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Thai Union Group’s global director of corporate affairs and sustainability has been among those recognised for their outstanding contribution to combating modern slavery at the Anti-Slavery Australia Freedom Awards.

The first South Korean-owned fishery has achieved certification to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) international standard for sustainable fishing.

Iceland-based Marel has entered into an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Curio, a primary processing equipment provider for whitefish.

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency, and the Irish South and West Fishermen’s Producers Organisation (ISWFPO) have co-hosted a net management workshop in West Cork.

UK Environment Secretary, Theresa Villiers, has delivered a boost for the English fishing and seafood industry by opening applications for £15.4 million from two UK fishing funds.

The pelagic sector has been given a timely and welcome boost with negotiations around next year’s mackerel catch providing for a 41% increase in quota for 2020.