Monday, July 6, 2026
Indonesia shifts policy focus to fish protein self-sufficiency after achieving rice and corn targets
The government plans to establish freshwater fish farming operations across 40,000 villages as it looks to raise animal protein consumption from a low base.
Monday, July 6, 2026
Indonesia's Maluku ships inaugural frozen tuna loin consignment to Thailand
The 11-tonne shipment marks the first direct seafood export from the province to Thailand, backed by mandatory quality certification under Codex Alimentarius standards.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Thailand eyes blackchin tilapia as feed ingredient to tackle invasive species crisis
The Agriculture Ministry is in discussions with feed manufacturers to expand commercial uptake of the fast-growing invasive fish as a raw material, beyond current small-scale use in food and feed production.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Minh Phu Seafood opens US$57 million shrimp processing plant in Vietnam's Ca Mau with 35,000-tonne annual capacity
The facility is the sixth processing plant for one of Vietnam's top shrimp exporters, adding highly automated production lines as Ca Mau targets further growth in its US$2.4 billion seafood export sector.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Saudi Arabia lifts shrimp import suspension on Indonesia after Cs-137 contamination controls verified
The ban, triggered by a US FDA alert over Cesium-137 traces detected in October 2025, was formally lifted on 24 May 2026 following an on-site inspection by US FDA that confirmed the effectiveness of Indonesia's corrective measures.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Vietnam's seafood exports reach US$5.8 billion in H1 2026 as China and US drive double-digit growth
Shrimp held the top position at US$2.3 billion, while crustaceans and shellfish posted the strongest growth rates in June, and the US market recorded a significant recovery after a period of stagnation.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Norway salmon dispute hits parliament as MP fights latest 6% production cut
A row over the Norwegian government's decision to carry on cutting back salmon production under the "traffic light system" that it admits doesn't work very well has reached parliamentary level, Fish Farming Expert's Norwegian sist ...
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Singapore-based scientists create oral vaccine to protect fish against nervous necrosis virus
Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Singapore, together with researchers from the Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, have developed a novel oral vaccine for fish that can protect them against nervous necrosis virus ...
Monday, June 29, 2026
India's Andhra Pradesh shrimp farmers pivot to local sales as export disruption cuts prices
Rising freight costs linked to Middle East shipping disruptions have curtailed export activity from India's largest marine exporting state, forcing producers to offload stock at depressed domestic prices.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Vietnam's shrimp farmers squeezed by rising feed costs and falling farmgate prices
Fuel-driven cost pressures are pushing aquafeed prices up 7-10% even as a seasonal supply glut drives shrimp prices to record lows in the Mekong Delta.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Vietnam's tilapia exports double to US$62 million in Jan-May 2026 as Brazil and US risks mount
Strong headline growth masks diverging market trends, with Brazil facing protectionist legislation and US shipments sliding 23%.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Thai Chamber of Commerce buys direct from shrimp farmers as Malaysia ban pushes prices down THB50-60/kg
Industry groups are purchasing more than 100 tonnes per day to stabilise domestic prices, while the Thai Shrimp Association warns farmers may reduce or suspend the upcoming production cycle.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Hainan, China port clears first export of Japan-bound live cobia fingerlings
China's Hainan Free Trade Port has just cleared a shipment of Japan-bound live cobia fingerlings, the first export of its kind since Hainan launched island-wide special customs operations.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Norwegian initiative using gene-editing tech to identify genetic mechanisms behind sea lice resistance
A Norwegian research initiative is using CRISPR gene-editing technology to identify the genetic mechanisms behind sea lice resistance, with the goal of improving Atlantic salmon health, welfare and sustainability.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Global fishmeal output fell 28% in Q1 2026 as aquafeed industry accelerates search for alternatives
Climate volatility, El Niño risk in Peru and rising competition from Chinese feed and salmon producers are intensifying pressure on marine ingredient supplies, with fish oil volumes also declining.

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