Seafood

How California is Building Career Pathways to its Next Big Economic Sector: The Ocean

May 24, 2024 SONYA CHRISTIAN AND TERRY TAMMINEN, Cal Matters

Enter the “blue” economy: one of the fastest growing economic sectors in California. From ocean exploration and regenerative aquaculture to underwater robotics and renewable energy, the blue economy is expected to create new jobs of every kind, bringing opportunities that can benefit diverse communities. Prior to the pandemic, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development projected the blue economy would reach $3 trillion in global value by 2030. …

High Liner Foods Invests $10M in Andfjord Salmon

May 23, 2024 High Liner Foods Incorporated

High Liner Foods Incorporated announced it has committed to make a US$10.0 million investment in Andfjord Salmon Group AS (“Andfjord”), a market leader in sustainable and fish-friendly salmon aquaculture, located on the island of Andøya in the Arctic archipelago of Vesterålen, Norway. …

Legal Sea Foods Unveils Limited Time Menu Featuring First Catch of Wild Copper River Salmon

May 23, 2024 North Coast Seafoods

To celebrate the arrival of this coveted catch, Legal Sea Foods head of culinary Brian Doyle is preparing a special menu that highlights the unique, full-bodied flavor of wild-caught Copper River King Salmon. …

Natural Shrimp, Inc. Announces New Markets for Sale of Shrimp

May 22, 2024 Natural Shrimp

Natural Shrimp, Incorporated, a Biotechnology Aquaculture Company that has developed and patented the first seafood-focused commercially operational RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture System), announced that, as a result of significantly increased production at its Webster City facility, the Company is in the process of identifying, contacting and securing new commercial outlets for the sale of the Company’s sushi grade shrimp. …

Shinkei Announces $6 Million in Seed Funding for Sustainable Robotic Fish Harvesting

May 22, 2024 Shinkei

Shinkei is pioneering a commercial fish processing technology and today announced $6 million in new seed funding for the launch of its modern system that merges machine learning, robotics, and centuries-old fish harvesting techniques. The round was led by Cantos, with additional participation by 8VC, Impatient Ventures, Susa/Humba Ventures, Carya Venture Partners, Ravelin Capital, Red & Blue Ventures, Undeterred Capital, and others joining existing investors. …