Posts Tagged ‘United States’
US dockers suspend strike threat
Dockers in the United States have agreed to suspend their strike until the New Year so that negotiations can continue.
Earlier this week there were fears that the dispute could seriously impact on seafood shipments from Norway, Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
Salmon exports would have been the most seriously affected. But last night the union representing the dock workers agreed to suspend the strike.
Read MoreBetter news for Atlantic Sapphire as Q3 harvest jumps
Florida-based salmon farmer Atlantic Sapphire has reported a much brighter picture for production during the third quarter of this year.
The company processed 1,300 tonnes against 365 tonnes during the July to September period 12 months ago when temperature-related challenges resulted in slower growth.
Read MoreSalmon exporters face chaos as strike shuts US ports
Norwegian, Icelandic and Faroese salmon companies were facing a serious export challenge today as US east coast ports were shut down by a huge strike.
Dockers at ports between Maine and the Gulf of Mexico walked out last night in a dispute over pay.
These ports are regularly used by Nordic exports to get their fish, mainly salmon and cod and haddock, into the US.
Read MoreSeagriculture USA 2024 explores new frontiers
The Seagriculture USA 2024 conference, the premier event for the seaweed industry, was successfully held in Ketchikan, Alaska from 11-12 September 2024.
Under the theme “Exploring New Frontiers,” Seagriculture USA 2024 united nearly 200 stakeholders from 10 countries to share knowledge and ideas, steering the future of the seaweed industry towards sustainable and economically viable paths. Representatives from more than 121 companies and institutions actively engaged in discussions, networking, and knowledge sharing.
Read MoreRed Lobster restaurant chain secures survival at last
US seafood chain Red Lobster has been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a consortium of investors.
Read MoreWork starting this month on Maine RAS farm site
Great Northern Salmon (GNS), the company looking to build the first recirculating aquaculture system in the US state of Maine, says it is about to start work on preparing the ground at its construction site.
GNS is building a RAS facility with capacity for 10,000 tonnes of salmon annually, in Millinocket, Maine. Pre-construction work is expected to start this month, in collaboration with the site owner, Our Katahdin.
Read MoreAquaBounty to sell off Canadian hatchery
Land-based salmon farmer AquaBounty Technologies has announced plans to sell off its farm and hatchery at Rollo Bay on Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Read MoreMaine aquaculture body looks to recruit ‘coastal ambassadors’
Aquaculture industry leaders in the US state of Maine are looking to win hearts and minds through an initiative that aims to promote a positive view of the sector, with the help of a network of “coastal ambassadors”.
Read MoreAtlantic Sapphire seeking more cash
The Florida-based salmon farming company Atlantic Sapphire is seeking more cash – up to US $80m (£61m) in new equity and convertible loans.
Read MoreFrom waste wood to aquafeed
Wood you believe it? Researchers at the University of Maine are developing a process they hope could convert waste timber into aquaculture feed – and sustainable aviation fuel. The university is also being helped by a $10m (£7.9m) grant from the US Department of Agriculture.
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