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Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America Announces 2024 Seafood Excellence Awards Finalists

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, produced by Diversified Communications, announces finalists for the 2024 Seafood Excellence Awards. The 11 finalists were selected out of a list of market-ready products that are launching or have been introduced in the past 18 months to the North American market. Winners of the competition will be announced on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 3:00pm EST in the Wave Makers' Zone followed by a reception.

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  • The Seafood Excellence Awards serves as the North American extension of the Seafood Excellence Global Awards competition, held at Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, Spain.
  • In 2023, the Seafood Excellence Asia Awards was introduced during the 11th edition of Seafood Expo Asia in Singapore.
  • All three awards are organized by Diversified Communications, producers of Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global and Seafood Expo Asia.
  • Seafood industry buyers and professionals can learn more about Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America and register to attend by visiting seafoodexpo.com/north-america.

Town of Trenton fined $100,000 for violating the Fisheries Act in Nova Scotia

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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On February 15, 2024, the Town of Trenton was ordered to pay a total of $100,000, after pleading guilty to one count of violating the Fisheries Act at the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia in Pictou County.

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  • On February 15, 2024, the Town of Trenton was ordered to pay a total of $100,000, after pleading guilty to one count of violating the Fisheries Act at the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia in Pictou County.
  • Some of the conditions include: training on the Fisheries Act and its requirements; training on proper effluent sampling protocols for Town of Trenton employees and contractors; completing routine sampling; and publishing emergency contact information and information about the incident and sentencing on the Town of Trenton website.
  • On November 13, 2019, Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers received a complaint of a strong sewage smell around Lowden Brook along North Main Street in Trenton, Nova Scotia.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada administers and enforces the pollution prevention provisions of the Fisheries Act.

Holiday App Alert: Blue Circle Foods and Spicewalla Launch Chili Lime Salmon Shorties

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Circle Foods is thrilled to partner with Spicewalla to take holiday party bites to the next level with the launch of Chili Lime Salmon Shorties, an innovation made for those foodie people who always bring the best dish.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Circle Foods is thrilled to partner with Spicewalla to take holiday party bites to the next level with the launch of Chili Lime Salmon Shorties, an innovation made for those foodie people who always bring the best dish.
  • "Blue Circle Foods is hooked on bringing culinary twists, like 'fins in a blanket,' to dinner tables across America," says Nina Damato, Managing Partner of Blue Circle Foods.
  • Blue Circle Foods is known for its exceptional Norwegian Atlantic Salmon and trailblazing sustainability practices in aquaculture (fish farming).
  • For every pound of salmon it produces, Blue Circle Foods takes less than half a pound of fish out of the ocean.

$5.2 million settlement reached in Canadian farmed Atlantic Salmon class actions

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Settlement Class Member is defined as all persons in Canada who purchased farmed Atlantic Salmon and products containing or derived from farmed Atlantic salmon purchased or sold in Canada from April 10, 2013 to October 6, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Settlement Class Member is defined as all persons in Canada who purchased farmed Atlantic Salmon and products containing or derived from farmed Atlantic salmon purchased or sold in Canada from April 10, 2013 to October 6, 2023.
  • If Settlement Class Members wish to participate in the class action and settlement, they are not required to do anything until after the Settlement is approved.
  • Settlement Class Members can also object to the proposed Settlement and attend the Settlement Approval Hearing to present that objection.
  • Settlement Class Members who wish to object to the proposed Settlement must submit their objections in writing to Class Counsel by November 20, 2023.

40th Annual Meeting of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO)

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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Canada was honoured to host the 40th Annual Meeting of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) in Moncton, New Brunswick from June 5-8, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Canada was honoured to host the 40th Annual Meeting of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) in Moncton, New Brunswick from June 5-8, 2023.
  • The 40th annual meeting of NASCO included two special sessions; the first on climate change and the second on Indigenous perspectives on Atlantic salmon, which was led by Canada.
  • "I am proud of Canada's role at this year's North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization meeting.
  • We shared information on how climate impacts salmon productivity in the North Atlantic, exploring new approaches to protecting wild Atlantic Salmon.

Israel Corp. Reports Results for First Quarter of 2023

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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As of March 31, 2023, total financial liabilities were $1,027 million, and investments in liquid assets amounted to $1,013 million of which $8 are pledged deposits.

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  • As of March 31, 2023, total financial liabilities were $1,027 million, and investments in liquid assets amounted to $1,013 million of which $8 are pledged deposits.
  • Net debt1 as of March 31, 2023, totaled $47 million.
  • In January 2023, IC announced that the Board of Directors approved the adoption of a dividend policy.
  • As a holding company, the financial results of IC are mainly affected by the results of its held companies.

Israel Corp. Reports Results for Fourth Quarter of 2022

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Net debt1 as of December 31, 2022, totaled $179 million.

Key Points: 
  • Net debt1 as of December 31, 2022, totaled $179 million.
  • As of September 30, 2022, the net debt1 was $234m.
  • In January 2023, IC announced that the Board of Directors approved the adoption of a dividend policy.
  • As a holding company, the financial results of IC are mainly affected by the results of its held companies.

MOWI Brand debuts new products at the Seafood Expo North America in Boston

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Sunday, March 12, 2023
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MIAMI, March 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seizing the opportunity of the most important US Seafood Expo, MOWI Brand commemorates its third year since its March 2020 launch and displays the impressive progress it has made with new product offerings and categories. The MOWI Brand launched for the first time right at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic through online grocery. During the most unprecedented times, the brand was well received by US consumers and quickly flourished with its concept of pre-packed farm raised Atlantic salmon offered in pre-cut portions for convenience. "Launching a new brand during a pandemic presented its challenges, not only proved the strength and tenacity of our team, but it also confirmed that MOWI is set for growth in North America and has a long way to expand," said Robert Clark, Director of Sales at Mowi CP of Americas.

Key Points: 
  • In its third year since its launch in North America, the MOWI Brand puts on a fantastic array of farm raised Atlantic salmon products at the Boston Seafood Expo North America.
  • MOWI Brand celebrates three years since it launched in North America.
  • This new line has been unveiled in the New Product Showcase Exhibitor segment at the Seafood Expo North America in Boston.
  • For more information about the MOWI Brand visit: Home - MOWI Salmon US and for Media contacts: https://www.mowiamericas.com

Government of Canada outlines next steps in transition from open-net pen salmon farming in British Columbia

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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Part of that work includes a mandate commitment to transition from open-net pen salmon aquaculture in British Columbia's coastal waters in a manner that protects wild salmon, the environment, and the economy.

Key Points: 
  • Part of that work includes a mandate commitment to transition from open-net pen salmon aquaculture in British Columbia's coastal waters in a manner that protects wild salmon, the environment, and the economy.
  • Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, announced the next steps to transition from open-net pen salmon aquaculture in British Columbia, while establishing Canada as a world leader for the next-generation aquaculture industry.
  • In the coming weeks, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will share the draft framework for transitioning from open-net pen salmon aquaculture.
  • The transition plan will rely on input from the Government of British Columbia, First Nations, industry, local governments, stakeholders, and British Columbians.

Minister Guilbeault announces investment with Ducks Unlimited Canada to increase long-term carbon storage and enhance biodiversity by conserving wetland and coastal marshes across Eastern Canada

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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Today, the Honourable StevenGuilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced that the Government of Canada will invest $5.6million over three years with Ducks Unlimited Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable StevenGuilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced that the Government of Canada will invest $5.6million over three years with Ducks Unlimited Canada.
  • This project will also permanently secure wetlands and upland habitats to provide significant long-term carbon storage, because wetlands are known to be particularly effective carbon sinks.
  • "Ducks Unlimited Canada is a hugely important partner in our efforts to protect and restore nature across Canada.
  • Working with Indigenous communities, Ducks Unlimited Canada will develop and assess culturally significant species associated with the restoration projects across Eastern and Atlantic Canada.