Sustainability

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

International deep-tech food company MeaTech 3D Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore-based Umami Meats for the joint development of 3D-printed cultured structured seafood.

13th July 2022

3D printed seafood deal

13th July 2022

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Association of Large Freezer Tuna Vessels (Asociación de Grandes Atuneros Congeladores, AGAC) has obtained Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) in the Indian Ocean after more than…

8th July 2022

Skipjack tuna eco-certified

8th July 2022

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

The Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) eco-labelling scheme is often described as the “gold standard” for sustainable seafood, yet numerous controversial certifications – from Australian orange roughy to Antarctic krill to Atlantic bluefin…

5th July 2022

On The Hook: Why we’re running an external review into the MSC

5th July 2022

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The new National Security Memorandum (NSM) issued by US President Joe Biden to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and related harmful fishing practices is a step in the right direction…

30th June 2022

Biden IUU plan ‘not enough’

30th June 2022

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

US President Joe Biden has signed a National Security Memorandum (NSM) to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and related harmful fishing practices.

29th June 2022

Biden moves on IUU fishing

29th June 2022

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The new Fisheries Standard developed by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has been unanimously approved by the certification programme’s Board of Trustees.

29th June 2022

MSC standard approved

29th June 2022

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Agriculture, aquaculture and fishing – three sectors producing food and materials that are fundamental to humanity’s survival – are being supported to take accountability for their impacts, following the publication of a…

28th June 2022

New sustainability standard

28th June 2022

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Omaha, US, headquartered fishmeal and fish oil giant Scoular has introduced a new marine sustainability programme aimed at helping the aquaculture feed sector to improve traceability and transparency. 

17th June 2022

Scoular ups sustainability drive

17th June 2022

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Billund Aquaculture and Aquapurna are set to revolutionise welfare standards and sustainability in shrimp farming with an automated and tech-driven production model.

16th June 2022

Sustainable shrimp farming

16th June 2022

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Charities and non-profit organisations have warned the Marine Stewardship Council it could lose its reputation as a committed support of sustainable seafood because changes to its certification programme do not go far…

15th June 2022

MSC standard changes a missed opportunity

15th June 2022

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

An environmental lifecycle assessment tool is now available for the aquaculture industry.

13th June 2022

Aquaculture sustainability tool

13th June 2022

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) has written an open letter to coastal state ministers, calling on governments to support sustainable pelagic fisheries.

10th June 2022

NAPA sustainable fisheries plea

10th June 2022

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The first ever British one-by-one caught tuna might be reaching the shelves next year if plans to reopen a cannery on St Helena go ahead. 

8th June 2022

Sustainable British tuna

8th June 2022

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The Norwegian Seafood Council is trying to change the UK’s perception about seafood and sustainable diets

7th June 2022

Promoting sustainable seafood

7th June 2022

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Scottish Sea Farms has been awarded Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for its Summer Isles farms, the first time the company has achieved the accreditation.

26th May 2022

ASC for Scottish Sea Farms

26th May 2022

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

New digital resource hub, “Fish and Tips”, offering UK fish and chip shop operators materials that can help them communicate the importance of sustainable seafood to their customers has been rolled out…

25th May 2022

Chip shop sustainability hub

25th May 2022

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

A new partnership has been created to strengthen the control of fishing activities around Benin.

23rd May 2022

West Africa IUU fishing pact

23rd May 2022

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

A new tool has launched to provide a comprehensive view of the risks around illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

18th May 2022

IUU fishing risk tool

18th May 2022

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) is calling for urgent and immediate steps to reduce catch of yellowfin tuna in the Indian Ocean.

11th May 2022

ISSF urges action on tuna

11th May 2022

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Countries around the Northeast Atlantic are unilaterally setting quota limits despite ongoing discussions aimed at reaching sharing agreements, says the North Atlantic Pelagic Advisory Group.

11th May 2022

Atlantic quota dispute

11th May 2022