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AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and the United States Trade Representative (USTR) have formalised a bilateral agreement that resolves an anti-dumping dispute over Vietnamese pangasius fillets.

22nd January 2025

US, Vietnam end pangasius antidumping row

22nd January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

UK seafood processors and traders have a new unified voice to promote the sector following the launch of the UK Seafood Federation (UKSF). The new membership organisation is an amalgamation of the…

21st January 2025

New member organisation launched to unite UK processors and traders

21st January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A landmark study has uncovered over 400 cases of illegal fishing in Europe’s marine protected areas, threatening fragile ecosystems and fisheries’ sustainability.

21st January 2025

Illegal fishing scandal: 400 cases exposed in marine protected areas

21st January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Scotland’s January mackerel fishery is progressing well, with the fleet reporting productive marks of high-quality fish.

21st January 2025

Scottish mackerel in high demand

21st January 2025

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

Europe’s fishing industry needs urgent, coordinated action from policymakers to secure the fleet’s future, with a strong focus on the social dimension, to support a thriving and resilient industry that’s able to…

21st January 2025

EU urged to shift policies to safeguard fishing industry

21st January 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

A call for evidence to shape the European Oceans Pact has been launched by the European Commission, with the political initiative aimed at promoting sustainable ocean management and ensuring the health, resilience…

21st January 2025

Brussels progresses European Oceans Pact

21st January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Aldi South Group has become the first food retailer globally to incorporate the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) new Improvement Programme into its sourcing policy.

20th January 2025

Aldi South in MSC Improvement Programme first

20th January 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Laxey has signed a significant deal with Marel for the delivery of advanced processing equipment and software to support its new land-based salmon slaughterhouse.

20th January 2025

Marel inks Laxey processing deal

20th January 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Norwegian fish farming industry analysts Kontali has confirmed the appointment of Ole Magnus Waage as Chief Commercial Officer. In the position, Waage will lead the commercial team, securing revenue and strengthening relationships…

20th January 2025

Kontali appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

20th January 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

A total 993,972 tonnes of fish and shellfish was caught by Iceland’s fishing fleet in 2024, representing a decrease of 28% on the previous year’s volume (1.38 million tonnes), according to preliminary…

20th January 2025

Icelandic catch falls by over a quarter

20th January 2025