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FISHERIES

FISHERIES

European Union fishing industry body Europêche has voiced its approval of the political agreement reached by EU fisheries ministers on the 2026 catch limits for key Baltic Sea fish stocks, saying the…

29th October 2025

Europêche welcomes Baltic Sea agreement on 2026 quotas

29th October 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has published its 2024 Impacts Report, revealing the progress and growth of ASC programmes globally, which have helped deliver a wide range of environmental and social improvements…

29th October 2025

New ASC Impacts Report depicts a year of global progress

29th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The EU Council has reached a political agreement on new limits on fish catches for the Baltic Sea’s key fish stocks, namely herring, sprat, cod, salmon and plaice in order to ensure…

28th October 2025

Baltic Sea agreement reached on catch limits for 2026

28th October 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has confirmed that Loch Fyne has achieved ASC certification for its oyster farming operations on Scotland’s west coast. The certification offers assurance that Loch Fyne oysters are…

28th October 2025

Loch Fyne launches ASC-certified oysters

28th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

International non-profit research and innovation organisation WorldFish and partners have launched the first comprehensive practitioner-focused framework built specifically for small-scale fisheries and aquaculture.

28th October 2025

Global guidebook to help cut post-harvest losses in small-scale fisheries, aquaculture

28th October 2025

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Leading maritime events and media company Mercator has announced that the Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Exhibition & Conference(IceFish), will return to Smárinn, Fífan Halls, Kópavogur, Iceland on 22-24 September 2026.

28th October 2025

Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Exhibition & Conference returning in ‘26

28th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Following on from Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon’s heavy criticism of UK Government’s funding share for Scotland under the newly announced £360 million Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, Gougeon has written…

28th October 2025

Scotland’s new fishing industry funding ‘wholly unacceptable’, insists Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon

28th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Following on from Global Seafood Alliance’s (GSA) announcement that its next annual Responsible Seafood Summit will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, in September 2026, the non-profit organisation has advised that as a…

28th October 2025

International seafood conferences to join forces in Bangkok in 2026

28th October 2025

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

The UK Seafood Federation (UKSF) has welcomed the first apprentices to join its new Technical Apprenticeship Scheme, a flagship initiative designed to tackle long-standing skills shortages in seafood processing.

28th October 2025

Apprentice scheme for technical roles in UK seafood processing launched

28th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The Stichting Pacifical Foundation and the Tuvalu Fisheries Authority have joined forces to implement a pioneering Fish Aggregating Device Buoy Retrieval and Recycling Programme in Tuvalu.

27th October 2025

Tuvalu launches FAD recycling scheme

27th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Pew Charitable Trusts has criticised Northeast Atlantic Coastal States for again failing to reach agreement on the management of three key pelagic stocks, warning that the ongoing stalemate risks driving Atlantic…

27th October 2025

Pew warns of ‘deeply concerning’ failure to agree mackerel limits as latest Coastal States talks flop

27th October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The UK National Fish & Chip Awards has revealed the five finalists competing for the coveted Restaurant of the Year title for 2026, narrowing the field by half as the competition enters its final…

27th October 2025

Five fish and chip restaurants named finalists in UK awards

27th October 2025

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Following elections for a new IFFO Management Board, IFFO – The Marine Ingredients Organisation has announced the appointment of Adriana Giudice as President and Egil Magne Haugstad as Vice-President for the 2026–2027…

27th October 2025

IFFO names new President and Vice-President for 2026-2027 term

27th October 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Scientists from China have visited the University of Stirling in Scotland to explore how world-class research facilities are shaping innovation and best practice in global aquaculture.

24th October 2025

Chinese scientists visit aquaculture hub

24th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The future of the jumbo squid fishery depends on stronger regional cooperation, science-based management and full traceability across the supply chain, say experts during this year’s CONXEMAR International Fair in Vigo, Spain.

23rd October 2025

Jumbo squid fishery under threat

23rd October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Seafish has appointed Colin Faulkner as its new chief executive, marking the start of a new era for the seafood industry support body.

23rd October 2025

Seafish names new CEO

23rd October 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Sainsbury’s, New England Seafood International (NESI), Birds Eye, BioMar and Mowi were the big winners at the fifth annual Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) UK Awards, a joint ASC-Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) event,…

23rd October 2025

ASC announces UK aquaculture award winners

23rd October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Three standout newcomers from the North of England and Scotland have been announced as finalists in the prestigious Newcomer of the Year category at the National Fish & Chip Awards.

22nd October 2025

New UK chippies fry to fame

22nd October 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has wrapped up a successful Discovery Tour in Scotland, where seafood buyers from the US and Italy experienced ASC-certified salmon farming first-hand.

22nd October 2025

ASC showcases Scottish salmon farming

22nd October 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A new study from the Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research (Nofima) has shed light on how rearing temperatures influence the health and development of Atlantic salmon from early life…

22nd October 2025

New study reveals temperature effects on salmon growth, health and performance

22nd October 2025