IN BRIEF - He was selected as 'The Most Beautiful Ocean Fisherman'!
CHINA
Tuesday, December 05, 2023
In order to thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important expositions on agriculture, rural areas, rural revitalization and publicity and ideological work, carry forward the spirit of distant-water fishermen who are brave in pioneering, not afraid of hardships, hard-working and tenacious, and move forward courageously, tell the story and highlighof China’s distant-water fisheries.
The style of the fishery industry, and through tree selection and publicity, it inspired pelagic fishermen to work hard and lead the industry team building. In 2022, the China Pelagic Fisheries Association launched the "Searching for the Most Beautiful Pelagic Fishermen" activity, and finally selected 15. Finally the professor Chen Xinjun from the School of Marine Science of Shanghai Ocean University was selected.
Chen Xinjun is a leader and pioneer in the science and technology of pelagic squid fishing in China; He is currently the dean and second-level professor of the School of Marine Science of Shanghai Ocean University. He is also the director of the National Pelagic Fishery Engineering Technology Research Center and the Ministry of Education's Key Laboratory of Sustainable Development of Ocean Fishery Resources.[...]
MIYAGI – According to data compiled by the Miyagi Prefectural Fisheries Co-operative, the cumulative harvest of farmed Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) reached 2,201 metric tons as of May 31, 2026. This volume represents a 13% decrease compared to the 2,544 metric tons landed during the same period last year.
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Although the harvest volume rose to 900 metric tons in late May—up from 686 metric tons in mid-May—current landings are still lagging behind the 987 metric tons recorded in late May of the previous year. Historically, the peak harvest period for products marinos in this region intensifies from June onward.
In terms of pricing, the market is showing a strong price floor. The average unit price rebounded from its mid-May low of 758 yen/kg to 794 yen/kg in late May. The cumulative average price currently stands at 805 yen/kg, marking an 8% decline against the previous year's cumulative average of 878 yen/kg.
The production value of all types of Icelandic farmed fish last year totalled ISK 53.4 billion (£320 million). The value figure is down by just 1% on the previous year, probably due to lower salmon prices which were a feature of aquaculture in the Nordic countries and Scotland last year.
The volume of exported products was 12% higher on 2024.The total production of aquaculture related ungutted fish in 2025 was 64,417 tons, a 17% increase from 2024.
Salmon products accounted for ISK 48.7 billion (£295m) out of the total. Salmon was also the most produced fish by volume, at 58,717 tons and a 19% increase on 2024.
Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
Last days to buy this unparalleled seafood, which will soon be out of season and won't return until November.
Scientists have concluded that Atlantic spider crabs are different from those in the Mediterranean and now distinguish them by calling the former Maja brachydactyla and the latter Maja squinado. From February to July, during their peak spawning season, Galicia registers the highest numbers of egg-bearing females, explains the Galician Ministry of the Sea, which last year closed the season for this crustacean from June 21 to November 9 on the Atlantic coast and from July 1 to November 30 on the Galician Cantabrian coast.
Source: La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
The latest statistics for Norway’s seafood exports in May are revealing a deepening of existing 2026 export trends regarding both growth in Poland and China and stagnation in the U.S. market.
Poland, China, and Sweden were May's biggest growth markets for Norwegian seafood exports overall, with Poland, China, and Spain the biggest growth markets for salmon. The main factors driving this growth were demand for whole salmon in Poland, while the Chinese market was characterized by "strong demand for seafood for raw consumption," said Chramer, who noted that salmon and prawns were fast growing categories there.The war in the Middle East had also affected global salmon exports, reduced tourism to the region and logistics challenges amounted to a drop in export volume to Norway's major Middle Eastern salmon markets by more than 20 percent.
Author: Erin Spampinato / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.4 billion (€1.24 billion) in May, a decline of 1%, compared with the same month last year, reflecting continued pressure from geopolitical uncertainty, trade barriers and reduced raw material availability.
The latest figures mark the fourth month of declining seafood export values in 2026, with March remaining the only month this year to record growth compared with the same period in 2025.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East also continued to disrupt seafood trade flows.
French insect protein producer Innovafeed has secured €51 million in new financing as it shifts from industrial scale-up to commercial expansion, with a particular focus on aquaculture and pet food markets.
The funding round was supported primarily by existing investors, including Creadev, QIA, Temasek, FFC, ABC Impact and ADM, alongside the company’s banking partners.Innovafeed said its production facility in Nesle, northern France, has now reached full industrial operation. The company reported producing more than 15,000 tonnes of insect protein and oil over the past three years
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam's tilapia exports reached US$49 million, a 151% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This impressive growth reflects positive signs for the industry, with Brazil emerging as a major contributor to this boom, and frozen fillets continuing to play a key role.
Frozen Fillets Dominate Export Structure
In terms of product lines, frozen tilapia fillets (HS code 0304) accounted for over 80% of the total export value of the entire industry during this four-month period. Frozen whole fish (HS code 0303) ranked second with a significantly lower share, while value-added products (HS code 16) made almost no significant contribution. This high concentration on frozen fillets is partly driven by the breakthrough in Brazil, causing figures to deviate from the more diverse demands of other markets.
The data indicates that Vietnam's tilapia exports are entering a strong growth phase, led by Brazil and the frozen fillet group. While this concentration reflects the current advantage of Vietnamese businesses in quickly fulfilling large orders, it also highlights an opportunity to diversify into more value-added product lines moving forward.
Vietnam’s squid and octopus exports are rebounding strongly in early 2026, driven by booming demand in key Asian markets.
According to Ms. Nguyen Ha from the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), export turnover for this product group reached US$232 million in the first four months of 2026, marking a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
This growth comes despite global challenges, including unstable seafood demand, rising input costs, and increasingly stringent traceability and quality control requirements.
South Korea Anchors Growth
South Korea has solidified its position as the top destination for Vietnamese cephalopods:
Export Turnover: Reached US$87 million, accounting for 37% of Vietnam's total squid and octopus exports.
Growth: A 17% increase year-on-year, contributing an additional US$12 million in value.
While South Korea acts as a stable "market anchor" due to compatible consumer preferences and familiar import systems, experts warn that heavy reliance on a single market remains a long-term risk for Vietnamese businesses.
The industry warned that the measure, currently under public comment in the United States, could affect the competitiveness of Chilean salmon in one of its main export markets and exacerbate the impact of existing tariffs.
SalmonChile expressed its concern regarding the proposal by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to apply a 12.5% ??tariff to Chilean exports. This measure is part of a public comment process initiated following an investigation into the importation of goods produced using forced labor.
Source: MundoAcuicola | Read the full article here
Fedepesca, the association of fish retailers, welcomes the European Commission's guidelines to facilitate the uniform application of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste, in force since February 11, 2025, and directly applicable in all Member States from August 12, 2026.
In their view, these guidelines contribute to simplifying compliance for economic operators and represent "a significant step forward by providing interpretative clarity and reinforcing an approach in line with the reality of micro-enterprises." This progress comes at a time when packaging regulations have generated concern among local businesses in recent years, especially following the approval in Spain of Royal Decree 1055/2022 and its subsequent interpretative criteria.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
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ICELAND
The production value of all types of Icelandic farmed fish last year totalled ISK 53.4 billion (£320 million). The value figure is down by just 1% on the previous year, probably due to lower salmon prices which were a feature of aquaculture in the Nordic countries and Scotland last year.
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Last days to buy this unparalleled seafood, which will soon be out of season and won't return until November.
NORWAY
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Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.4 billion (€1.24 billion) in May, a decline of 1%, compared with the same month last year, reflecting continued pressure from geopolitical uncertainty, trade barriers and reduced raw material availability.
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VIET NAM
Frozen Fillets Dominate Export Structure
According to Ms. Nguyen Ha from the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), export turnover for this product group reached US$232 million in the first four months of 2026, marking a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
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