News
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Introducing Malcolm the Cat
Young’s Seafood launched its new TV advertising, multi-channel and promotional campaign this week, featuring a new character for the Young’s brand – a discerning cat called Malcolm, who loves his food. 14 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Investment in Canadian research projects
Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Leona Aglukkaq, has announced funding for three fisheries science and research projects in Nunavut, Canada. 14 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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GAA founding member passes away
Kenneth Morrison, a founding member of the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA), passed away on 6 January. 14 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Nano-ice for faster chilling
Molecular Ice Technology™ (nano-ice) from Seattle-based company nanoICE is still in the early stages of rolling out commercially, but the company says that the technology has made a particular impression on its clients so far because of the small footprint and ease of use of the ice. 14 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Survival of the fittest as Vietnam’s pangasius industry consolidates
The ‘survival of the fittest’ is reaching its peak among Vietnamese pangasius companies, according to Bruce Sato, Product R&D Senior Advisor of Go Dang Seafood (Godaco). 14 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Norway seafood exports up again
For the second year in a row Norway seafood exports have set new records, with NOK 68.8bn worth exported in 2014 - up 12% or NOK 7.3bn more than in 2013. 13 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards – call for nominations
The Crown Estate is calling for nominations and entries for the Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards. 13 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Delicius FoS certification renewed
Italian company Delicius Rizzoli S.p.A. has renewed the Friend of the Sea certification of its Engraulis encrasicholus anchovies, following a successful audit. 13 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Sam’s Club director joins GAA board
Robert Fields of Sam’s Club has joined the board of directors of the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA). 13 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Partnership to supply MSC-standard tuna
South Pacific Tuna Corporation has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding to supply Pacific Islands tuna that meets Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards. 13 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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$54,810 grant for sanitation system
Fogo Island Co-Operative Society will receive a government grant of $54,810 to help install and test plant sanitation technology that is new to the seafood processing industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. 13 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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NZ fights illegal vessels
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully has put three illegal fishing vessels operating in the Southern Ocean on notice and vowed to take action against their owners. 13 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Sea Shepherd in pursuit of ‘Thunder’
Sea Shepherd vessel ‘Bob Barker’ is on its 22nd day of its pursuit of the Interpol-listed illegal fishing vessel, ‘Thunder’. 08 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Economic analysis of Scottish inshore fisheries
The Scottish government has published a new report on the potential economic impact of mobile fishing gear restrictions on its inshore fisheries. 08 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Young’s appoints new CEO
Young’s Seafood Limited has announced the appointment of Pete Ward as the new chief executive officer. 08 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Meercat delivers ‘Falls of Lora’
Meercat Workboats has delivered a 14m workboat to Scottish fish farming specialist Dawnfresh Farming. 08 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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HB Grandi catch values down
HB Grandi has reported that last year its fleet landed 152,500 tonnes of fish with a value of approximately ISK15.20 billion - a reduction compared to the previous year. 08 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Australia rolls out e-monitoring
The roll out of new electronic monitoring equipment has begun for vessels within the Gillnet Hook and Trap (GHAT) and the Eastern and Western Tuna and Billfish fisheries (ETBF and WTBF). 08 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Blue Star acquires Chinese crabmeat importer
Blue Star Foods, currently the largest importer of high quality blue swimming pasteurised crabmeat in the US, has acquired Sigma International, a leading importer of Chinese pasteurised crabmeat. 08 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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US expands disaster assistance
The USDA has expanded eligibility for crop disaster assistance to include additional aquaculture species and cultivation methods. 08 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Chilean lobster fishery MSC certified
The Juan Fernández lobster trap fishery in Chile has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, demonstrating its lobster comes from a well-managed, environmental and sustainable source. 07 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Johnson Marine expands
Scottish company Johnson Marine is undergoing significant expansion after securing £3.2 million funding from bank RBS. 07 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture