IN BRIEF - Thanks to labeling, 26 new caviar producers have appeared in Russia
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Thursday, June 20, 2024
During the 1.5 months of mandatory labeling of red and black caviar, the “Honest Sign” system brought 26 producers out of the shadows, about whom the state was previously unaware. These companies did not reflect their activities in other state systems, reports the press service of the Center for the Development of Advanced Technologies (CRPT - labeling operator).
In total, the labeling system now includes 22.3 thousand market participants, of which 737 companies are manufacturers and importers. “Now we can estimate both the real number of participants in the turnover, as well as the actual volumes of production and imports, and in the near future, the volumes of caviar consumption in Russia,”commented Yulia Kuzmina, head of the department of excise-free food products at the CRPT.
Let us remind you that the labeling of red and black caviar in Russia began on May 1, 2024. Now all manufacturers and importers are required to apply labeling codes to each jar of caviar and provide information about the introduction of products into circulation to Chestny Znak. From April 1 next year, it will become mandatory to transmit information about the sale of these products at retail.
Easy-to-Consume Capsules and Drink Launched on October 10th via Official Mail Order Store
Nissui Co., Ltd. has launched two new health support foods, "Uokatsu Senka Capsules" and "Uokatsu Senka Drink," to provide an easy way for consumers to get essential nutrients EPA and DHA. These products became available exclusively through the official Nissui mail order store on October 10th.
EPA and DHA, commonly found in blue fish like sardines, are challenging for the body to produce and are often lacking in modern diets.
Developed as simple supplements, "Uokatsu Senka" aims to help individuals who eat fish infrequently or find other health-certified foods too demanding. The recommended daily serving (two capsules or one drink) delivers 300 mg of EPA and DHA, which accounts for one-third of the recommended daily intake for people in Japan, according to a JPHC study (Circulation. 2006; 113, 195-202).
Nissui states that the new line utilizes the "bounty of the sea" to support the healthy lifestyles of its customers.
Acquisition of ICCL Group in Malaysia Finalizing in December 2025 to Drive "Compass x Growth 2027"
Nichirei Logistics Group Inc., a subsidiary of Nichirei Corporation, signed a share transfer agreement to acquire ICCL Group (Integrated Cold Chain Logistics Sdn. Bhd.), a major cold chain logistics operator in Malaysia. The acquisition is scheduled for completion around December 2025, making ICCL Group a new member of the Nichirei Logistics Group.
This strategic move is central to Nichirei's medium-term management plan, "Compass x Growth 2027," which emphasizes bolstering overseas growth and profitability. ICCL Group, which operates its own multi-temperature warehouses and refrigerated vehicles from its base in Penang, will significantly expand Nichirei's service offerings within Malaysia through collaboration with existing entities, NLCCN
U.K. grocer Waitrose announced that it will adopt Seafish’s Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool (SCEPT).
The tool, which was created by the U.K. seafood sector public body, allows seafood businesses to assess carbon footprints for both wild-caught and farmed seafood products. Retailers input data about their supply chains, such as fuel use, processing, packaging, and transportation information, and SCEPT generates a carbon footprint they can use to compare the product or processors to other options.
Author: Erin Spampinato / SeafoodSource | Red the full article here
Trond Williksen will help bring company's technology to wider market
Technology company Aquaticode has hired Trond Williksen as a strategic advisor. The company develops systems for real-time phenotyping and sorting of salmon, and says in a press release that the appointment is part of the effort to bring the technology into broad use in the industry.
Williksen has over 20 years of experience in the aquaculture sector, including as chief executive of equipment supplier AKVA group, fish farmer SalMar, and UK-registered aquaculture biotechnology group Benchmark Holdings.
Source: fishfarmingexpert | Red the full article here
The Spanish technology company Satlink, a world leader in the development of technological solutions to improve ocean management and sustainability, has announced the acquisition of the French company nke, a firm with more than 40 years of experience in the design and manufacture of instruments for measuring and monitoring water quality in oceans and freshwater, as well as for navigation.
The transaction "unites two of the most established companies in the sector" and constitutes "one of the most significant milestones in the ocean technology industry in recent years, creating the largest independent European platform in this field," according to Satlink.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
Hofseth International, one of Norway’s key mid-sized fish farming and processing companies, has carried out a major refinancing of its capital structure through the issue of a €300 million (£260m) secured green bond.
Hofseth said the net proceeds from the issuance of the new bonds will be applied for eligible green projects in accordance with the company’s Green Financing Framework.
The refinancing is expected to materially reduce the group’s average interest cost, extend the average maturity of its long-term interest-bearing debt, improve its interest rate cover and provide in excess of NOK 1 billion in financial flexibility going forwards.
Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
Seafood group Milarex sold to Norwegian investor Pangea.
Norwegian investment firm Pangea has acquired seafood processor Milarex from private-equity group Summa Equity. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Norway, Milarex operates a major processing facility in Poland and supplies smoked, fresh and frozen salmon to more than 30 markets worldwide. The company entered the North American market in 2021 through the acquisition of California-based seafood supplier Ultco, which has operations in Iceland and Norway.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR-44) will hold its annual meeting in Hobart, Australia, from 20–31 October 2025.
Experts from the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) will attend to advocate for urgent action on krill fishery management and the adoption of long-delayed marine protected areas (MPAs).
In July 2025, the Antarctic krill fishery hit its catch limit for the first time ever, forcing an early closure. This record catch was partly the result of a lapse in a key conservation measure designed to spread out fishing effort, which CCAMLR failed to renew last year. It underscores the dangers of concentrated fishing in sensitive wildlife feeding grounds.
Krill are the foundation of the Southern Ocean ecosystem, feeding penguins, whales, and seals, and they play a vital role in storing carbon and buffering climate change.
Without safeguards, krill fishing threatens not only Antarctica’s wildlife but also global ocean health and climate resilience.
After taking a historic step backwards in protection last year, CCAMLR Members now face a pivotal choice this October: to adopt long-delayed protections, starting with the Antarctic Peninsula MPA, or risk further setbacks for wildlife, climate, and international trust in ocean governance.
The South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (SAERI) has published new research investigating the complex environmental factors behind fluctuating Illex squid abundance in Falklands (Malvinas) waters.
The study aims to provide critical data on how the migratory squid species is affected by different environmental conditions. Understanding these variables is vital for the region's fishing sector, allowing the industry to better adapt its strategies in future years to ensure the sustainable management of the commercially important Illex stock. SAERI is sharing the findings to strengthen fisheries science and management.
The Port of Marín, located on the Pontevedra estuary, has established itself as one of the major logistics hubs for frozen fish in Spain by 2025. According to the latest data from the Port Authority, the port has experienced an increase of more than 10% in frozen fish product traffic, reaching nearly 90,000 tons handled by August of this year. This growth has been especially concentrated in the non-containerized segment, i.e., direct unloading and storage operations in the port's extensive refrigerated facilities, without the need for container transit.
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
In total, the labeling system now includes 22.3 thousand market participants, of which 737 companies are manufacturers and importers. 
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Trond Williksen will help bring company's technology to wider market
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Hofseth International, one of Norway’s key mid-sized fish farming and processing companies, has carried out a major refinancing of its capital structure through the issue of a €300 million (£260m) secured green bond.
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Experts from the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) will attend to advocate for urgent action on krill fishery management and the adoption of long-delayed marine protected areas (MPAs).
FALKLAND ISLANDS
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The Port of Marín, located on the Pontevedra estuary, has established itself as one of the major logistics hubs for frozen fish in Spain by 2025. According to the latest data from the Port Authority, the port has experienced an increase of more than 10% in frozen fish product traffic, reaching nearly 90,000 tons handled by August of this year. This growth has been especially concentrated in the non-containerized segment, i.e., direct unloading and storage operations in the port's extensive refrigerated facilities, without the need for container transit.
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