Seafood

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Recognising responsible seafood farming in the United Kingdom, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) held its fourth annual UK Awards in partnership with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) at The Box in Plymouth,…

17th October 2024

Fish Said Fred, Sainsbury’s and Lyons Seafoods win UK aquaculture awards

17th October 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) and Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE) have joined forces to promote gender equity in the global seafood industry.

17th October 2024

SFP and SAGE unite for gender equality

17th October 2024

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

A new economic snapshot focused on the Alaska seafood industry has been released by NOAA Fisheries, with the estimate from economists that it suffered a US$ 1.8 billion loss in 2022-2023, and…

16th October 2024

Alaska’s seafood industry suffers $1.8bn losses

16th October 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Forty of the UK’s best fish and chip shops are in the running for the acclaimed Takeaway of the Year title, with the announcement of the category shortlist for the National Fish &…

16th October 2024

40 chippies in the running for top UK takeaway prize

16th October 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Morecambe Bay Oysters, the UK’s largest hatchery, has gained Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) accreditation, while Loch Fyne Oysters – also part of the Associated Seafoods group, has been granted ASC ‘Chain of…

16th October 2024

Double certification for Associated Seafoods

16th October 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The support for sustainable fishing and seafood from retailers and consumers remains resilient despite ongoing cost of living crises, according to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)’s latest Annual Report, titled “Celebrating Leadership…

15th October 2024

MSC: Global appetite for sustainable seafood continues

15th October 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Trade body Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) has welcomed the agreement of a timetable to resume trade of live Australian lobster back into the mainland China market and has extended its gratitude to ministers and officials…

11th October 2024

Australia to resume live lobster trade with China

11th October 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

A new draft South East Marine Parks Management Plan has been unveiled by Tanya Plibersek MP, Minister for the Environment and Water. But while it has been designed to bolster marine biodiversity…

10th October 2024

Triumph for Australian tuna

10th October 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The Irish seafood economy has faced a turbulent year in 2023, with GDP declining by 2.9% to €1.2 billion, according to the latest Business of Seafood report released by Bord Iascaigh Mhara…

9th October 2024

Irish seafood navigates challenges

9th October 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Plant-based seafood food brand HAPPIEE! has secured new listings in UK supermarket chains Sainsbury’s and Morrisons in recent weeks, adding to its existing presence in Tesco, Asda and Ocado.

9th October 2024

Plant-based seafood lands more UK supermarket listings

9th October 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification programme has expanded the geography of its Fishery Standard to include fisheries from around the world, with the extension expected to provide further choice in wild-capture…

8th October 2024

RFM certification goes global

8th October 2024

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Whitefish fisheries – including pollock, cod, haddock and hake – remain at the forefront of the sustainable seafood market, with almost three quarters of the global whitefish catch engaged with the Marine…

8th October 2024

MSC: Whitefish is the vanguard of the sustainable seafood market

8th October 2024

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Having secured a budget allocation of EUR 177 million for 2025 to support the seafood sector, Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD said he is confident it…

8th October 2024

€177m allocated to support Irish seafood in 2025

8th October 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

NOAA Fisheries has announced its National Seafood Strategy implementation plan, aimed at bolstering the US seafood economy, encompassing both wild-capture and aquaculture.

7th October 2024

NOAA launches national seafood strategy plan

7th October 2024

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has confirmed 67 projects will share a total of GBP 14 million in support from the latest round of Marine Fund Scotland.

7th October 2024

Marine fund awards Scottish seafood businesses

7th October 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Norway exported seafood valued at NOK 44.1 billion (€3.77 billion) in the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 5% over the same period last year.

4th October 2024

Norway’s seafood exports set new Q3 record

4th October 2024

OPINION

OPINION

Recent research demonstrates a clear imperative for the Mediterranean aquaculture industry, particularly Greek producers and those exporting to Greece, Spain, Italy and France, to adopt more humane fish harvesting practices for seabream…

3rd October 2024

Electrical stunning – it’s what consumers want

3rd October 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has relaunched its ‘Explore’ campaign, aiming to inspire UK consumers to expand their seafood choices.

2nd October 2024

Norway relaunches UK seafood campaign

2nd October 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Five new fish and chip shops have been shortlisted for Newcomer of the Year award at the UK’s National Fish & Chip Awards 2025. These businesses from Devon, Uxbridge, Yorkshire, Northern Ireland…

1st October 2024

First shortlists for 2025 fish and chip awards

1st October 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

High Liner Foods, a North American value-added frozen seafood company, is celebrating its landmark 125th anniversary this year.

30th September 2024

High Liner Foods celebrates 125 years

30th September 2024