Land: Norway

In November this year the market report of herring is not very attractive as low catches and high prices affected badly.

Norway’s exports of groundfish has recorded good results in October but less than the last year.

Fjord SpA, producer of over 15% of Italian smoked salmon

Norway seafood exports growth in October was NOK 4.9 billion, up by NOK 35 million or just under 1 percent compared to October last year.

Norwegian salmon exports has registered record growth in October, a hike of 28 percent compared to October 2008.

Norway has yesterday formally requested WTO dispute settlement consultations, because the Government views the EU ban on trade in seal products as being in contravention of WTO rules. “In our view, the EU decision is contrary to WTO rules on a number of key points. We will not let this go uncontested. We have therefore requested formal WTO dispute settlement consultations today,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

NIFES has determined the content of undesirable substances and microorganisms

The seas of Norway’s fishing industry have dried up still

First announced in October, DNV’s new optional notation for vessels seeking to reduce vessel noise is scheduled to be available 1 January 2010.

Aker Seafoods has recorded a rise in production of fresh products in the third quarter of 2009.