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WORLD FISHING EVENTS

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

The 2026 edition of IceFish, running from 22–24 September in Kópavogur, Iceland, promises another dynamic gathering for the global seafood industry.

27th March 2026

IceFish 2026 welcomes global exhibitors

27th March 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Europe’s fishing industry has warned that a sharp surge in fuel prices is pushing fleets across the EU into crisis.

27th March 2026

EU fishers demand fuel crisis action

27th March 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The EU–Indonesia trade agreement risks giving Indonesian tuna producers an unfair edge in the European market, according to industry representatives, who warn the deal could undermine EU fleets and processors.

27th March 2026

EU tuna deal sparks industry concern

27th March 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Fishmeal and fish oil production declined across most major producing regions in January 2026, continuing a pattern of constrained supply seen in recent years, according to IFFO.

26th March 2026

Fishmeal output falls amid market shifts

26th March 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A major funding boost has been announced for Scotland’s aquaculture innovation sector, with Crown Estate Scotland committing £7 million over five years to support the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Cluster (SAIC).

26th March 2026

Scottish aquaculture secures £7m funding

26th March 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

A new industry benchmark report from Crustacean Compassion has found that humane stunning and slaughter has become the leading welfare priority for seafood companies, as businesses move ahead of anticipated UK legislation…

25th March 2026

Humane slaughter tops industry agenda

25th March 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Icelandic software provider Wisefish has announced a new partnership with Canadian seafood processor Quinlan Brothers, marking a further expansion of its presence in Canada and the wider North American market.

25th March 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Wisefish expands with Canadian partnership

25th March 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

New aquaculture research from the University of Stirling reveals larval salmon lice secrete unique proteins, which could offer new pathways for improved parasite control in salmon farming.

24th March 2026

Advancing parasite control in salmon farms

24th March 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Cooke Scotland has marked the start of construction on a new recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) facility at its salmon hatchery in Cairndow, signalling a significant investment in sustainable fish production.

23rd March 2026

Cooke Scotland launches RAS project

23rd March 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A major aquaculture hatchery project in Al Lith, Saudi Arabia has entered its construction phase, marking a significant step forward for National Aquaculture Group as it expands production capacity in the region.

23rd March 2026

Saudi hatchery project enters construction

23rd March 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Aquamar has unveiled a striking new brand identity and expanded product lineup at the 2026 Seafood Expo North America in Boston.

20th March 2026

WATCH: Aquamar redefines convenient seafood

20th March 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Thai Union Group is accelerating its sustainability agenda with new investments in digital traceability and crew welfare, signalling a broader shift toward technology-driven accountability across the global seafood sector.

19th March 2026

Thai Union expands digital sustainability

19th March 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The UK and EU have signalled a renewed commitment to cooperation on fisheries, as policymakers and industry stakeholders met in London to discuss shared priorities for the sector in a post-Brexit landscape.

19th March 2026

UK-EU fisheries ties strengthen talks

19th March 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

An investigation by DeSmog and The Guardian has uncovered large-scale illegal fishing inside a protected marine area off Guinea-Bissau, with thousands of tonnes of sardinella processed into fishmeal and entering global aquaculture…

18th March 2026

Illegal fishing fuels global aquaculture

18th March 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG) and Unibio have announced plans to build what they describe as the world’s largest single-cell protein (SCP) facility, marking a significant step forward in alternative aquaculture feed…

18th March 2026

Scaling up single-cell protein production

18th March 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Danish aquafeed producer Aller Aqua has unveiled a new feed formulation concept aimed at improving fish and shrimp health, as the aquaculture industry intensifies its focus on precision nutrition and sustainability.

18th March 2026

Aller Aqua advances trace element feeds

18th March 2026

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

The 2026 IceFish Bursary Awards have been announced in Reykjavik, recognising students supporting the future of commercial fishing and Icelandic fisheries.

17th March 2026

IceFish backs future fishing talent

17th March 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Environmental organisations have taken the Dutch government to court over continued bottom trawling in the protected Dogger Bank area of the North Sea.

16th March 2026

Nature groups challenge Dutch trawling

16th March 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

With Seafood Expo North America taking place in Boston on 15-17 March, Rob Lewis, head of technical and innovation at Catapult Print, a leading US-based linerless label provider for the seafood sector,…

16th March 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Could linerless labels be the key to unlocking improved seafood margins?

16th March 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

A new global study suggests the fishing industry could dramatically increase the amount of seafood reaching consumers simply by reducing waste after fish are landed.

13th March 2026

Hidden fish losses could feed millions

13th March 2026