All Industry News articles – Page 5
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NewsAzores ghost gear removal competition
Small-scale tuna fishers in the Azores are taking part in what is thought to be the world’s first competition to remove abandoned fishing gear at sea.
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NewsCoastal First Nations fisheries agreement
The Canadian Government has signed an amended Fisheries Resources Reconciliation Agreement (FRRA) committing to a respectful and cooperative partnership with Indigenous Peoples.
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NewsNOAA takes strong stand against IUU fishing
More than thirty nations lack effective regulation to protect marine life and combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, according to a recent report by NOAA.
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NewsIFFO releases ingredient trends report
The Marine Ingredients Organisation (IFFO) has released its latest analysis of marine ingredient market trends showing a 40% drop in use in June 2021 compared to the previous year.
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NewsHelga María’s Westfjords summer
Brim’s fresher trawler Helga María has been fishing on Westfjords grounds all summer, and catches have been fine, according to skipper Friðleifur Einarsson.
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NewsNew EU EHCs delayed to January
The European Commission has voted to extend the transition period for the new format Export Health Certificates (EHCs) to 15th January 2022.
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NewsJohn West revamps brand with new TV ad
John West is revamping its brand identity to appeal to younger consumers and remind people of the benefits of a diet rich in seafood.
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NewsHelp for Queensland’s commercial fishers
The Queensland government is helping support the state’s commercial fishers with an AU$59,000 investment towards a nationally-recognised resilience and wellbeing programme.
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NewsReturn of the sprat
Sprat fish that form a “vital” part of the marine food chain have returned in huge numbers to the River Clyde in Scotland, according to new research.
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NewsNew group for women in Welsh seafood
A new group is being formed to support women in the fishing industry, offering them the opportunity to network with their counterparts around the Welsh coast.
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NewsMentoring for BIM’s Young Chef ambassadors
Five young chefs from Ireland are each being mentored by a knowledgeable seafood producer as part of the Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Taste the Atlantic ambassador programme.
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NewsThai Union joins food price reduction scheme
Thai Union Group is providing food products at reduced prices to local communities as part of a government scheme to support Thai people during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsPodcast showcases Scottish seafood sector
Seafood Scotland has launched a podcast series highlighting the work and lives of those in the Scottish seafood industry.
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NewsCanada launches ghost gear reporting tool
The Canadian government has launched a new online system that makes it easier for commercial harvesters to report their lost fishing gear.
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News‘Dead zones’ likely off US West Coast
Data collected by NOAA has confirmed that a large area of poorly oxygenated water is growing off the coast of Washington and Oregon in the US, threatening to create ‘dead zones’ where bottom-dwelling species perish.
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NewsEU and Cook Islands continue partnership
The European Union and the Cook Islands have agreed to continue their successful fisheries partnership as part of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement, for a duration of three years.
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NewsFish and chips recover well from Covid
Seafish has published its fourth and final review into the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the UK’s seafood supply chain, showing a strong recovery in the fish and chip retail sector.
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NewsMulti-national Pacific partnership
Operation Nasse 2021, an annual co-operative fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) operation involving Australia, France, New Zealand and the United States of America, ended on 23rd July.
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NewsMSC warns of tuna fisheries suspensions
Failure to reach agreement at a critical intergovernmental meeting in December could result Western Central Pacific tuna fisheries losing MSC status, the the Marine Stewardship Council warns.
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News£1.8m boost for Scottish seafood sector
The Scottish seafood industry is to receive £1.8 million to help businesses recover from the economic ravages of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic.
