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Brazilian seafood companies the Frescatto Company and Prime Seafood are set to merge, creating a business with a combined turnover of more than $300m.

Umami Bioworks and Shiok Meats have announced plans to merge, marking a significant development in the cultivated seafood sector.

A plan to build the world's first octopus farm in the Canary Islands has generated deep concern among scientists and environmentalists.

Young's Seafood has teamed up with children's food brand Annabel Karmel to create frozen meals, including Cheesy Fish Pie and Fish and Chip Shapes. 

SeaPak has added a new addition to its line of frozen seafood: Coconut Cod – which features crunchy coconut breading and 12g of protein per serving.

Young's Seafood has launched a new line of Fish Fillet Strips in three flavours – Southern Fried, Crispy Battered and Salt and Vinegar.

Nova Scotia's seafood sector has secured over $34.4m in investment from the governments of Canada and the province, through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.

A group of investors advised by Rigeto Unternehmerkapital have bought a majority stake in German seafood group Crusta Nova for an undisclosed sum. 

Vietnamese seafood processor Vinh Hoan Corporation (VHC) has announced a strategic investment in Hong Kong-based cultivated fish start-up Avant Meats.

New Zealand-based biotechnology company PharmaZen has received a $9.94 million investment from ADM Capital's Cibus Fund.

Princes has released two new fish-based product ranges in the UK as it targets shoppers on the lookout for health, taste and convenience.