All Industry News articles – Page 5
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NewsOffshore Arctic cod recertified by MSC
Norwegian Offshore North East Arctic Cod will be recertified from 15 August 2021 while inshore North East Arctic cod will no longer be MSC certified, the Marine Stewardship Council has confirmed.
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NewsDetermining the nutritional value of fish
A new open-source tool is helping to increase the consumption of nutrient-rich fish species in malnourished communities.
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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.
