegal fishing by correcting the “serious deficiencies” argued by Brussels, the yellow card could become a red one. And with this, the closure of the community market to all fish landed in Senegalese ports and processed in its factories. 
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The Seafarers’ Charity is honoured to announce that His Majesty King Charles III has become our new Patron, succeeding Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This announcement was made today by Paul Butterworth, Chair of Trustees, at the charity’s Annual Meeting held at the prestigious Fishmongers’ Hall in London.
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