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AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The University of Southampton, UK is spearheading a new £3 million research project to enhance the sustainability of mollusc farming in Asia – the world’s top producer of oysters, mussels and clams.

10th April 2025

UK university leads Asian mollusc research

10th April 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

While the new tariffs implemented by the United States on 9 April 2025 will impact major seafood-exporting regions with duties of 20% on EU salmon, 15% on Norwegian salmon and 10% on…

10th April 2025

Kontali: US tariffs ‘not severe’ for salmon

10th April 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

With the recent expansion of its products certified to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) standard, Italian frozen food brand Findus’ entire range of seafood products is now certified by either the ASC…

10th April 2025

Findus extends ASC-certified product offering

10th April 2025

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Seafood investor Bluefront Equity has agreed to acquire the aquaculture business of Trondheim-based company Piscada, which delivers software for process control and analytics to the fish farming industry. 

9th April 2025

Bluefront Equity snaps up Piscada’s aquaculture business

9th April 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The US has introduced legislation to help the seafood industry meet workforce demands and protect seasonal workers.

9th April 2025

US introduces law to support seafood workforce

9th April 2025

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

French water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group has appointed Roy Charsley’s as its Aquaculture Market Sales Leader, a newly-created role that the company said reflects its strategic ambitions to accelerate growth and strengthen…

9th April 2025

BIO-UV fills new sales leader position

9th April 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Aquaculture production in the European Union stood at almost 1.1 million tonnes in 2023, valued at €4.8 billion, according to new figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU.

8th April 2025

Eurostat: EU aquaculture production static at 1.1m tonnes

8th April 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

In what’s seen as a major win for the UK seafood industry, Vietnam has granted market access for British live seafood products, opening new opportunities for growth and trade, the Department for…

8th April 2025

UK seafood to make a splash in Vietnam

8th April 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Norway exported seafood worth a record NOK 44 billion in the first-quarter of this year, representing an increase of NOK 3.5 billion or 9% on the same period of 2024.

8th April 2025

Best first-quarter for Norwegian seafood exports

8th April 2025

NEW VESSELS

NEW VESSELS

Urk-based Werft Shipbuilding has confirmed delivery of newbuild Z-575 Janneke, calling it a modern fishing vessel that immediately stands out for its performance, comfort and fuel efficiency.

8th April 2025

Werft Shipbuilding delivers Z-575

8th April 2025