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IN BRIEF - Taiwan Food Safety Delegation Evaluates Belize’s Seafood Export Systems

BELIZE
Sunday, November 03, 2024

A three-member delegation from Taiwan's Food Safety and Drug Administration concluded a visit to Belize on Friday to assess the country’s fishery production and processing systems. This evaluation aims to potentially open the Taiwanese market to Belizean shrimp and other seafood exports.

According to Dr. Nathalie Gibson, Director of Food Safety at the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA), the inspection involved thorough reviews of fish and seafood processing facilities, aquaculture farms, and an assessment of the export process at the Port of Belize. “Belize currently exports lobster to Taiwan and is seeking market access for shrimp and other seafood products,” Dr. Gibson told Breaking Belize News.

The Taiwanese team, now finished with their assessment, visited four shrimp farms and four processing facilities to evaluate shrimp handling and determine if Belize's regulations and certification systems meet their standards. They also reviewed the handling of other seafood, including conch and lobster.

The inspection team is expected to release a comprehensive report within three months. Before departing, they will provide BAHA with recommendations for any necessary improvements to Belize's shrimp certification system.


IN BRIEF - NFDB and Rabo Partnerships Join Forces to Transform Fisheries Cooperatives

INDIA
Monday, December 09, 2024

The National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) and Rabo Partnerships have joined forces to improve India's fisheries sector.

Their goal is to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of fisheries cooperatives through:

  • Financial Empowerment: Providing access to credit and financial services to improve cooperatives' financial health.
  • Technological Advancements: Implementing digital solutions to modernize operations and increase transparency.
  • Capacity Building: Training cooperative members and leaders to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • Sustainable Practices: Promoting sustainable fishing practices to protect marine ecosystems.

This partnership is expected to significantly benefit India's fisheries sector by empowering cooperatives, improving the livelihoods of fishers, and contributing to sustainable development.


IN BRIEF - The Great African Expedition: More than 1,300 analyses of different fish species in the Central-East Atlantic have been carried out

RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Monday, December 09, 2024

The research vessel STM "Atlantniro" conducted a survey of the replenishment of small pelagic fish species in the Atlantic fishery zone (AFZ) of Morocco.

The data obtained will improve the understanding of the current commercial potential of the region. Scientists from the State Research Center of the Russian Federation "All-Russian Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography" (VNIRO), subordinate to the Federal Agency for Fisheries, use the collected information to prepare recommendations for organizing effective domestic fishing.

More than 1,300 analyses of various types of aquatic biological resources and more than 2,200 determinations of hydrochemical parameters of sea water were performed. 771 fish samples were taken for age. About 1,500 miles were covered with acoustic monitoring. Primary scientific data on bottom surveys were transferred to Moroccan colleagues.

After bunkering in the port of Dakhla, the BAE's work will continue. Surveys in the Mauritanian EEZ are planned.

Source: Federal Agency for Fisheries


IN BRIEF - Serious conflict between Red Chamber and STIA

ARGENTINA
Friday, December 06, 2024

The conflict is centered on a labor dispute between the fishing company Red Chamber Argentina and the Union of Workers of the Food Industry (STIA) in Chubut.
 
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The company accuses the union of:
 
Reducing production: STIA would have reduced the production of the plant, which led to the discarding of more than 100 tons of shrimp.
  • Extortion: The company maintains that the union would be demanding a "bonus" for productivity outside the collective agreement, which it considers extortion.
  • Economic losses: The union's actions would have generated million-dollar losses for the company and put jobs at risk.
For its part, STIA categorically denies the accusations and counterattacks by stating:
  • Legitimate assemblies: The measures taken by the workers were through legitimate assemblies and did not constitute a blockade.
  • Company non-compliance: Red Chamber has allegedly breached wage and food agreements, as well as engaged in irregular labour practices.
  • Defamation: The company's accusations are false and seek to damage the union's image.
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IN BRIEF - How Underwater Drones Are Transforming Fisheries Data Collection in Remote Areas

UNITED STATES
Friday, December 06, 2024

Hear how gliders are used to survey Antarctic krill, the foundation of the region's food web.

Glider “Adrian” getting deployed from the R/V Laurence M. Gould. Credit: Andrew Titmus

Remote underwater gliders—or underwater drones—present opportunities for all kinds of data collection and oceanographic research. They're incredibly cost effective, requiring less staff and equipment than traditional methods. They can remain deployed longer than a ship can be out, and they can go places where a ship can't go. And, you can pilot them anywhere with a laptop and an internet connection—even from your couch!

On our latest podcast, we talk with Jen Walsh, a research biologist and glider pilot for the Southwest Fisheries Science Center. She talks about how we're using gliders in remote areas, like Antarctica, and how they're changing the way we collect fisheries data and learn about the ocean.

Source: NOAA Fisheries


IN BRIEF - Balfegó launches the 'Give Tunateca this Christmas' campaign

SPAIN
Friday, December 06, 2024

A commitment to the most foodie gift of the year
 
Barcelona - Balfegó, leader in fishing and marketing of bluefin tuna and the first B Corp company in the Spanish fishing sector, launches the Christmas campaign 'Give Tunateca'. With this initiative, Tunateca, a space for gastronomic experimentation focused on Balfegó bluefin tuna, proposes as a Christmas gift to undertake a gastronomic journey through the different parts of the Balfegó bluefin tuna and taste different preparations of this tuna with an extraordinary flavour. A peculiar gift, the most foodie of the year, through the palate and with a luxury common thread: the Balfegó bluefin tuna.
 
 
You can choose between:
  • Blue Menu
  • Red Menu
  • Kaitai Experience
This last option includes the kaitai ceremony – the cutting up of a specimen of Balfegó bluefin tuna weighing more than 100 kg – and a special gastronomic menu by Tunateca Balfegó.
 
These unique and exclusive gifts are the result of the work of the Tunateca team, led by the executive chef, Alejandra Ormeño, and the head chef, Felipe Salinas, both passionate about innovative, creative and sustainable cuisine, to offer gastronomic excellence based on an exceptional raw material, the Balfegó bluefin tuna.
 
Tunateca opened its doors in 2017 with the help of Balfegó Group, a company specialized in fishing, aquaculture and trade of Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus), under sustainability criteria and guaranteeing the continuity of the species, which currently exports to more than 40 countries.

Other Media | SeafoodSource: Vilsund Blue, DS Smith implement sustainable packaging partnership

DENMARK
Friday, December 06, 2024

Nykøbing Mors, Denmark-headquartered Vilsund Blue, the nation's largest industrial producer of shellfish and seafood, has adopted new sustainable packaging for its products through a collaboration with London, U.K.-headquartered DS Smith.

The company will replace plastic pallets for canned products with corrugated cardboard ones as part of its work to eliminate its use of plastic and reduce its carbon emissions. 

The company cooks, packages, and distributes 250 metric tons of fresh shellfish daily. Its new fiber-based packaging will increase the number of canned units on each individual pallet, increasing the capacity pallets can hold and, thus, the efficiency of product transportation. 

Author: Erin Spampinato / SeafoodSource l Read the full article here

 


Other Media | EuropaAzul: Argentine hake quota allocations are renewed until 2040

ARGENTINA
Friday, December 06, 2024

The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Ministry of Economy of the Nation reports that the Federal Fisheries Council (CFP) made the new allocations of the Individual Transferable Catch Quotas (CITC) for the common hake (Merluccius Hubbsi) that will be in effect from January 1, 2025 for a new period of 15 years. This is a measure for the species of the Argentine fishing ground that contributes the most volume to national exports. The Galician fishing sector breathes with the adopted measure and from now on a favorable scenario for new investments is elucidated.
 
Source: EuropaAzul l Read the full article here

Other Media | fishfarmingexpert: Anti-crowding fish loading system to be launched commercially next year

CANADA
Friday, December 06, 2024

Canadian device will be available globally, says New Brunswick-based developer

A Canadian company that has developed a device to reduce crowding of farmed fish during boat loading operations plans to make its technology commercially available next year.

The SmoothMove device from East Coast Innovation Inc., (ECI) is designed to replace the traditional funnel at the end of a fish suction hose. Its integrated cameras provide the operator with underwater visibility, enabling real time monitoring of the population during the transfer. 

Author: Gareth Moore / fishfarmingexpert  l Read the full article here

 


IN BRIEF - The 12th session of the Russian-Iranian Commission on Fisheries was held in Tehran

IRAN
Friday, December 06, 2024

The 12th session was held in Tehran (Iran) from December 1 to 4. The Russian delegation was headed by Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for Fisheries Vasily Sokolov, the Iranian delegation was headed by Deputy Head of the Iranian Fisheries Organization for Aquaculture Mehdi Shakuri.

Representatives of Rosrybolovstvo also met with Deputy Minister of Agricultural Jihad of Iran - Head of the Fisheries and Fish Farming Organization "Shilat" Hosseini Seyed Hosseini.

During the 12th session of the Commission, the parties discussed a wide range of issues, including: development of bilateral cooperation in the scientific research sphere, conducting scientific research; artificial reproduction and aquaculture; fishing, processing of fish raw materials and management of bioresources; trade in products from aquatic biological resources.

The parties expressed mutual interest in expanding cooperation in terms of student training and specialist exchanges in the interests of the fisheries industries of the two countries.

The parties paid special attention to the issues related to the lowering of the Caspian Sea level and the impact of these processes on living conditions and aquatic biological resources.

Source: Federal Agency for Fisheries


IN BRIEF - FDA Updates and Extends Streamlined Food Import Clearance Program

UNITED STATES
Friday, December 06, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced updates and an extension to the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP), aimed at expediting the clearance process for food imports from participants who uphold rigorous safety standards throughout their supply chains.

The VQIP, a voluntary initiative, allows approved importers to benefit from faster inspections and smoother importation of their products. According to the monthly bulletin of the Federal Center for Animal Health Protection under the Russian Federal Research Institute of Animal Health (VNIIZG), the revised program introduces enhanced flexibility and streamlined operations for participating importers.

The US regulator applies VQIP as follows:

  • FDA reviews the application and supporting documents to assess compliance with the VQIP requirements;
  • If approved, FDA may conduct a VQIP inspection to verify product compliance with food safety systems requirements;
  • For importers subject to both VQIP and FSVP/HACCP for juices or seafood, FDA may conduct inspections to verify compliance with regulatory requirements;
  • The FDA may request food labels to identify any labeling violations. Applicants must correct any deficiencies found.

To assist participants in obtaining facility certification from an accredited certifier under the Accredited Third-Party Producer (TPP) Certification Program, FDA has extended the deadline for submitting an application and notification of participation.


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