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.

Agro-forestry-fishery exports for the first seven months of the year jumped 11.8% year-on-year to US$17.43 billion, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Mr Pham Cong Huyen-Deputy Director

(vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau is one of 21 provinces nationwide which pioneer to implement pilot agricultural insurance. In Ca Mau, agricultural insurance is applied to black tiger shrimp and whiteleg shrimp farmed in extensive and industrial models.

(VASEPNews) In the last quarter of 2011, Anvifish Joint Stock Company (Anvifish Co; HOSE Code - AVF) gained VND550.46 billion of net turnover and VND31.8 billion of post-tax profit, according to the firm’s business statement in Q.IV/2011.

(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.

(vasep.com.vn) Binh Thuan province is giving priority to encourage fishermen to build offshore fishing vessels with high capacity as well as developing logistic services and fish processing at sea.