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Battle over U.S. krill oil patent

13 February, 2012 - By Mike Urch, SeafoodSource contributing editor
Krill oil is the world’s best source of phospholipid enriched omega-3 oils, and food manufacturers are desperate to get their hands on a reliable, consistent source of it.
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If there’s a will, there’s a way

03 February, 2012 - By Jason Holland, SeafoodSource contributing editor reporting from London
Is there a lack of political will to end illegal fishing once and for all?
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Taking tilapia mainstream in the UK

31 January, 2012 - By Nicki Holmyard, SeafoodSource contributing editor
New England Seafood’s James Robinson talks about the importance of sustainable seafood and the company’s efforts to increase tilapia sales in the UK.
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Is MSC certification all it’s cracked up to be?

30 January, 2012 - By Mike Urch, SeafoodSource contributing editor
What part, if any, has Marine Stewardship Council certification played in the growing popularity of Alaska salmon in the United Kingdom?
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January’s most-read: Alaska salmon shocker

30 January, 2012 - By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
Here’s a rundown of January’s five most-read stories and commentaries.
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Different companies, same challenge

25 January, 2012 - By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
Millions of dollars in sales may separate Incredible Fish and Quirch Foods, but both Miami companies face the same challenge — fraud.
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Norway charts Operation UK

20 January, 2012 - By Jason Holland, SeafoodSource contributing editor reporting from London
The Norwegian Seafood Council has launched an all-out assault on the UK market. Its latest move is enlisting celebrity chef Mitch Tonks as its Norwegian seafood ambassador.
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U.S. seafood labor trends unsustainable

18 January, 2012 - By James Wright, SeaFood Business senior editor
The U.S. seafood industry has lots of jobs that Americans don’t want, so companies turn to visiting-worker programs for help. This and other labor trends create an environment of uncertainty.
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Planning for sustainable growth

17 January, 2012 - By Nicki Holmyard, SeafoodSource contributing editor
Movement is finally afoot on a development plan for the English aquaculture industry, and stakeholders are being encouraged to participate in the process.
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Will Vietnam realize its potential?

16 January, 2012 - By Mike Urch, SeafoodSource contributing editor
The country must address three things that are currently suppressing the industry if its seafood exports are to continue to grow.
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