Sustainability

FISHING GEAR

FISHING GEAR

A consortium of companies in Norway and Iceland have put into use netting that’s been derived from recycled fishing gear.

1st April 2025

First net from recycled material

1st April 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Commission has resumed negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with Thailand, sparking concerns among European fisheries over the potential impact on the tuna industry.

1st April 2025

EU tuna industry to fight Thailand trade deal

1st April 2025

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

The seafood industry landscape is changing exponentially, which makes it increasingly crucial that processing equipment and solutions providers and their customers focus on introducing those innovations that will enable the blue economy…

1st April 2025

Innovation-centricity – the catalyst for a brighter future

1st April 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Thai Union Group has donated seafood products and essential supplies to support those in Bangkok affected by the recent earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar. The aid for victims, rescue teams, volunteers as well…

1st April 2025

Thai Union provides relief supplies to earthquake victims and rescuers

1st April 2025

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

In 2023, the EU’s fish processing industry generated almost US$ 32.7 billion in annual revenue, and yet typically, over half of the weight of a fish ends up as sidestreams that never…

1st April 2025

Saving sidestreams

1st April 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The 100% Great Lakes Fish initiative has been honoured with a Seafood Industry Climate Award (SICA) for its groundbreaking efforts in reducing the seafood industry’s carbon footprint and increasing diversity.

28th March 2025

100% Great Lakes Fish wins sustainability award

28th March 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

After four years of collaboration between artisanal fishers, processors, the government and NGOs, the Peruvian Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has announced new rules governing the fishing of jumbo flying squid.

27th March 2025

Peru imposes jumbo flying squid regulations

27th March 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A recent study has highlighted the accuracy of artisanal fishers’ local ecological knowledge (LEK) in mapping marine habitats, revealing that their insights can match satellite data in quality.

26th March 2025

Fishers’ knowledge rivals satellite data

26th March 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Ahead of European Council and Parliament discussions on the future of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), EU policymakers have been issued with the call from leading industry bodies to maintain and strengthen…

26th March 2025

Brussels urged to deliver a reinforced, specific fund for fisheries and aquaculture

26th March 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Growing demand for planet-friendly, affordable protein helped Canada sell 93.5 million cans of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified sustainable tuna last year, according to the non-profit organisation.

25th March 2025

Canada sees sales of certified tuna soar

25th March 2025

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

A project led by University of the West of Scotland (UWS) scientists is looking to transform shrimp farming in Southeast Asia by developing low-cost, early-warning monitoring systems to improve sustainability in one…

25th March 2025

Sustainability boost for Southeast Asia shrimp farming

25th March 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Argentine red shrimp fishery has become the first coastal shrimp fishery in Argentina to be awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.

24th March 2025

Argentine red shrimp awarded MSC certification

24th March 2025

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

The UK’s shellfish farming industry is a small but very important industry, and it has fantastically huge potential that could put it on par with France and Spain – Europe’s leaders in…

21st March 2025

Red tape has UK shellfish aquaculture in a bind

21st March 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Skretting Japan’s Imari Plant has become the country’s first ASC-certified feed mill, marking a pivotal moment for Japan’s seafood farming sector.

20th March 2025

Skretting Japan in ASC first

20th March 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Ukraine has become the latest FAO member to become a party to the Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA), with the agreement entered into force on 12 March 2025, 30 days after the…

20th March 2025

Ukraine becomes 80th party to the PSMA

20th March 2025

FISHING GEAR

FISHING GEAR

Tests carried out on compostable fish aggregating devices (FADs) in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans by Zunibal, in collaboration with AZTI, have paved the way towards the development of a new FAD…

19th March 2025

Zunibal, AZTI develop new biodegradable FAD

19th March 2025

SAFETY & DISTRESS

SAFETY & DISTRESS

Safety equipment supplier Wescom Group has launched its new sMRT V300 Class M Man Overboard device, a compact unit that combines AIS, DSC, 121.5MHz and GNSS technology.

19th March 2025

Wescom unveils new man overboard beacon

19th March 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The NGOs BLOOM and foodwatch have taken Carrefour to court, accusing the supermarket giant of failing to prevent destructive tuna fishing, mercury contamination and human rights abuses in its supply chain.

18th March 2025

Carrefour faces legal battle over canned tuna

18th March 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

In recognition of the decline of Atlantic salmon and its importance to indigenous communities, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier has announced Canada’s first ever conservation strategy…

18th March 2025

Canada launches wild salmon conservation effort

18th March 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has reported a positive shift in the status of tuna stocks, with overfishing declining by eight percentage points.

17th March 2025

Tuna stock health improving, says ISSF

17th March 2025