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NewsUK sees ‘alternative’ fish sales soar
Sainsbury''s has launched a new study into fish consumption and attitudes in the UK, which shows a shift in consumer buying habits as more people purchase lesser known fish which are more abundant in the oceans.
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Vacon to deliver AC drives for Aker trawlers
Vacon, manufacturer of AC drives, will deliver 81 AC drives for three new fishing trawlers, owned by Aker Seafoods.
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NewsHvalpsund Net and DSM sign Trademark License Agreement
Hvalpsund Net A/S, a turn-key solution provider to the fish farming industry, and DSM, producer of Dyneema®, the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber, have signed a Trademark License Agreement.
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NewsSAFE act means traceability
Oceana campaign director Beth Lowell “applauds” the Safety and Fraud Enforcement for Seafood (SAFE Seafood) Act which if passed would help stop seafood fraud by requiring full traceability for all seafood sold in the US.
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New fish farm for Orkney
Over £1.3m has been invested in a new fish farm site in Eday, north of Orkney, by aquaculture company Scottish Sea Farms.
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NewsAdding value to farmed white fish
Marel has developed a high-speed, value-adding grading and intelligent packing solution for farmed fish operations, which can process up to four sizes simultaneously.
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NewsVietnam targets US$650m increase in fishery exports
Vietnam is aiming for a US$650m increase in fisheries exports this year, boosted by forecasted higher output from the country’s aquaculture sector, reports David Hayes.
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NewsPart 2: Overfishing? Not quite
It is common knowledge that pollution in the sea directly or indirectly affects fish and other marine organisms.
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NewsHigh hopes
It’s just four months until the introduction of Europe’s new Common Fisheries Policy. But how close are fishermen to getting the wholesale reform that they urgently need?
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NewsCretel now offers a total turnkey processing solution
During the past 40 years, Belgian food processing equipment manufacturer Cretel has built a deserved reputation for producing skinning machines for a wide range of fish. However, it is becoming actively involved in completely equipping new processing plants.
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Scotland to stamp out illegal cockling
Following concerns raised by residents in the Solway area over illegal cockle picking, Scotland’s fisheries secretary Richard Lochhead has called a meeting of public bodies.
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NewsIrish Sea herring catch increased
Northern Ireland’s fisheries minister, Michelle O’Neill MLA, has announced that a deal has been secured with the European Commission for an in-year increase to the catch of Irish Sea herring.
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Canadian Îles-de-la-Madeleine lobster fishery enters MSC full assessment
The Îles-de-la-Madeleine lobster (Homarus americanus) baited trap fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the east coast of Canada has entered into full assessment in the MSC’s certification program.
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NewsLaky Zervudachi Seafood Champion finalist
Laky Zervudachi, group sustainability director of Direct Seafoods, has been selected as a finalist in the Seafood Champion Awards 2012.
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NewsNew seafood newsletter for NFI members
The US National Fisheries Institute (NFI) says it is working to keep the foodservice community “hooked” on seafood.
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Simrad to hold fishery acoustics training course in Chile in October
Simrad and MAREC have answered requests from South American customers by holding a six day fishery acoustics training course in Chile from 1-6 October 2012.
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NewsCommission decides on quota deductions
The European Commission has announced deductions from 2012 fishing quotas of the Member States that exceeded their quotas in 2011.
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Drew Marine acquires Chemring Marine
Marine solutions services specialist Drew Marine has confirmed the completion of its acquisition of Chemring Marine.
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Seafood information lacking in US
Oceana has released findings that show that seafood traceability lags in comparison to practices in the beef and produce industries.
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NewsExmouth Mussels awarded MSC certificate
The Exmouth Mussel Company has been granted Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
