The COVID-19 impacts resulted in less fish consumption, according to the Myanmar Fisheries Federation (MFF). The coronavirus pandemic shut down the wedding, donation events, festivities and restaurants. It also poses difficulties in transportation. The restrictions caused a slump in fish consumption in the local market. Moreover, the individual income loses from heightened COVID-19 measures such […]
Mandalay fish, chicken farmers cry foul over food safety ‘misinformation’
March 4, 2020 by
Operators of integrated fish-chicken farms in Mandalay Region have denied accusations that their products pose a health risk to consumers. The farmers, who raise chickens above fish ponds, accused fish-feed manufacturers of spreading what they described as false information that fish fed with chicken manure carry disease and are unsafe to eat. U Nay Thurein, […]
Myanmar to resume fish exports to Saudi Arabia after inspections
May 10, 2019 by
After inspections are carried out by Saudi Arabia, Myanmar will be able to resume its fish export which had been suspended. Saudi Arabia has sent the necessary checklists to Myanmar Fisheries Department on April to allow farmed fishes export from Myanmar said U Thet Naing, deputy director of the Quality Control and Research Division of […]
Government prohibits import of frozen meat at Thai border
February 20, 2019 by
The import of frozen meat at the Myanmar border will be prohibited from March 1 onwards, U Khin Maung Lwin, assistant secretary of Ministry of Commerce (MOC), told The Myanmar Times. The border ban includes all forms of frozen meat, including red meat, fish and marine produce. However, importing via sea routes is still permitted. […]
Fresh water fish scale in demand for use in cosmetic
September 17, 2018 by
Thailand and Japan is buying freshwater fish scales for use in cosmetic products according to Win Kyaing, general-secretary of Myanmar Fish Federation. Buyers from Thailand and Japan came to Myanmar to buy freshwater fish scales. “On September 7, buyers from Japan discussed with us for buying fish scales. They want Tilapia fish scales. They said […]
Dutch feed group confident about growth opportunities in Myanmar
June 5, 2018 by
De Heus opened its second production site in Myanmar today. The manufacturer said the new factory is about helping the group to strengthen its market position in that country and helping to professionalize agriculture in the region. The facility, located near Mandalay, the country’s second city, has an annual production capacity of 280000 MT, said […]
Dutch animal nutrition firm starts manufacturing in Thilawa
March 9, 2018 by
The Netherlands-based producer of animal feed and nutritional service specialist, Trouw Nutrition, opened its first manufacturing unit in Myanmar last week. Trouw Nutrition Myanmar Co was incorporated at Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in July 2017. The manufacturing plant, located in Zone A, is expected to start operation in two weeks. Thilawa is the only […]
World-Class Seafood Breeding Farm for Yangon
November 11, 2017 by
A world-class seafood breeding farm will be established in 2018, according Phyo Min Thein, Yangon Chief Minister said. The remark came at the opening ceremony of No. 1 Applied Fish and Prawn Breeding Course held at Thiri Annawa Hall of Myanmar Fisheries Federation in Yangon on November 5. Phyo Min Thein said: “We predict that […]
Foreigners get involved in illicit sale and purchase in Myanmar fishery
September 20, 2017 by
According to Myanmar Fishery Products Processors and Exporters Association, foreigners got involved in illicit sale and purchase in Myanmar fishery business. U Myo Nyunt, secretary of Myanmar fishery products processors and exporters association said, “There are many foreigners getting involved in fishery business.” They did not purchase the products themselves. Instead they made Myanmars buy […]
Thirty-four kinds of aquatic products granted duty free for export
July 11, 2017 by
Thirty-four kinds of aquatic products have been granted duty-free status to be exported to America by the Ministry of Commerce, according to a report in the Myawady Daily. Fish and shrimp are the most exported among aquatic products. The merchants need to be careful of the product quality, need to mention the proportion of ingredients […]
