Hello,
We're back from ISRMAX India. We had a really busy time speaking to loads of international companies. Look out for a full report soon. But for now, here are some news stories.
- Marine Harvest has acquired 48.5 percent of Morpol for NOK 937,614,607.5. Morpol is the world leader in value added processing of smoked and marinated salmon. The company is present in all main markets for salmon with sales offices in a number of countries, including Japan and USA. The company has processing /distribution facilities in Poland, France, UK and Germany. More information...
- China has approved the import of boarfish from Ireland. This year 39 Irish trawlers have caught over 53,000 tonnes of the fish. Although wild caught, the species is used mostly for the production of fishmeal and fish oil. Read more...
- The Jamaican government is to impose a levy on lobster exports, similar to the US$1 charged for every pound of Queen Conch legally harvested and exported from the country. Revenue from the charge will go towards funding development and management projects in fisheries and aquaculture. Read more...
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| English: Strombus gigas = Eustrombus gigas (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
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