Seafood

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Using 100% of each fish caught or farmed is a “moral obligation”, according to Petra Weigl, Managing Director of Regal Springs Europe and Global Head of the company’s Natural Additions Division. It’s…

29th January 2025

‘Know your fish, understand your side-stream potential’

29th January 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Economic conditions, geopolitics and supply availability will significantly influence global animal protein markets in 2025, but while demand remains uncertain due to macroeconomic fluctuations and policy changes, seafood is poised to surpass…

29th January 2025

Seafood to dethrone poultry as main driver of global protein supply growth

29th January 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) decision to withdraw a proposed rule that could have strengthened the ability of the United States to take action against nations that fail to address illegal, unreported,…

28th January 2025

NOAA slammed for withdrawal of proposed rule on illegal fishing

28th January 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the World Sustainability Organization (WSO) have signed a scheme endorsement agreement to finalise the endorsement of Friend of the Sea as an IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) sub-scope.

28th January 2025

IAF, WSO endorse Friend of the Sea

28th January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Leading UK retailer Tesco has announced plans to implement the Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool (SCEPT) across its seafood supply chain and products. Its aim is to be net-zero across its full value chain…

28th January 2025

Tesco commits to seafood carbon emissions profiling

28th January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has announced the appointment of Michael Szemerda and Trin Tapanya to its board of directors.

27th January 2025

GSA appoints two new directors

27th 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has presented a new Development Plan for the Oyster Aquaculture Industry, aimed at taking the lead position in the trade which is currently valued…

14th January 2025

South Korea targets becoming world’s top oyster exporter

14th January 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Despite challenges, including increased competition from other countries, trade wars and market barriers, Vietnam’s seafood exports are expected to continue to increase and could reach a total value of US$ 11 billion…

14th January 2025

Vietnam aiming at $11 billion of seafood exports in 2025

14th January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

UK seafood restaurants and takeaways have an exciting opportunity to attract and engage customers by highlighting the numerous health benefits of their dishes. That’s the message from three multi-award-winning businesses, recognised for…

10th January 2025

Brits urged to get onboard with seafood

10th January 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Overfishing, illegal fishing and the increased marketing of shark meat pose significant threats to the more than 80 species of sharks and rays that inhabit the Mediterranean Sea, according to a new…

9th January 2025

Mediterranean sharks continue decline despite conservation progress

9th January 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Aquaculture volumes can be expected to grow this year, including increases in fish and shrimp harvests, projects Rabobank’s latest RaboResearch report.

9th January 2025

Aquaculture production forecast to grow in 2025

9th January 2025