Latest News – Page 595
-
NewsIndonesia to boost sustainable fisheries production
Indonesia is aiming to raise annual domestic consumption of sustainable fishery products by more than 350,000 metric tons (mt) within the next few years as part of government plans to raise per capita consumption of protein and improve the national diet, reports David Hayes.
-
NewsCrayfish tails keep in shape
Crawfresh Import SA of Luxembourg, one of Europe’s largest importers of frozen cooked and peeled crayfish tails from China, has developed a method of packaging which preserves the shape and visual appeal of the small freshwater crustacean.
-
NewsOverfishing in Europe must end
Last June the Commission reported that fish stocks in European waters are improving. Credit: Mick Garratt/WikiAlongside discards, overfishing ranks as one of the most discussed subjects both in the political arena and industry over the past few years, reports Adrian Tatum. Overfishing and the failure of the Common Fisheries Policy ...
-
NewsDenmark’s retailers join forces
Competing retail groups, COOP, Dansk Supermarked and SuperGros, together covering 97% of the Danish market, have united to promote MSC certified sustainable seafood.
-
NewsCarbon footprint of tuna fisheries
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has released a report on the carbon footprint of global tuna fisheries.
-
News
Pacific mariculture “risky”
A new report on mariculture has urged Pacific nations to think twice before embarking on sea-farming enterprises.
-
NewsNew nobbing and filleting machine from SEAC
Swedish fish processing machine manufacturer, SEAC AB, has developed a new nobbing and filleting machine for the fish and canning industry - the FPM-400.
-
News
Fishbam to show new autoclaves
In response to the demand of some sectors of the food market, Fishbam began the year by designing and manufacturing new rotary sterilisation autoclaves.
-
NewsPromens launches new Saeplast container
Promens is launching a new Saeplast container that has a volume of 340l but a basal area corresponding to the 460l and 660l containers that were two of the most popular Saeplast containers.
-
NewsNutreco looks to growth in Brazil
Dutch fish feed specialist, Nutreco, has announced that it will be increasing its shareholding in its Brazilian joint venture Nutreco Fri-Ribe from 51% to 97% - taking advantage of a growing market.
-
News
Scots MEP calls for aquaculture eco-label
Scottish Tory MEP, Struan Stevenson, is calling for an eco-label to certify environmentally friendly and sustainable aquaculture practices.
-
News
Study shows seabirds are in trouble
A study by scientists from the RSPB and BirdLife International has found that seabirds, including albatrosses and penguins, are in more trouble than any other group of birds.
-
NewsFish matters to Waitrose
UK food retailer, Waitrose, is renewing its commitment to sustainable fishing by helping to ensure that the world’s fish stocks are properly protected for future generations.
-
NewsLandmark report on Australian fish stocks
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has announced that it is undertaking the first nationwide assessment of the status of key Australian fish stocks.
-
News
Cold water prawn fishery MSC certified
The Norwegian North East Arctic cold water prawn fishery has become the latest northern European fishery to gain certification to the MSC standard for sustainable fishing.
-
NewsSeafood education in Scottish schools
The Scottish Government will be funding a three year programme to roll out Seafood Scotland’s pioneering ‘Seafood in Schools’ pilot project.
-
News
Packaging group acquires Glud & Marstrand
As of 1 July 2011, Mexican packaging group Envases Universales (subject to customary closing conditions) acquired Glud & Marstrand A/S from AAC Capital Partners.
-
NewsTuna gutting machine from Kroma
Kroma A/S, Danish manufacturer of primary processing equipment, has developed a new gutting machine for tuna from 1-4kg.
-
News
Scottish schools project goes nationwide
Seafood Scotland’s ‘Seafood in Schools’ pilot project is set to roll-out nationwide, following confirmation from Scottish Government that it is to fund a three-year programme.
-
NewsNew scallop trawler from Macduff
Macduff Shipyards Limited has recently completed a new design scallop trawler in the under 15m class.
