[wd_asp elements='search' ratio='100%' id=2]Pakistan has negotiated a two-year extension until December 31, 2025, allowing the continued export of fish and fish products to the US without complying with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) of 2016.Under the MMPA, the US prohibits imports of products caught using techniques that harm marine mammals. Pakistan has joined 130 […]
A recent inspection found several Norwegian businesses are illegally exporting salmon with wounds and deformities, contrary to the country’s fish quality regulations.A surge in “illegal exports” of salmon with deficiencies, such as wounds in the skin, from Norway into the European Union (EU) and elsewhere for processing is causing “disturbance” on the wider market amounting […]
22/11/2023 10:00 (GMT+07:00) Vinh Hoan (VHC) has released its financial report showing post-tax profit down 56 percent in the third quarter 2023 compared with the same period last year to VND200 billion. Its profit decreased by half to VND883 billion in the first nine months of the year.Prior to that, Vinh Hoan asked for […]
KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy has expressed serious concerns over the discharge of raw sewage and industrial waste into the sea and sought cooperation from the Sindh government to remove bottlenecks in the establishment of a treatment plant near Mai Kolachi.The issues of the marine pollution, installation of a treatment plant, expansion of Karachi Fish Harbour […]
KARACHI-Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar on Tuesday said that seafood products, ranging from fish and shrimp to crabs and squid, including frozen and fresh seafood, canned goods, and value-added items like breaded fish fillets, can find their way to international markets if we ensure our adherence to quality standards, and the […]
By Robancy A HelenEvery year on November 21, people around the world observe World Fisheries Day to show solidarity with all fishermen, fish farmers, and other stakeholders.There are so many messages going viral in WhatsApp groups felicitating each other for World Fisheries Day.Commemorating this special day, the Indian government organized the Global Fisheries Conference India […]
Newsroom Quality worth making room for New Zealand seafood companies will no longer be able to export the bulk of their orange roughy to most North America and Europe markets, after relinquishing their Marine Stewardship Council label because of concerns over stock measurements. Seafood NZ has self-suspended certification for orange roughy caught off the east […]
Travel Food Entertainment Food Culture Food Food Travel Culture Travel The bonnet bus takes visitors to the famous foliage of Shingu Kumano Shrine in Kitakata. Its wooden floor and engine sound evokes nostalgia for 50s-60s Japan.PublishedonBy A classic bonnet bus is operating in Kitakata, northwest Fukushima Prefecture, until November 21. The special bus links Shingu […]
TOKYO (Reuters) – The number of Japanese firms planning to expand in China has fallen to less than 30% for the first time, according to a survey published on Tuesday, with economic slowdown, increasing competition and geopolitical tension putting many off.The waning appetite for Japanese businesses to augment operations in Japan's biggest trade partner, alongside […]
Investigation Uyghurs and North Koreans are forced to work in Chinese seafood processing plants. But the federal government purchases millions of dollars of this seafood for the military and school lunches. Fishing is the world’s deadliest profession, and human rights issues and abusive conditions on these ships are well-documented. | Illustrations by Ricardo Santos for […]
