The global aquaculture market is fragmented and competitive, based on a report published by Transparency Market Research, Albany, N.Y.

Wild Grill Foods, Eugene, Ore., introduced an innovative line of healthy, sustainable, nutritious and convenient seafood products.

HorizonScan, Fairfield, Iowa, released findings for Q4 2018, noting an increase in food integrity issues in key categories such as meat and meat products, poultry, seafood, milk and dairy.

Shiok Meats, Singapore, completed a $4.6 million seed round, funding its goal to feed the world with shrimp made from “clean meat.”

Thai Union Group PCL, Bangkok, Thailand, released its annual sustainability report, detailing the positive progress made in 2018 and the company's performance against key performance indicators and targets outlined in its SeaChange sustainability strategy.

The global seafood processing equipment market size is expected to value $2.51 million by 2025 at a 3.2% CAGR over the forecast period, according to research presented by Grand View Research, San Francisco.

Aptar Food + Beverage, Crystal Lake, Ill., showcased SeaWell, a next-generation seafood packaging solution.

The processed seafood market is projected to reach $267.3 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2018, while the seafood processing equipment market is projected to reach $1.9 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.6%, by 2023, according to new market research from MarketsandMarkets, New York.

Cooke Inc., Canada, acquired Farallon Aquaculture de Nicaragua S.A., a Nicaragua-based vertically integrated producer of farmed shrimp and branded fresh-frozen shrimp to major markets in Asia, Europe and the United States, as well as All Seas Wholesale, Inc., a San Francisco-based distributor of up to 40 species of fresh seafood, live shellfish and frozen seafood products.

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., unveiled “The Power of Seafood” report, which explores seafood through the eyes of the shopper.