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NewsGreen is the colour of the future
A few weeks ago, British television carried a story stating that supermarkets should be forced to pay for the disposal of the packaging on the food products that they sell.
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NewsFisheries and seafood leadership in ensuring a sustainable ocean and industry
Fisheries and seafood leadership on sustainability is important to the future of the ocean. Credit: NOAAFisheries and seafood industry leadership in 'Corporate Ocean Responsibility' is essential to navigating this critical juncture and ensuring the long term health of the industry.Fisheries and seafood leadership on addressing sustainability issues is not only ...
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What certification?
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that was one of the parents of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) appears to be all set to spawn another fish watcher - the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).
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NewsBrazil to become major exporter
Brazil''s President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has signalled his country''s intention to become a player and major exporter in the fishing industry: "In some years, we will become great fish producers," Mr Lula said during his weekly radio show recently.
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Sri Lanka improves fishing efficiency
Sri Lanka has begun using satellite data for fish forecasting to improve the efficiency of the island''s fishing industry, reports Chandani Jayatilleke.
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Spain to support sustainability as a tool to design a new fisheries management model
Last week the Spanish Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs (MARM) informed the Council of Ministers about its involvement in the World Fishing Exhibition, which will take place in Vigo from 16-19 November.
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Reef fish Working Group formed to assist industry
Australian Primary Industries and Fisheries Minister Tim Mulherin has established a Working Group to assist the commercial fishing industry in the wake of damage caused to reefs and in turn fish populations by Cyclone Hamish.
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Collaboration set to enhance scientific skills
Fisheries Research Services (FRS), Aberdeen and NAFC Marine Centre, Shetland, have entered into a joint agreement to combine the skills of the two organisations in the area of aquatic resource management more effectively
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NewsNew patented robot gripper from Valka
Valka will demonstrate, at Seafood Processing Europe in Brussels, a brand new robotic solution – the RobotFeeder – to feed fish products automatically to processing lines, including IQF freezers and portioning machines.
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New Seafish course will save fishermen's lives
East Coast fishermen have been chosen as the first in the UK to receive a free damage control kit and special training in how to save their boat and their lives if they start taking on water.
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WESMAR announces 12th year of Technical Training
WESMAR has announced the dates for its popular Technical Training classes, which will be held this year on 15–16 June and again on 17-18 August at company headquarters in Woodinville, WA, USA.
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Financial support for ISA affected companies
A package of financial support for small and medium-sized fish-farming companies affected by the outbreak of Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) in Shetland has been announced.
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Talks with fishing fleet
Scottish Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead is to meet with Scotland''s fishing industry leaders to discuss the impact of the current economic crisis and the implementation of the days at sea regime.
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Rethink on effort control plans
A visit by Commission officials to Scotland planned for next week (31 March/1 April) will include a meeting in Edinburgh with an industry/government group, where the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation will press the EC for a rethink on its effort control plans that are threatening the economic viability of large sections ...
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New investment at Scottish Shellfish
A major upgrade will shortly get underway at the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group’s processing facility in Bellshill that will greatly enhance production efficiency and capacity.
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NewsNew CEO for Marel Food Systems
Marel Food Systems'' Board of Directors has unanimously decided to ask the CEO of Stork Food Systems, Theo Hoen, to lead the united companies as CEO.
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Friend of the Sea deploys international network of onsite monitors
Friend of the Sea has announced the deployment of an onsite permanent international monitoring program to provide constant lot-by-lot sustainable origin verification and real chain of custody.
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Fisheries 2030 project takes next step
New Zealand''s Minister of Fisheries, Phil Heatley, has announced the next stage of Fisheries 2030, a review to establish clear direction and actions necessary to unlock the future economic potential of New Zealand''s fishing sector.
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Canadian seal hunt open
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, welcomed the opening of the main commercial seal hunt for Magdalen Island sealers on Monday.
