IN BRIEF - Gomes da Costa participates in the 3º European Tuna Conference in Brussels
BRAZIL
Saturday, April 30, 2011
SAO PAULO - Gomes da Costa, national leader in sales of canned fish, is the only Brazilian participant in the 3rd European Tuna Conference, in the Sheraton Hotel in Brussels, on 2 May. The director of the International Division of the company, Dario Chemerinski, will be the Chairman of the event and will speak at the opening and closing of the conference.
Chemerinski will defend the importance of tuna sustainable fishery and address the impact on the industry caused by various natural disasters as the tsunami in Japan and the earthquake in New Zealand. There are other political factors such as economic and civil war in Libya and Ivory Coast, and the riots in Arab countries (which are large consumers of canned tuna), and the crisis in Europe.
"We will present our current view of the market and warn on the factors that may affect the industry and consumption of canned fish, mainly in Europe, which consumes 710 000 tonnes of canned tuna per year and is responsible for generating 100,000 jobs directly and indirectly "Dario Chemerinski highlights.
ABANCA has renewed its collaboration agreements with the OP ANACEF Professional Fishermen's Organization and the Port and Ría de Marín Fishing Producers' Organization (OPROMAR), reaffirming its commitment to the entire maritime value chain.
The signing ceremony, held in Marín, was attended by José Luis Ramírez (ABANCA), Francisco Freire Lino (OP ANACEF), Claudino González (OPROMAR), and Javier Fraga (ABANCA Mar). The meeting served to map out a joint roadmap to tackle challenges such as rising costs, the lack of generational renewal, and the current geopolitical situation.
Sustainability is the core focus of the agreement. Through ABANCA Mar (a specialized unit active since 2016), the bank offers a tailored product catalog where credit takes center stage. A key highlight is the naval mortgage, designed to upgrade the fleet with more efficient vessels.
These comprehensive solutions—including credit lines, loans, and advanced sustainable subsidy payouts—will benefit 18 freezer trawlers from OP ANACEF and 30 fishing companies from OPROMAR.
The volume and value of tuna bearing the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) label grew in fiscal year 2025-2026. Globally, sales of MSC-certified tuna increased by up to 100,000 tonnes compared to the previous year, representing a rise of over 39%. Similar trends were observed in various markets, driven by both branded and private label brands in Europe and North America.
According to the latest MSC Responsible Tuna Yearbook, sales of MSC-certified tuna exceeded 400,000 tonnes in fiscal year 2025-2026. The yearbook shows that MSC-certified fisheries caught a total of 3.1 million tons of tuna in 2025, representing more than half of the global wild tuna catch of major commercial species.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
Salmon accounted for 65% of the value of Norwegian seafood exports to the UK in 2025, the Norwegian Seafood Council has announced. At the same time, consumption increased in both the grocery and catering markets, with 8% growth in home consumption and 20% more servings outside the home.
Salmon is the UK’s most popular fish, with sales of domestic and imported fish in the 12 months to August 2025 rising 7.2% to £1.5 billion amid rising demand.
Bjørn-Erik Stabell of the Norwegian Seafood Council believes that the seafood industry must be clearer about marketing seafood as a natural source of protein.
The Norwegian Seafood Council’s UK director, Bjørn-Erik Stabell, describes salmon as the fastest growing source of protein in the British catering market measured in number of servings.
Author: Kyst redaksjonen / fishfarming expert | Read the full article here
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) has announced the opening of a new support scheme aimed at assisting owners of registered fishing and aquaculture vessels in managing rising fuel costs.
Application Timeline
The scheme officially opened for applications on 21 May 2026. Interested applicants have a limited window to apply, as submissions will close at 5:00pm on 12 June 2026. BIM has advised that late applications will not be accepted, urging eligible vessel owners to submit their applications in advance of the deadline.
Further details on eligibility criteria and application processes are available here. Vessel owners are encouraged to review the requirements carefully and apply within the specified timeframe.
According to data compiled by the Miyagi Prefecture Fisheries Co-operative, market values for farmed coho salmon (gin-zake) are currently facing a downward trend. As of May 20, average cumulative prices have dropped by 8%, hitting a low of $5.11 per kilogram (812 Yen).
The recent figures show a clear decline compared to the much higher price ranges recorded during the exact same period in the previous year. Landings are still progressing across key distribution hubs, with the underlying data originating from the combined market locations of Onagawa, Ishinomaki markets, and the Shizugawa operations office.
Industry experts note that all listed unit prices are calculated excluding consumption tax. Despite steady shifting market values, overall aquaculture revenues in Miyagi Prefecture are experiencing pressure due to this ongoing price slump.
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