13th May 2026 SealordSealord secures a Vietnamese partner in order to stay in the coated frozen fish category after ending domestic manufacturing amid intense pressure on local processing costs.
25th March 2026 Pet / SealordNew Zealand seafood giant Sealord has officially launched its second major waste-to-value initiative, entering the pet food category with the debut of its Skipper brand.
2nd February 2026 Export / SealordSealord-owner Kura’s annual profit is down, as the absence of a massive prior-year acquisition gain and significant restructuring costs offset a lift in core trading revenue.
29th September 2025 SealordSealord is proposing a shift to seasonal operations at its Nelson wetfish and by-products factories, as part of measures to improve the viability of its fish processing business.
8th September 2025 Frozen / SealordSeafood and fishing giant is reviewing its frozen coated fish business, with a closure of its Nelson factory and possible exit from the category on the table.
1st August 2025 Fisheries / SealordSealord is supporting a significant reduction in the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the Chatham Rise fishery, as Fisheries New Zealand reviews catch limits for the upcoming fishing year.
1st July 2025 Greenpeace / SealordSealord is ‘deeply troubled’ about an at-sea incident which risked the safety of its own crew and Greenpeace demonstrators, according to general manager of operations Rui Ventura.
1st July 2025 Legal / SealordSealord is planning to lay charges over an incident involving Greenpeace in the Cook Strait on 24 June 2025.
13th February 2025 MPI / Seafood NZ / SealordIndustry is welcoming proposed changes to commercial fishing rules, with Seafood NZ calling them a win for consumers, common sense and sustainability.
30th January 2025 Moana NZ / SealordThe company sees its profit surge from $4m to $31m, thanks largely to a turnaround at Sealord, with its own operations still facing challenges.
28th January 2025 Sealord / WestfleetWestfleet Seafoods is adding to its holdings via the purchase of quota shares of up to approximately 1.7 million kilograms annual catch entitlement (ACE) equivalent.
22nd October 2024 Sealord / WWFSealord is questioning a newly released WWF’s report, claiming it reflects an “inaccurate understanding of the complexities of New Zealand’s commercial fishing industry.”
