Published: Jun 11, 2012

Today the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the E. coli O145 outbreak that killed a young girl in Louisiana has sickened at least 14 people in six states:

Published: Jun 11, 2012

Indian exporters can now start exporting marine food products to China again, according to an Indian embassy official in Beijing, who hopes this will clear the way for far bigger exports to the Peoples Republic.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

Falling pizza sales have prompted McCain Foods to stop producing pizzas in the UK, with the potential loss of around 40 jobs.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

The Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), has successfully convinced the K V Thomas-led ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution to ease the proposed norms.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

Nilon's, a leading producer and marketer of pickles, has launched a new range of healthy pickles. The range is available in 100 gm and 400 gm packs.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group unveiled the Radisson Big Night Giveaway, where the first 1,00,000 people to register for the offer will be eligible to receive 50,000 bonus Gold Points, enough for a free night at any Radisson or Radisson Blu hotel worldwide.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

The third annual and two-day strategic conference on Functional Food and Beverages (FF&B) India 2012 will be held here from July 26-27, 2012.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

The second course for Theory and Practice of Pathology and Immunology Update on White Shrimp in order to improve disease identification and strengthen business, was conducted successfully.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

A new cost-effective, underwater video system, utilising a towed camera sled, has been trialled by Seafish to see whether fishermen themselves can monitor environmental conditions in marine (nature conservation) protected areas (MPAs).

Published: Jun 11, 2012

The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bernard Esau, has called on delegates attending the second National Annual Olupale Leeshi Fishing Conference, to focus on superior value addition and employment creation.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

The North East Arctic cod, haddock and saithe fisheries fished by UK Fisheries Ltd and the German companies, DFFU and Doggerbank have been MSC certified as well-managed and sustainable fisheries.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

Fisheries output in the country could touch the 10-million-tonne-mark soon, the Minister for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, Mr Sharad Pawar, has said. From 6.5 mt six years ago, the output increased to 8.4 mt last year.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR-7) in Central Visayas created a nine–member Quick Response Team (QRT) in line with the intensified goal of the government to eradicate illegal fishing activities in the country.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

Two significant research facilities will be developed at the University of Tasmania thanks to a A$5 million grant announced by the Gillard Government.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

Senators from the opposition party are supporting artisanal fishermen's rights against the pending fisheries bill.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

Longfin eels are managed by the Ministry for Primary Industries under the Quota Management System (QMS), recognised as a world-leading system for sustainable management. It provides for use while ensuring long-term sustainability.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

The planned inspection by Russian veterinary staff of Norwegian salmon slaughterhouses approved for export of salmon and trout to Russia has been postponed until the autumn.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

Blue Ocean Mariculture has announced that it has completed its acquisition of the hatchery and offshore mariculture assets of Kona Blue Water Farms.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

The latest update regarding salmon farms in Okisollo and Hoskyn channels is now available.

Published: Jun 11, 2012

The Victorian Government is seeking public comment on the way it manages marine and freshwater pests, as part of its broader approach to invasive species throughout the state.