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Who Will Control the 21st Century's Blue Protein (Part 5 of 5)

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Friday, July 24, 2026, 05:00 (GMT + 9)

Fifth installment of a special five-part investigation into the transformation of Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) into a strategic global industry. For more than half a century, power in this industry was measured by the capacity to reach the Southern Ocean, capture biomass, and process it before it lost quality. The conclusion of this series shows that this metric is no longer sufficient: the business’s center of gravity is shifting toward technology, science, intellectual property, and access to the end customer. The history of Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) began with Soviet expeditions, moved through Norway’s industrial revolution, incorporated t... FULL STORY

China
Aquaculture sustains growth in Chinese aquatic production in the first half of the year
Jul 24, 00:10
China's aquatic production reached 35.12 million tonnes during the first half of 2026, a year-on-year increase... FULL STORY
South Korea
Closure of Peruvian Jumbo Squid Fishery Threatens Supply Chain Core Korea Had Multiplied in 2026
Jul 24, 00:10
Imports of Peruvian seafood products by South Korea are estimated to have exceeded 30,000 tons during the firs... FULL STORY
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Structural Crisis in Fishmeal and Fish Oil: Market Experiences Unprecedented Shock While Functional Insect Proteins Emerge
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China
Shenzhen Accelerates Ultra-Low Temperature Tuna Corridor with 1,100-Ton Discharge
Jul 24, 04:00
The arrival in Yantian of a cargo caught in the Atlantic Ocean shows how Shenzhen is integrating fleet operations, customs clearance, cold chain logis... FULL STORY

Canada
Cooke Accelerates Transformation from Seafood to High-Value Nutrition and Ingredients
Jul 24, 01:40
Bioriginal’s expansion reveals a strategy extending beyond salmon, shrimp, and fish production to control the formulation, processing, and man... FULL STORY

United Kingdom
Good marks of herring as the Scottish fishery begins to gather pace
Jul 24, 00:10
Research LK 62 completes three successful trips to supply pelagic processing in Peterhead, amid resource abundance supporting a 2027 quota increase T... FULL STORY
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Jul 23, 05:00 (GMT + 9):
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Jul 23, 03:50 (GMT + 9):
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