IN BRIEF - Russian expert advises against buying frozen cod liver
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Thursday, January 23, 2025
When choosing cod liver, experts recommend paying attention to several facts.
For example, where the canned food was produced and what is in its composition - chilled or frozen raw materials, says consumer goods quality specialist Marina Kovalchuk.
“If you see that the raw material has been frozen, it’s better to put that jar aside,”she advises .
According to her, liver from chilled raw materials will have a more delicate taste and will not be bitter.
Another important point is the region of production. It is better to choose those canned goods that were produced directly in the regions where cod is caught, for example in Murmansk or Arkhangelsk. According to Marina Kovalchuk, such products are of high quality, so it is important that the place of production coincides with the region of catch.
But the names "cod liver Murmansk style" or "Scandinavian style" should be treated with caution. According to Marina Kovalchuk, often these inscriptions hide pates or canned goods with added milk.
This information was confirmed to Veterinary Science and Life by the National Center for Fish and Agricultural Safety (FSBI NTSBRP Rosselkhoznadzor). Last year, the center's laboratory examined 95 samples of canned cod liver. Of these, 13 samples did not meet quality and safety requirements. Instead of cod liver, salmon milt and heavy metals (arsenic) were found in the cans. In addition, discrepancies in organoleptic indicators were found.
Brazilian Fish, a leading name in the fish industry, has launched an innovative product set to make waves in the market: Gelafish Protein, an ice cream packed with 7.8 grams of tilapia protein per serving, enriched with omega-3, and free from added sugar.
This groundbreaking addition combines nutrition with indulgence, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking something unique.
In addition to Gelafish Protein, Brazilian Fish is introducing nine other exciting products: Salmon Fillet, Dogfish Steak, Hake Fillet, Panga Fillet, and Pollock Fillet. The lineup also includes Tilapia Gnocchi, offered in three convenient variations: sugo sauce, white sauce, and a plain version for customizable preparation. These new offerings reflect a commitment to innovation, quality, and practicality.
Brazilian Fish, in collaboration with the Ambar Amaral Group, continues to bring pride to Santa Fé do Sul, solidifying its reputation both nationally and internationally. This dynamic partnership underscores their dedication to elevating regional traditions while gaining widespread recognition.
Endúr ASA has completed the acquisition of VAQ AS, which was first announced on December 23, 2024.
VAQ has expertise in the dimensioning, design, construction and operation of land-based aquaculture facilities with RAS technology, and is headquartered in Asker, outside Oslo.
This acquisition, which involves the purchase of 100% of the shares from majority owner Broodstock Capital, the founders and several employee minority shareholders, strengthens our position in the market and expands our services, they write.
They write in the stock exchange announcement that the acquisition is strategically important and complements Endúr's existing business.
As part of the acquisition, Endúr has issued and transferred a total of 937,566 shares to the sellers. Of these, 887,566 shares have been issued through a capital increase, while 50,000 shares have been transferred from the company's holdings of treasury shares.
After the capital increase, the company's share capital is NOK 18,888,858, divided into 37,777,716 shares, each with a nominal value of NOK 0.5.
They demand aid to cover part of the duration of the ban that the sector will have to comply with
In 2020, when there was a historic drop in catches and turnover of octopus in Galician fish markets, the Consellería do Mar began studies to find the cause of this crisis. Whether it finished them or not is something that the BNG does not know, which yesterday, in the Fisheries Commission of the Parliament of Galicia, defended the need to resume them, conclude them or undertake them again.
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After the first allocation of autonomous tariff quotas granted by the European Community, Anfaco-Cecopesca regretted that the amount allocated to tuna loins was insufficient and was exhausted, and stated that this forced the factories to pay an 8.04% tariff, making the process more expensive and compromising the price of canned fish. In this regard, it insisted on the need to increase the quantity for this product to 55,000 tons.
According to the president of the National Fisheries Chamber (CNP) of Ecuador, Bruno Leone, the request by Anfaco-Cecopesca is "unacceptable" and he urges that the quota mechanism be eliminated in the European Community.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to purchase USD 50 million (EUR 48 million) worth of Alaska pollock in 2025 in support of the federal government’s food bank and nutrition programs.
ASMI noted that the purchases will help the Alaskan pollock sector, which is struggling with low prices and other challenges.
Alaska’s pollock fishery harvested nearly 1.3 million metric tons (MT) of fish in 2024, just shy of the amount allocated for the fishery by regulators. The pollock B season was closed early in September 2024 after two pollock trawlers accidentally harvested 2,000 Chinook salmon, triggering the fishery’s bycatch limit. The incident resulted in 50,000 MT of quota left in the Gulf of Alaska.
Author: Nathan Strout / SeafoodSource l Read the full article here
CH4 Global - producer of a seaweed-based methane-reducing cattle feed additive - has today announced a partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation to expand the reach of the company across Asia-Pacific markets.
The landmark partnership will focus on expanding commercial sales of CH4 Global’s Methane Tamer feed supplement in Australia, including the development of new product forms. The companies will also collaborate to validate and introduce Methane Tamer in Japan, where the country's 4 million cattle represent a significant opportunity for the reduction of methane emissions.
Additionally, the companies aim to establish a supply chain for Asparagopsis seaweed production - Methane Tamer's key ingredient - within Asia.
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The Vietnam Pangasius Industry Report 2015 - 2024, conducted by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) and released in January 2025, is expected to provide businesses, importers and state management agencies with an overview of important developments in the production and export of Vietnamese pangasius over the past 10 years.
In addition to highlighting the achievements, the report will also identify existing problems and analyze the opportunities and challenges that the pangasius industry will face in the future.
During the period from 2015 to 2024, the pangasius industry has witnessed strong growth, not only in production output but also in export turnover. With sustainable growth and stable export volume, pangasius has become one of Vietnam's key export products, bringing important foreign currency to the national economy.
However, the pangasius industry is also facing significant challenges, including environmental issues, fierce competition from other countries, and international trade barriers. This report will analyze in depth the factors affecting the development of the industry, and propose practical solutions and recommendations for the pangasius industry to continue to develop in a sustainable and effective manner.
The January mackerel fishery is progressing well with productive marks of high-quality fish being located by the Scottish fleet.
Fishing to the west of Shetland, the fleet have been catching good-sized mackerel, which are in strong demand from the markets.
Ally West, co-skipper of the Fraserburgh-registered Resolute and vice-chairman of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association said:“There have also been plenty of small fish to the north-east of the core fishing area, but these have not been fished. It is good to see these smaller fish and it means good recruitment is coming through in the stock.
“Mackerel quality has been very good and we have encountered plenty of fish and demand from the markets is high.”
The Resolute has been landing its catches into Pelagia Shetland in Lerwick, as well as Egersund, Norway.
Robert Duthie, chairman of the Scottish Pelagic Processors Association, said demand was especially good from the Japanese and other Far Eastern markets, which were exhibiting encouraging growth.
The winter mackerel season will come to an end within the next fortnight, after which some of the Scottish fleet will work a short fishery off Norway for Atlanto-Scandian herring and for blue whiting to the west of Ireland. The next major pelagic fishery will be for MSC certified North Sea herring, which will commence in mid-summer, with the autumn mackerel fishery following thereafter.
Danish fishermen achieved notable success in 2024, landing 96,350 tons of herring valued at 610 million kroner, according to Svend Boye Thomsen of Fiskeritidende.
This marks a significant improvement over 2023, when landings totaled 82,913 tons with a value of 519 million kroner. The figures represent a 16% increase in volume and a 17% rise in total value year-on-year.
The average price per kilogram also showed a slight uptick, reaching 6.33 kroner in 2024 compared to 6.26 kroner in the previous year.
A majority of the herring was caught in the northern part of the North Sea, with most of the catch being landed at Skagen, a key hub for the Danish fishing industry.
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