The Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research (Nofima) on Thursday issued a report that found population and economic growth in Egypt is paving the way for Norway to increase its herring exports to the African country.
In 2009, Norway exported about 45,000 metric tons of herring to Egypt, up from 30,000 metric tons in 2007. Nofima said one opportunity to increase herring exports is to capitalize on periods of high sardine prices, during which herring can be used as a substitute.
Canada steps up fight against fish diseases
In an effort to strengthen its ability to protect aquatic animal health and ensure that the aquaculture industry remains strong, the Canadian government on Wednesday enacted regulations requiring that all suspected or confirmed cases of serious aquatic diseases be reported to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
In addition, the CFIA has added 20 diseases that pose a serious risk to aquatic animal health to the Reportable Diseases Regulations.
“These amendments underscore the government of Canada’s commitment to protecting our thriving aquaculture industry, which provides consumers around the world with top-quality seafood,” said Gerry Ritz, the country’s agriculture minister. “Canada is now better positioned to act quickly when serious aquatic animal diseases are detected.”
Comment period for salmon standards extended
The Global Aquaculture Alliance on Thursday announced that the public comment period for salmon certification standards under the Best Aquaculture Practices program has been extended to 20 January.
“Several groups have contacted us to request additional time to return their comments,” said GAA President George Chamberlain. “GAA wants to be sure that everyone is heard, since the comments we receive will lead to improved aquaculture practices everywhere salmon are raised.”
