Japanese food packaging and cold storage company Shingi Corporation is utilizing the power of magnets to ensure seafood products crafted by processors, and served by hotels, restaurants, and retailers around the globe, stay as fresh as possible for as long as possible.

Shingi Executive Manager Nori Tanaka told SeafoodSource at the 2025 Seafood Expo North America that the idea for the firm’s innovative proton freezers came about around 10 years ago because traditional methods of freezing food, whether through conventional rapid freezers, blast freezers, or other methods, can result in changes to flavor, texture, and even aroma upon reheating.

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UK secures over 2,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities through annual negotiations with the Faroe Islands, valued at £5 million

The agreement provides UK fishermen with 880 tonnes of cod and haddock, 575 tonnes of saithe, as well as redfish, blue ling and ling, flatfish and other species in Faroese waters

The deal follows the conclusion of negotiations with the EU and Norway in December

The UK fishing industry will receive over 2,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities in Faroese waters, following annual negotiations with the Faroe Islands for 2025, the UK government has announced yesterday (17 March). 

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In February 2025, the total volume of frozen pollock imported into Korea was 13,036 tons, a 16% decrease compared to the 15,599 tons imported in the same period of 2024.

The cumulative import volume for the year reached 24,373 tons, a 4% decline from the 25,500 tons recorded in the previous year (25,500 tons). This represents 16% of total seafood imports, which amounted to 152,793 tons.

Russia supplied the majority (99%) of frozen pollock imports, with 24,257 tons, while the United States provided 116 tons. The import price was USD 1.04/kg for Russian pollock and USD 1.44/kg for American pollock.

The total import value of frozen pollock until February 2025 was USD 13.79 million, a 10% decrease compared to USD 15.33 million in the same period of 2024. However, the cumulative import value reached USD 25.48 million, a 1% increase compared to USD 25.24 million in the previous year (USD 25.24 million).

The average import price was USD 1.05/kg, a 6% increase from USD 0.99/kg in the same period of 2024.

Despite the decline in import volume, the average import price of frozen pollock has increased, and the total cumulative import value has risen slightly.

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Digital tool will give decision makers the information required to balance environmental protection with food production in Mekong Delta

A £3.5 million initiative to use the knowledge and skills of scientists at Scotland's Stirling University’s to help develop a digital tool for promoting sustainable fish farming in Vietnam's Mekong Delta has been announced.

The AquaSoS project aims to tackle disease outbreaks in farmed pangasius (catfish) and overcome anti-microbial resistance (AMR).

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AquaChile opens first US office in Miami to strengthen North American presence

AquaChile has opened its first office in the US, establishing a Miami-based facility to support its operations in North America. The company, one of Chile’s largest salmon producers, said the new location will improve logistics, expand commercial operations, and enhance customer service in the region.

The site includes sales and administrative offices, loading areas, cold storage for fresh products, and a processing space, allowing AquaChile to handle distribution more efficiently. The company has been expanding its footprint in the US, one of its key export markets, where demand for fresh farmed salmon remains strong.

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Stolt Sea Farm, the Spanish based land turbot and sole farmer, enjoyed an excellent performance last year, with higher turnover, an increase in production and profits up nearly 20%.

The company is the aquaculture arm of the Norwegian shipping and logistics group  Stolt Nielsen and specialises in two of the most popular high end white fish species. It has won a succession of awards in recent years.

Stolt Sea Farm reported operating revenues of €116m (£97m), an increase of 14% on the previous 12 months.

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The Philippines and Palau have formalized a landmark agreement to promote sustainable fisheries practices, enhance mutual trade and investment, and foster technical cooperation in the sector.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed recently between the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Philippines and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Environment of Palau, lays the groundwork for a robust partnership. This historic agreement targets key areas of cooperation, including the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, the sharing of technology, the development of fisheries infrastructure, and the facilitation of trade and investments.

The Philippines and Palau also pledged to work together in ensuring compliance with international market standards set by global leaders such as the European Union and Japan.

A Joint Committee will be established to oversee the agreement’s execution, with senior officials from both nations meeting annually to plan, monitor, and assess progress.

Japan and Russia have finalized an agreement on trial salmon and trout fishing by Japanese vessels within 200 nautical miles of Russia, maintaining the same fishing quotas, fees, and operational period as last year.

According to the Fisheries Agency, negotiations took place via web conference from March 10 and concluded on March 14, involving the same representatives as those who negotiated fishing rights within Japan’s 200-nautical-mile zone.

Under the agreement, a single vessel will conduct a trial operation using a trawl net, with a total catch limit of 125 tons, distributed as follows:

The fishing fee remains at 25 million yen, and the operation period is set for 36 days, from June 1 to July 31, aligning closely with last year’s schedule.

Last year, trial fishing resumed after a three-year hiatus, with one 199-ton fishing vessel operating from July 1 to July 12. However, the total catch was only 8.2 tons, with no sockeye salmon recorded. This year, fishing will commence earlier than before, raising hopes for better results, particularly in the waters off Kamchatka.