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FISHING TECHNOLOGY

FISHING TECHNOLOGY

Seafish has teamed up with the RNLI to deliver vital training aimed at reducing the risk of fishermen falling overboard and improving their survival chances if they do.

22nd January 2025

Seafish and RNLI launch survival training

22nd January 2025

NEW HORIZONS

NEW HORIZONS

Russia sees great potential in expanding trade relations with the 10 BRICS countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates, outlined Herman Zverev,…

22nd January 2025

BRICS: Russia sets it sights on fish trade growth

22nd January 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

A regenerative fishery and kelp restoration project in the Tromsø area of Northern Norway, led by ocean technology and seafood company Ava Ocean AS, has received official endorsement from the United Nations Decade of…

22nd January 2025

UN endorsement for urchin fishery, kelp restoration project

22nd January 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

The global aquaculture sector is poised for growth in the first-half of 2025 despite facing uncertainties, according to Rabobank’s latest RaboResearch report. Published by Rabobank’s Global Animal Protein Sector team, the “Global…

22nd January 2025

Cautiously optimistic outlook for aquaculture in first-half of 2025

22nd January 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and the United States Trade Representative (USTR) have formalised a bilateral agreement that resolves an anti-dumping dispute over Vietnamese pangasius fillets.

22nd January 2025

US, Vietnam end pangasius antidumping row

22nd January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

UK seafood processors and traders have a new unified voice to promote the sector following the launch of the UK Seafood Federation (UKSF). The new membership organisation is an amalgamation of the…

21st January 2025

New member organisation launched to unite UK processors and traders

21st January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A landmark study has uncovered over 400 cases of illegal fishing in Europe’s marine protected areas, threatening fragile ecosystems and fisheries’ sustainability.

21st January 2025

Illegal fishing scandal: 400 cases exposed in marine protected areas

21st January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Scotland’s January mackerel fishery is progressing well, with the fleet reporting productive marks of high-quality fish.

21st January 2025

Scottish mackerel in high demand

21st January 2025

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

Europe’s fishing industry needs urgent, coordinated action from policymakers to secure the fleet’s future, with a strong focus on the social dimension, to support a thriving and resilient industry that’s able to…

21st January 2025

EU urged to shift policies to safeguard fishing industry

21st January 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

A call for evidence to shape the European Oceans Pact has been launched by the European Commission, with the political initiative aimed at promoting sustainable ocean management and ensuring the health, resilience…

21st January 2025

Brussels progresses European Oceans Pact

21st January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Aldi South Group has become the first food retailer globally to incorporate the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) new Improvement Programme into its sourcing policy.

20th January 2025

Aldi South in MSC Improvement Programme first

20th January 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Laxey has signed a significant deal with Marel for the delivery of advanced processing equipment and software to support its new land-based salmon slaughterhouse.

20th January 2025

Marel inks Laxey processing deal

20th January 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Norwegian fish farming industry analysts Kontali has confirmed the appointment of Ole Magnus Waage as Chief Commercial Officer. In the position, Waage will lead the commercial team, securing revenue and strengthening relationships…

20th January 2025

Kontali appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

20th January 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

A total 993,972 tonnes of fish and shellfish was caught by Iceland’s fishing fleet in 2024, representing a decrease of 28% on the previous year’s volume (1.38 million tonnes), according to preliminary…

20th January 2025

Icelandic catch falls by over a quarter

20th January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Indonesia has taken a groundbreaking step by upgrading its national seafood traceability system, Stelina, to be compatible with the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) Standard.

17th January 2025

Indonesia adopts GDST seafood standard

17th January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Commission has officially identified Cameroon as a non-cooperating country in the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, issuing the nation a ‘red card’.

16th January 2025

Brussels issues Cameroon ‘red card’ over IUU fishing

16th January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

More than £1 million of Welsh government funding is being made available to boost the marine, fisheries and aquaculture industry in Wales.

15th January 2025

£1.4m fund to support industry in Wales

15th January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The National Fish & Chip Awards has unveiled the finalists for the inaugural Community Engagement Award.

15th January 2025

Championing the ‘vital’ British chippy

15th January 2025

OPINION

OPINION

This time last year, we were stuck. It seemed our once-energetic, innovative, tuna-centric community was still trying to shake off the gumption-deadening malaise of the 2020–2023 Covid-19 pandemic. After witnessing many years…

15th January 2025

Op-Ed: Electronic monitoring revival shows we can still do hard things

15th January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Scottish salmon farming leaders are backing the UK Chancellor’s growth-focused regulatory approach, which urges Scotland to capitalise on seafood exports for economic recovery.

14th January 2025

Regulatory reform needed to boost Scottish seafood exports

14th January 2025