Aquaculture is one of strengths in

(Foodnavigator.com) Consumer concern about sustainability rarely translates into purchases, according to new research from the European Food Information Council (EUFIC).

The Global Aquaculture Alliance’s (GAA) Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program had a fruitful 2013, experiencing growth in terms of the number of BAP-certified facilities and the volume of product from BAP-certified facilities available in the marketplace.

The Mekong Delta with a population

It is expected that global fisheries production of wild capture fishing and aquaculture reach a new record in 2013, some 160 million tonnes against 157 million tonnes in 2012. Meanwhile, the value of exports would reach USD 136 billion, according to preliminary data released on the eve of the meeting of FAO’s Sub-Committee on Fish Trade Division held this week in Bergen, Norway.

Vietnam's work in controlling the

If traditional seafood exports from Peru had maintained the same level of 2012 last year, Peru trade deficit recorded in 2013 could have been avoided. This was stated by the National Fisheries Society (SNP), which also noted that this was the first trade deficit in 11 years, amounting to USD 365 million.

(vasep.com.vn) In February 2014, Vietnamese exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products are estimated to reach US$2.08 billion, leading exports in the first two months of the year to increase by 9.4 percent year on year to US$4.33 billion, according to Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

(vasep.com.vn) According to General Department of Statistics, in the first 2 months of 2014, Vietnam’s seafood exports are estimated to surpass US$1 billion for the first time, up 38.9 percent year on year.

According to statistics in first

(vasep.com.vn) On March 1st, 2014, the ceremony entitled “Vietnamese Exemplary Women Entrepreneur Award in 2013 – The Golden Rose Cup” was held by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in cooperation with Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) in order to appreciate and honour Vietnamese women with business success and their great contribution to the socio-economic development in Vietnam.

(vasep.com.vn) In February 2014, Vietnamese exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products are estimated to reach US$2.08 billion, leading exports in the first two months of the year to increase by 9.4 percent year on year to US$4.33 billion, according to Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched ‘Seafood Matters’, a global blog that will host a diverse array of authoritative voices on sustainable seafood topics.

(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (VIETFISH) organised by VASEP annually attracted a lot of domestic and international visitors and exhibitors.

China’s seafood exports appear to be picking up on the basis of a weaker CNY and recovering demand in western markets.