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NewsUS ramps up import tax on pangasius
The Vietnam Association of seafood exporters and producers (Vasep) has confirmed the US Department of Commerce has issued a decision on anti-dumping tax on catfish imported from Vietnam, increasing the tariff on several Vietnamese businesses.
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News‘Buoyant demand’ for Scottish mussels
Scottish rope-grown mussels are at prime quality at this time of year and the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group is predicting buoyant demand over the next few months as consumers increasingly recognise their versatility in the kitchen.
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Alliance suspends purchase of Vietnamese pangasius exporter
Alliance Select Foods International has suspended negotiations for the acquisition of a Vietnamese fish and rice exporter due to “some issues that need to be addressed”.
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Whole Foods unveils new seafood ratings
Whole Foods Market has announced it is partnering with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch programme and the Blue Ocean Institute to label all the wild-caught seafood in its North American stores according to the sustainability criteria of science-based organisations.
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Scots: we'll continue mackerel war with Faroes
Scottish fishermen will continue to protest against any Faroese pelagic landings into Scotland until there has been a successful conclusion to the mackerel dispute, promised a fishing leader this week.
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NewsTime running out to influence marine zones
There are just two months to go for sea users who have an interest in the North Sea to get involved and have their say in the identification and recommendation of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs).
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NewsToyota to enter tuna farming industry
Toyota Tsusho Corp has confirmed it will jointly start a co-operation with Kinki University to farm fully-cultured juveniles of bluefin tuna to up to 30cm in length from 6cm and supply them to fish farmers.
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NewsUS and Cuba start talks to save sharks
A team of US scientists and environmentalists have met with Cuban officials to discuss a proposed alliance, including Mexico, to protect the Gulf of Mexico’s declining shark population.
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Japan frees Chinese trawler crew, holds captain
Japan has released the 14 crew of a Chinese fishing trawler involved in a collision with two Japanese coastguard vessels in disputed waters last week, but kept its captain in detention.
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No Newfoundland, Labrador crab fishing
Canada’s Federal Fisheries Department is not allowing any crab fishing off Newfoundland and Labrador''s shores this autumn.
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28,500 people urge EU fisheries chief to put environment first
OCEAN2012, the pan-European campaign to stop overfishing in Europe, has handed over 28,500 signatures to European fisheries and maritime affairs commissioner Maria Damanaki, calling on her to prioritise the health of the marine environment in the reform of the European Union’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
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Scots meet to resolve mackerel dispute
Scottish mackerel fishermen will meet in Fraserburgh on Monday 13 September to discuss the next stage in their campaign to try and ensure a sensible agreement is reached with Iceland and the Faroe Islands following their decision to unilaterally and significantly increase their mackerel quotas.
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Hydraulic equipment for Spanish fishing boat
New tuna purse seiner F/V Playa de Azkorri, built by Astilleros Murueta for the Basque company Pevasa, delighted its owners at its net trials, where all the fishing and deck hydraulic equipment were tested.
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NewsFluid pumps to Scandinavia and beyond
This year is proving to be yet another busy year for Fluid Controls, with significant sales of fish pumps to Chile, Norway, Iceland and Denmark.
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NewsCleaner automatic feed gutting machines
Baader has launched a new salmon gutting machine, the 142 Princess-Cut Gutting Machine, which the manufacturer said delivers a “better hygienic performance” as many parts can now be easily released for cleaning.
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NewsShakespeare’s new VHF antenna health checker
The new ART-3 antenna radio tester from Shakespeare Electronic Products Group offers a cost-effective method of ensuring the radio and antenna are performing to their best efficiency, according to the US-headquartered company.
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NewsNext gen high-speed salmon processing line
Germany-based equipment manufacturer Baader has made a number of improvements to its salmon processing line, including the introduction of a high speed filleting machine, improved trimming options and a new control system.
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Double digit growth for India's fish exports
India’s seafood exports grew by about 22% to $170 million (€133.8 million) in July compared to the same month of 2009. The improved results were attributed to increased demand from Japan and the US.
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Clean Seas: human error in latest fish kill
Australian aquaculture company Clean Seas Tuna Ltd admitted that up to 80 tonnes of kingfish were wiped out as a huge fish kill occurred on its Eyre Peninsula facility in South Australia, which the company attributed to human error.
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NewsIceland Fisheries show dates announced
With the value of Iceland’s seafood exports up by ISK 99 billion (€663 million/$839 million) compared with just three years ago and fish definitely again heading the country’s export agenda, Mercator Media Ltd, organiser of the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition, has announced the 10th show edition will be staged Kópavogur from ...
