According to the report of Vinh Long

(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.

On September 11 2010 in Thanh Hai

Binh An Seafood Joint Stock Company

(pangasius-vietnam.com) In February 23rd, 2012, Biofeed Co. was granted GlobalGAP certificate by the Bureau Veritas for its 10 hectare farm in Dong Hau hamlet, Ngai Tu commune, Tam Binh district, Vinh Long province.

(vasep.com.vn) In February 17th 2012, representatives from three associations: Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Processors (VASEP), Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), Vietnam Leather and Footwear Association (LEFASO) signed and sent a common document to Government Office, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), Ministry of Finance (MOF) on petitioning exemption from environment protection duty levied on nylon plastic bags used in packaging for their exported products.

(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.