All Industry News articles – Page 2
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NewsIceland’s new minister for fisheries
With negotiations between the three parties forming Iceland’s new government concluded, there are changes at the various ministries – including at Industry and Innovation, which has the Fisheries and Agriculture brief.
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NewsPelagic stock science boost
A new agreement aims to maximise the benefits on thecollection and analysis of scientific data on pelagic stocks.
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NewsFunding boost for new fishers
New fishermen have been able apply for funding towards second hand fishing vessels.
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NewsSeafish appoints comms director
Seafish has appointed Dr Lynn Gilmore as its new director of communications and engagement, and takes over her new role on 1st November.
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NewsIndustry fails on human rights
Seafood companies are not doing enough to protect human rights, new research has found.
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NewsIndustry fails on human rights
Seafood companies are not doing enough to protect human rights, new research has found.
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NewsNorth Atlantic blue whiting FIP
A collective of retailers and supply chain businesses has launched a ‘policy fisheries improvement project (FIP)’ to help secure the sustainable management of blue whiting in the North Atlantic.
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NewsAlaska corporation eyes Iceland
A corporation owned by First Peoples in Alaska is planning to acquire equity in two Icelandic seafood companies as part of its drive to manage the oceans sustainably.
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NewsCod fishing at risk from quota cut
Fishermen face going out of business if politicians insist on driving down cod quotas next year at a time when the stock is abundant in the North Sea, says the chair of Shetland Fishermen’s Association, James Anderson.
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NewsUK Innovation Fund wants ideas
Applications are now open for a third round of funding from the UK Seafood Innovation Fund. Continuing to support a sustainable future for the UK seafood, the programme seeks ideas from innovators looking to introduce novel and practical solutions into the sector. The programme has also announced £1.5m of follow-on ...
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NewsFirst ever trawl survey of Lebanese waters
For the first time ever, a scientific survey on fisheries resources will be carried out to discover what lies at the bottom of the sea in Lebanon.
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NewsPescanova expands online shop in Spain
Seafood brand, Pescanova, is expanding its online shop, offering its most exclusive products to the whole of mainland Spain.
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NewsReady for second stage of investment quotas
Leading Russian fish producers have supported the recently announced state plans for the expansion of the existing programme of investment quotas, reports Eugene Gerden.
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NewsProtect North East Atlantic fish
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is calling for urgent government action on quota sharing to protect vital fish stocks in the North East Atlantic.
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NewsThai Union and Starflex team up on packaging
Thai Union Group’s printing and packaging subsidiary has launched a new joint venture with Starflex, an industry leader in manufacturing and distributing flexible packaging.
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NewsAustral Fisheries appoints new CFO
Austral Fisheries has appointed Stuart Nisbet as its new chief financial officer and company secretary with effect from today (30 September).
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NewsEuropean Fishmeal’s new president
Changes took place at the annual general assembly of European Fishmeal (EFFOP) on September 23rd, 2021, as the sitting president, Jóhannes Pálsson, CEO of the Danish fishmeal producer FF Skagen, stepped down after seven years.
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NewsMinisters challenged to act on pelagic stocks
Ahead of Coastal States meeting to discuss the North-East Atlantic’s pelagic fisheries, a grouping of concerned companies has issued a challenge to ministers responsible for fisheries to take real and effective action on returning to responsible management.
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NewsNAFO agrees VME protection measures
At its 43rd annual meeting, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) has made a number of decisions on the sustainable management of NAFO-managed fish stocks, the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems (VME) and its review of its Precautionary Approach Framework.
