(vasep.com.vn) Dong Phuong Company Limited (Dong Phuong Co., Ltd) said that in the coming time, many partners of Dong Phuong would turn to other countries like Indonesia, the Philippines for seafood outsourcing because these markets offer cheaper outsourcing cost.

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(IntraFish) A tight supply picture and strong demand in Asia, North America and also Europe means record prices for scallops are unlikely to come down, say execs in the US and Canada. An increase in the US scallop quota is not enough to meet the booming demand around the world, sources told IntraFish.

(IntraFish) European processors are in for tough times as prices of surimi base from Season A Alaska pollock are up by 15 to 18 percent this year, a surimi base trader and consultant said.

This year Phuong Dong Seafood Limited

(VASEPNews) In early March this year, ConDao Seaproducts and Import Export Joint Stock Company (Coimex) celebrated a meeting to welcome the Third-class Independence Medal conferred by Vietnam President Truong Tan Sang for its progresses in business and charity activities.

Binh An Seafood Joint Stock Company

(TheFishSite) Bord Bia recently commissioned research from Norwegian based fish specialists Kontali Analyse, to provide an overview of global trade in relation to pelagic species, reports Annette Kenny, Food and Beverage Division, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board.

Mr Pham Cong Huyen-Deputy Director

(VASEPNews) Since 1st March 2012, Vietnam ocean freight has increased by US$240 – 800 upon each different foreign port. The hike is predicted not to be ended soon, said VASEP’s member enterprises.

(IntraFish) Peru's fish production will likely fall 5 percent in 2012 due in part to a limited anchovy quota.A ban on some anchovy captures will likely cause a 20 percent drop in anchovy production, although authorities have yet to determine the quota, reports Reuters.

(IntraFish) Australia has expressed its willingness to share its expertise in deep-sea fishing with Kerala’s fishermen, reported an Indian news website.

(IntraFish) Thailand's fisheries sector is on track to become more open to investment from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

(fis.com) Peru’s fishmeal exports this year are forecast at 1.3 million tonnes -- remaining constant as the previous year. China continued to be the leading export market for Peruvian fishmeal with 58 per cent of the market share in 2011, with Germany at 9 per cent and Japan at 7 per cent, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

(VASEPNews) Baria-Vungtau Seafood Processing and Im-Ex Joint Stock Company (Baseafood) got advantages in business in the first two months of 2012, according the company’s leader.