As much as food producers and retailers active in the UK market crave a swift return to big, pre-recession consumer spending, the country's economic emergence is set to be a sluggish, drawn-out process.

Tilapia market recovery began in fourth quarter of 2009

Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee says investment in New Zealand's fastest growing seafood sector will accelerate the industry's programme to drive growth over the medium to long term.

Good news for beleaguered restaurateurs: U.S. foodservice sales are expected to increase gradually this year.

A top EU (European Union) team arrived in the country on Monday to visit fish farms and processing plants to find out whether the country's produces match the quality required by European countries.

The import volume of frozen Pollack reached 35,281M/T in December 2009, up 56% on 22,660M/T of the previous period.

The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries plans to renegotiate heavy import duties charged by Middle Eastern countries on seafood products to help the Indonesia’s fishery industry expand.

European and Russian seafood companies are investing in product innovation to beat the economic downturn, with new product launches in 2009 a wisp higher than in 2008.

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) on Monday said it is “optimistic” that the European Union and Norway will finally work out a bilateral fisheries agreement for 2010 this week.

- Economic factors continue to pressure frozen crab sales and keep prices in check in the U.S. market