Aquaculture

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Representatives from across Europe’s blue economy value chain have warned that the energy transition of fisheries and aquaculture risks stalling unless urgent regulatory and financial barriers are addressed.

14th January 2026

EU fisheries energy transition stalls

14th January 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is celebrating three years since the implementation of the ASC Feed Standard, marking a period of rapid growth and increasing engagement across the global aquafeed sector.

14th January 2026

ASC Feed Standard turns three

14th January 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) Sushi Council in the United States has confirmed that Baja Aqua Farms has joined as its newest member. Baja Aqua Farms is a leader in sustainable bluefin tuna aquaculture, producing Pacific…

14th January 2026

NFI Sushi Council welcomes new member Baja Aqua Farms

14th January 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

US frozen seafood importer/distributor CenSea has launched CenSea Reserve, a new premium shrimp sub-brand for foodservice and retail channels.

14th January 2026

CenSea launches new premium shrimp brand

14th January 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

FAI has announced the launch of the Shrimp Hub, a new online resource designed to help shrimp supply chain professionals place welfare at the centre of their operations while improving business performance.

12th January 2026

FAI launches Shrimp Hub

12th January 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Inverlussa Marine Services has taken delivery of a new 25-metre hybrid aquaculture support vessel, built by Macduff Shipyards and designed by Macduff Ship Design.

7th January 2026

Macduff delivers new aquaculture services vessel Naomi Jennifer

7th January 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Welfare specialists FAI and food and agriculture consultancy Fresh Studio have launched a new partnership to develop Vietnam’s first welfare assessment protocol for pangasius, as the country’s influence over the global market…

7th January 2026

FAI and Fresh Studio target pangasius welfare with Vietnam-first assessment protocol

7th January 2026

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Norway exported 2.8 million tonnes of seafood worth NOK 181.5 billion in 2025, setting a new all-time record in export value despite a challenging year marked by lower wild-catch quotas, falling salmon…

7th January 2026

Price gains in wild fisheries, higher salmon volumes lift Norwegian seafood exports to new heights

7th January 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Beloved regional fish curimbatá is emerging as a key export species for the country’s aquaculture industry. Its low-cost farming and growing demand in neighbouring countries are driving rapid international growth.

7th January 2026

Brazil’s curimbatá: From countryside staple to export star

7th January 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

ScaleAQ has appointed Cristian Sauterel as head of its business in Chile, with the role starting in February.

7th January 2026

ScaleAQ names Chile head

7th January 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Optimar has secured a major aquaculture contract to supply harvesting and slaughtering equipment to a new fish farming project in Kazakhstan, marking the company’s first delivery to the country and a significant…

5th January 2026

Optimar enters Kazakhstan aquaculture

5th January 2026

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

A new representative body for the UK seaweed sector has been launched with an initial primary focus on establishing a national roadmap for growth and also opening dialogue with government regarding marine…

17th December 2025

UK Seaweed launched to help sector capitalise on emerging opportunities

17th December 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

The United Kingdom risks missing out on a fast-growing global seaweed industry worth more than £6 billion, as regulatory hurdles and slow policy development continue to constrain the sector’s expansion, according to…

16th December 2025

Red tape threatens UK’s share of £6bn global seaweed market

16th December 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Ace Aquatec is preparing to deliver its first installation in Africa as Lesotho-based Sanlei Premium Trout adopts the company’s humane in-water stunning system.

11th December 2025

Ace Aquatec enters African market

11th December 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Hampidjan is reshaping its fast-expanding aquaculture portfolio by folding activities from multiple subsidiaries into a single international company, ELDI, which will officially begin operations on 1 January 2026.

10th December 2025

Hampidjan launches global aquaculture firm ELDI

10th December 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has hailed 2025 a milestone year, with major advances achieved in responsible aquaculture, an expansion of its global partnerships and the strengthening of its certification programmes across…

10th December 2025

ASC celebrates landmark year of growth, innovation and global collaboration

10th December 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

The European Commission has published the 2025 edition of the EU Fish Market report, produced by the European Market Observatory for Fisheries and Aquaculture Products (EUMOFA), revealing a sector navigating inflationary pressure,…

10th December 2025

EU Fish Market Report 2025 highlights shifting consumption, tightening trade balance

10th December 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Europe’s leading aquaculture organisations have called for strong political leadership and urgent regulatory reform after meeting with EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis to discuss the future of the sector.

9th December 2025

European aquaculture leaders urge political action to halt decades-long stagnation

9th December 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) has named German fish farmer Josef Stier as the first recipient of the FEAP–Laschinger NextGen Award, recognising his entrepreneurial drive and commitment to innovation in…

9th December 2025

FEAP honours rising aquaculture leader with inaugural NextGen Award

9th December 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Humpty Doo Barramundi, a long-established Northern Territory producer, has become the first Australian barramundi farm to earn certification from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).

8th December 2025

Australia gains first ASC barramundi

8th December 2025