News
Fish Is Food - The FAO’s Fish Price Index
World food prices hit an all-time high in February 2011 and are still almost two and a half times those of 2000. Although
three billion people worldwide use seafood as a key source of animal protein, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
of the United Nations–which compiles prices for other major food categories–has not tracked seafood prices. [Continue]
Cod - May 2012
During 2011, cod stocks in the North Atlantic improved significantly. The drop in pangasius supply had a positive impact in sales over Europe, but the economic situation in the continent prevented prices from increasing. Producers found a relief in the rising demand from other countries that helped them to overcome the situation. [Continue]
III University Master in Marine Aquaculture
The Master programme is jointly organized by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), through the Faculty of Marine Sciences, the Canary Institute of Marine Science (ICCM) of the Government of the Canary Islands, and the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), through the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza (IAMZ). [Continue]
Food Outlook - May 2012
Global food prices seem to have stabilized at a relatively high level of around 214 points
as measured by the FAO Food Price Index. Although the outlook for the second half
of this year and into the next indicates generally improved supplies, demand remains strong and the global food import bill in 2012 is expected to fall only slightly from the 2011 record. [Continue]
Canned tuna - April 2012
Moves towards sustainability and the introduction of eco-labels have affected the global canned tuna market in the last year. [Continue]
Nile Perch - April 2012
While Nile perch popularity in German market was enhanced by Naturland certification; in the US will probably face strong competition from Australian Barramundi.
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Groundfish Markets - March 2012
Demand for groundfish species is increasing and there are new opportunities in emerging countries. Brazil has become a growing destination for Norwegian cod, relieving somewhat the concerns of Norwegian exporters as their sales in southern Europe have been affected by the economic crisis.
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Octopus - March 2012
Pessimism growing in cephalopod sector with uncertain demand in traditional markets in Southern Europe and Japan [Continue]
Shrimp, Asia - March 2012
In 2012 the market began with positive notes in demand and price trends in various markets, while the current low season for farmed shrimp will persist until the next season stars in April/May. [Continue]
Mechanism for fisheries management in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
The fisheries environment in the region of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden is important to the communities living around the region. [Continue]
EU Trade News: WTO ruling on US anti-dumping duties
"This understanding solves this longstanding dispute and it will bring immediate relief to EU exporters who will no longer have to pay excessive anti-dumping duties; some of them will not pay any anti-dumping duties at all". (EU Commissioner Karel De Gucht ) [Continue]
NOAA Fisheries Implementation Plan of the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
This document is an update of the 1997 National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS)
implementation plan for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (Code). [Continue]
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on the Risks and Benefits of Fish Consumption - 2010
The Consultation recommended a series of steps, such as the need to emphasize the various benefits from fish consumption, and the various risks of not consuming fish. [Continue]
Private standards and certification in fisheries and aquaculture
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper No. 553 - Private standards and related certification schemes are becoming significant features of international fish trade and marketing. [Continue]
Short Courses on Small Scale Fisheries 2011
INFOSA is proposing a short course to be conducted in collaboration with host country institutions. The course has been conducted successfully in Namibia on a pilot basis in 2010. [Continue]
Diary
European Seafood Exposition (24 Apr 12 - 26 Apr 12)
6th World Fisheries Congress (7 May 12 - 11 May 12)
Last update: 16/05/2012
EPR April 2012
In the run-up to the Brussels seafood show, the market appears more influenced by supply variations for individual species and products, rather than any clear weakening of demand. [Continue]
Vol 104 - The French market for seafood
This report provides an updated overview of the French market for fish and fishery products. It addresses the major drivers of change in supply and demand, distribution, labelling and certification, as well as current consumer trends. The report also includes practical advice for foreign producers interested in the French market, both in terms of product development, market entry and distribution. [Continue]
GLOBEFISH Highlights - Issue 2/2012
The GLOBEFISH Highlights provides a detailed update on market trends for a variety of major commodities [Continue]
Vol 103 - Turbot – Production Technology and Markets
Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) is a high-value fish that is much favoured in many market segments. There are important developments in farming technology that may impact on future supply and cost of production. With this background, an analysis of the future sustainability of turbot farming from a technological and economic point of view is given
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Cephalopods Commodity Update - December 2011
The Commodity Updates contain information from around the world on prices, production, imports, and exports for BIVALVES. This information is collated at GLOBEFISH, the FAO centre for international fish trade information. [Continue]
Viet Nam - Seafood from Waterland
Viet Nam means “Water Land” and its waters have been a valuable resource ever since the beginning of time. However, recently, in just one decade Viet Nam’s seafood industry has expanded to become one of the largest in the world. [Continue]
