Published: Jul 21, 2014

Marine Harvest Canada (MHC) has withdrawn from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification process after the accidental drowning of six California sea lions at its Shelter Bay salmon farm near Port Hardy BC.

Published: Jul 21, 2014

The European Union has adopted a TAC (Total Allowable Catch) for anchovy of 20,100 tonnes for the Bay of Biscay for the period from July 1, 2014 till June 30, 2015.

Published: Jul 21, 2014

The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) has launched a Fisheries Management Plan (PMP) for yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) occurring in national waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Published: Jul 21, 2014

The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) is offering virtual manuals that share the latest guidance on responsible tuna fishing operations – all in an interactive platform for ease-of-use and centralized access.

Published: Jul 21, 2014

Stand space is filling up fast for the Skipper Expo Int. Bournemouth 2014 fisheries show with both repeat and first-time exhibitors confirming their attendance.

Published: Jul 21, 2014

Tyson Foods has started the process to buy Hillshire Brands.

Published: Jul 21, 2014

Smithfield traders have expressed regret at the decision by the communities secretary Eric Pickles to reject proposals to breathe new life into the derelict former general markets and fish market buildings.

Published: Jul 21, 2014

Hilton Food Group said that the first half of the year has been in line with the board's expectations. Hilton operates a retail meat packing business and supplies retailers throughout Europe and Australia.

Published: Jul 18, 2014

This week, pressure is being exerted on the European slaughter pig market by the meat processing industry. As a result, a large part of the quotations have gone down.

Published: Jul 18, 2014

Compared to the same month last year, Brazilian pork exports during June rose 8.2 per cent in volume and 70 per cent in US$-value.

Published: Jul 18, 2014

According to a new research report by Allied Market Research, the global animal feed additives market was valued at $14.9 billion in 2013 and is estimated to reach $20 billion, registering a growth of 4.2 per cent during 2013 - 2020.

Published: Jul 18, 2014

The world's largest testing and inspection company, SGS, is hunting for an acquisition in the marine sector to add to a portfolio of businesses slowed by weak demand for minerals services and a strong Swiss franc.

Published: Jul 17, 2014

Sanderson Farms Inc. is evaluating a site in Cumberland County, North Carolina as the location for a new poultry processing plant, according to a Fayetteville Observer report.

Published: Jul 17, 2014

The USDA raised their forecast for the UK wheat crop in 2014 from 15.15 MMT to 15.30 MMT, a 28% jump on last year.

Published: Jul 17, 2014

The beef kill last week dropped under the 30,000 mark for only the second time this year. This confirms reports from throughout the country that cattle supplies have been tightening in recent weeks.

Published: Jul 17, 2014

More pigs from Europe and Mexico could be heading to Japan, the world’s largest pork importer, as a hog-virus outbreak is driving up domestic prices, according to the country’s agriculture ministry.

Published: Jul 17, 2014

German sausage-makers have been fined a total of approximately €338 million for fixing the price of sausages.

Published: Jul 16, 2014

Cermaq Chile has become the first salmon producer in Chile to achieve certification against the extensive Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Standard for responsible aquaculture.

Published: Jul 16, 2014

The Kernow Sausage Company has acquired Vealls of Newquay, a long-established Cornish food wholesaler, for an undisclosed sum.

Published: Jul 16, 2014

The Venezuelan government pays 42% more for frozen chicken imports from Argentina with respect to other importing countries, latest statistics reveal.