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SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The Scottish Ocean Cluster, a valued Supporter of the IceFish 2026 Exhibition, has been highlighting the resilience, collaboration and future of Scotland’s seafood sector at Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona.

27th April 2026

Scottish Seafood showcases global strength

27th April 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Environmental organisations have launched legal action against the French government, accusing it of failing to protect endangered seabirds from deadly fishing practices in its waters.

24th April 2026

NGOs sue France over seabirds

24th April 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Seafarers are being discouraged from reporting health concerns at an early stage due to limited onboard medical confidentiality, rather than any reluctance to speak up, according to Marine Medical Solutions (MMS).

23rd April 2026

Confidentiality gaps deter seafarer reporting

23rd April 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Vičiūnai Group of Lithuania and Frais Embal of France have taken the top honours at the 2026 Seafood Excellence Global Awards, announced during a special reception at Seafood Expo Global, the world’s…

23rd April 2026

Seafood Expo Global crowns winners

23rd April 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

MSD Animal Health has announced that the Veterinary Medicines Directorate has granted marketing authorisation for a new heptavalent vaccine for farmed Atlantic salmon in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

22nd April 2026

MSD launches new salmon vaccine

22nd April 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) has called for a fundamental rethink of how the European Union supports aquaculture, warning that decades of stagnation will continue without decisive action.

22nd April 2026

FEAP urges aquaculture policy overhaul

22nd April 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Innovasea, an exhibitor in IceFish’s new Aquaculture Hub, has announced the success of using its fully submersible aquaculture systems to grow and harvest greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) in the Red Sea.

22nd April 2026

Innovasea showcases submersible pens at IceFish

22nd April 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Virtual Reality (VR) technology is reshaping fish welfare standards in aquaculture, enabling faster, safer training while supporting production efficiency and compliance with emerging certification demands.

21st April 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Immersive VR boosts aquaculture welfare

21st April 2026

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Astillero Naval Federico Contessi y Cía will exhibit for the first time at IceFish in September, marking a new international showcase for the Argentinian shipbuilder.

20th April 2026

Argentinian shipyard debuts at IceFish

20th April 2026

NEWS IFC

NEWS IFC

Monitoring of water and production conditions has long been a crucial part of aquaculture, now the arrival of AI is offering the opportunity of real-time control, the 2026 IceFish Conferences event will hear in September. 

17th April 2026

Aquaculture AI offers real-time control, Petersen to tell IceFish

17th April 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Asda has launched a new premium Scottish mussel product, aiming to drive demand for sustainable seafood by combining convenience, quality and bold flavours.

17th April 2026

Asda launches premium Scottish mussels

17th April 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Fishermen, seafood businesses and coastal communities across England can now apply for funding under a revamped government programme aimed at strengthening the sector’s long-term resilience.

16th April 2026

UK relaunches seafood funding scheme

16th April 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Planet Tracker has released a major update to its open-access Seafood Database, giving investors and lenders a faster way to identify, quantify and prioritise seafood-related sustainability risks within their portfolios.

16th April 2026

Planet Tracker upgrades seafood tool

16th April 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

European consumers are increasingly open to incorporating seafood sidestream products into their diets, according to new research conducted for Hailia.

15th April 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Sidestream seafood gains consumer support

15th April 2026

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

DNV will exhibit at IceFish from 22–24 September 2026 in Kópavogur, Iceland, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable aquaculture and ocean health.

15th April 2026

DNV returns to IceFish 2026

15th April 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

PTG FrioNordica has secured a contract to supply heat pump systems for Nordic Halibut’s new land-based farming facility in Torjulvågen, Norway.

14th April 2026

Energy-efficient tech drives aquaculture growth

14th April 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Norway exported seafood worth NOK 15.5 billion (€1.4 billion) in March, an increase of 3% compared with the same month last year, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council.

13th April 2026

Norway seafood exports rise in March

13th April 2026

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

The chair has been announced for the 100% Fish for Profit Conference taking place alongside the Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Exhibition (IceFish) on 23 - 24 September 2026.

13th April 2026

IOC chair to lead Fish for Profit conference

13th April 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Demand for fresh and natural food is rapidly reshaping how fish and seafood reach Indian consumers, evolving from a lifestyle preference into a decisive market force.

13th April 2026

Transforming India’s seafood supply chains

13th April 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Scottish pelagic fishing sector has strongly criticised a decision to downgrade Northeast Atlantic mackerel in the ‘Good Fish Guide’, arguing the move fails to reflect recent scientific evidence and improvements in…

10th April 2026

Mackerel rating sparks industry backlash

10th April 2026