Jason Holland
Based in the United Kingdom, Jason Holland is a seafood storyteller. Calling on more than 30 years' experience as a B2B journalist, editor and communications specialist, he writes content on the fisheries, aquaculture and processing sectors – sharing stories of the progress being made with engaged audiences worldwide. As a freelance contributor, he wrote for World Fishing & Aquaculture for several years before taking over as its editor in December 2021.
Contact info
- Email:
- jholland@mercatormedia.com
- Website:
- https://www.worldfishing.net/
NewsNew tech takes prawn fishery closer to humane, automated tailing
A groundbreaking innovation in the UK seafood sector is poised to transform prawn processing at sea
NewsDisco Scallops: A lightbulb moment for sustainable fishing
How LED-lit pots are changing the game for the shellfish sector
NewsThe hidden costs of octopus farming
A new global study has disclosed environmental, welfare and food security risks associated with this emerging aquaculture sector and carnivorous blue food production generally
NewsCJ Jackson: Inspiring the next generation to rediscover British seafood
Thornback ray, spurdog and megrim are just three of dozens of abundant domestic species that the seafood ambassador, cookery writer and teacher wants the UK public to reconnect with
NewsOmega-3 and zinc: The power couple in salmon feed
New findings from Nofima reinforce the importance of nutrient balance and synergy in achieving healthy, high-quality fish
NewsUS tariffs challenge Norwegian salmon as seafood exports hold strong
September marked the first full month in which the country’s products faced a 15% tariff when entering the American market
NewsDriving global interoperability: How IFT’s new open-source tool could transform seafood traceability
Traceability Driver has been designed to make it easier for existing software systems to transform their data into standardised formats
NewsNAPA warns supply chains already hit as mackerel crisis deepens
Seafood coalition urges action from Northeast Atlantic coastal states as looming catch cuts also put jobs and market stability at risk
NewsSquid supply chains come under fire in new exposé
EJF links South Atlantic squid to forced labour, violent abuses and ecosystem collapse – raising questions for EU and UK importers
NewsCommunity Catch certification aiming to transform small-scale fisheries
Launched by industry experts, affordable and accessible scheme offers a path to sustainability recognition, economic value and market access
NewsProducing salmon on land – the future’s looking brighter
With conventional farming being increasingly constrained, the door is opening wider for alternative technologies
NewsLand-based fish farming finds a new gear
With many technological milestones reached, the on-land aquaculture sector is now making much-needed progress
NewsFishermen’s Day – a celebration of Iceland’s past, present and future
Annual, open-to-all, country-wide festivities recognise an industry that has supported countless generations
NewsThree-Sixty Aquaculture trials tech to augment RAS efficiency, sustainability
The UK indoor shrimp farm is evaluating the ability of key, new technologies to reduce operational costs and enhance environmental benefits
NewsSeafood Scotland CEO Donna Fordyce: Cluster will bring more value without adding environmental or social pressures
In an exclusive Q&A, WF hears how turning seafood side streams into new, high-value products will reduce waste and create opportunities
NewsBridging seafood’s confidence gaps and winning back young consumers
Industry challenged to make sustainable products more convenient, affordable and appealing to the buying public
NewsAI in aquaculture – a pathway to enhanced productivity and acceptance
Significant technological advancements have already boosted industry efficiency, sustainability and profitability
NewsUN: Global food security requires ‘silicon fjord’ innovation to trickle down to all aquaculture
Amid food security concerns, industry is urged to do much more to ensure it can meet the world’s growing food demands
NewsInnovation-centricity – the catalyst for a brighter future
The success that seafood companies achieve will greatly depend on their ability to adapt, explains Optimar CEO Siggi Olason
NewsA pathway to smarter fish processing
Marel’s FleXicut Jet is designed to get small-scale processors onboard with the same tech used by much bigger operations
