Peru’s anchovy small-scale purse seine fishery has begun the process of securing Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.

Two companies – Compañía Americana de Conservas and Corporación Leribe – have decided to advance in the certification process within the anchovy fishery. The move marks the next step in work begun in 2016 through a fisheries improvement project (FIP) coordinated by CeDePesca, which is a Buenos Aires, Argentina-headquartered NGO that aims to help fisheries in Latin America work toward implementing more sustainable practices.

The Engraulis ringens anchovy fishery is Peru’s largest and one of the largest fisheries in the world in terms of catch volume. 

Author: Christian Molinari / SeafodoSource | Read the full article here

Corbion has been awarded a new patent covering its liquid suspension of algal biomass with a DHA-rich omega-3 profile, marking another step forward in the development of sustainable feed ingredients for aquaculture and animal nutrition.

The patented innovation centres on a suspension of lysed algal cells in oil, a formulation designed to improve stability and performance in feed applications. The company says this builds on its established algal fermentation platform and strengthens its long-term differentiation in the rapidly evolving omega-3 market.

Corbion’s commercial product, AlgaPrime DHA LS, translates this technology into a scalable solution already widely used across aquaculture, livestock feed and pet food sectors.

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Princes Group is set to expand its tinned fish portfolio, with two new premium tuna products.

Princes Ocean Select MSC Yellowfin Tuna Steak will be available to UK shoppers in Tesco from 4th May.

Princes new lightly flavoured tuna steaks will bring Mediterranean inspired flavours to the table, as consumers look to elevate affordable home dining.

The Princes Ocean Select Yellowfin Tuna Steaks will be available in two flavours

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Salmon Evolution ASA (OSE: SALME) has officially commenced operations at its Phase 2 facility at Indre Harøy, marking a critical expansion in land-based aquaculture.

The company confirmed the successful completion of the first smolt release for this phase, reporting that the fish have adapted well and feeding has already begun under stable operational parameters.

With Phase 2 now online, Salmon Evolution is significantly scaling its production. The company plans to release approximately 2.8 million smolt at Indre Harøy in 2026. This represents a massive 60% increase from 2025 levels.

"When completed, Phase 2 will more than double capacity at Indre Harøy, being a real game-changer," said Trond Håkon Schaug-Pettersen (pictured), CEO of Salmon Evolution.

The expansion leverages four years of data from Phase 1. Together, these phases create an unmatched operational platform designed to transform the company's earnings capacity and establish a leader in sustainable, land-based salmon farming.

Kverva Finans, the investment vehicle owned by Gustav Witzøe, has increased its holding in Måsøval after acquiring a further 2.1 million shares.

A fresh shareholder register shows Kverva now owns 12.74 million shares in Måsøval, equivalent to 10.4% of the company, according to Finansavisen.

The latest purchase follows confirmation last week that Kverva had acquired a separate 10.6 million share block previously held by Odin Norge.

Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here

The UK government’s funding programme for fisheries and coastal communities has been ill thought out and poorly communicated, according to a report from MPs in the UK Parliament – and Scotland’s funding allocation may have been set too low.

The conclusions come from a report published today by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs?(EFRA)?Select Committee of the House of Commons.

The report, “Resetting the relationship with fishing communities”, outlines how the Government can help the UK fishing industry thrive after a number of unforced errors. 

Author: Robert Outram / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here

Lerøy Seafood chief executive Henning Beltestad warns of increasing international competition and the need for Norway not to lose its lead in aquaculture.

Everyday life as the head of a large seafood company is busy, but it gets a little extra hectic during the world's largest seafood fair in Barcelona. For Lerøy and chief executive Henning Beltestad, it is one of the most important meeting places for both new and existing customers.

Author: Ulrik Tallhaug Sydnes / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here

Seafood New Zealand is urging all sector participants to raise their voices as the Fisheries Amendment Bill enters a critical phase in Parliament. With the Select Committee now accepting public submissions, the industry has until April 29th to provide essential feedback on the proposed reforms.

Last year, 300 industry members participated in initial consultations. Now, Seafood New Zealand emphasizes that even greater engagement is needed to ensure decision-makers understand the practicalities of working on the water.

Key Aspects of the Bill:

• Modernization: Updating systems to better integrate current technology and data.

• Sustainability: Strengthening protections for fish populations and the marine environment.

• Privacy Protections: Formalizing the exclusion of raw onboard camera footage from the OIA, maintaining the status quo where MPI releases data quarterly.

The organization stresses that if those in processing, science, and fishing do not share their "real-world experience," the outcome may be shaped by those who do not understand the NZ sector.