The rising value of Norway’s fisheries
The landed value of fish and shellfish delivered by the Norwegian fishing fleet in 2021 was NoK23.9 billion, and taking into account adjustments for inflation, this represents a 60% increase…
Best year ever for Norway’s seafood exports
Norwegian producers last year exported seafood worth NoK151 million, up a massive 25% over the previous year. According to Norwegian Seafood Council CEO Christian Chramer, 2022 is the best year…
Vietnam – a growing market for Norwegian seafood
Analysts at the Norwegian Seafood Council are seeing Vietnam as the new Thailand, with a growing seafood market driven primarily by the demand for salmon, but also for trout and…
Australia to extend country of origin to seafood in hospitality sector
The Australian Government is taking steps to make it easier to identify locally-produced seafood as consultation on the proposed Country of Origin Labelling model hospitality settings opens. In one survey commissioned…
New seafood exhibition launches in 2023
Launching a new exhibition in a busy marketplace is bold move, and the new ColdWater Seafood event scheduled to take place in Amsterdam next year promises to focus strongly on…
Michelin-starred restaurant sources ASC-certified fish
The Michelin-starred Emporio Armani Caffé & Ristorante in Paris has chosen ASC certified fresh seabass and seabream sourced from Croatia’s Cromaris, which operates seven fish farms off the Adriatic coast. Emporio…
Government boost for seafood infrastructure – more to come
The UK government has announced a the latest round of funding to boost the UK fishing industry through projects to upgrade infrastructure and revive local docks. Winning projects set to…
Vinnslustöðin sets up in Finland
Icelandic fishing and processing company Vinnslustöðin (VSV) has established a new subsidiary in Finland, VSV Finland Oy, which became active on 1st November. Its primary activity is the import, sales,…
Russia-China seafood trade hits new levels
Russia’s Federal Customs Service reports that Russian seafood exports to China have rocketed in both volume and value during the first ten months of 2022. The trade has increased to…
Australia’s seafood industry welcomes government commitments
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) has welcomed the Albanese government’s budget, supporting its commitments to the introduction of Country of Origin Labelling for Australian seafood sold in foodservice, and announcement of funding for…