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BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Scotland’s pelagic fishing and processing sectors have heavily criticised the new advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) that recommends a 70% cut in the Northeast Atlantic…

2nd October 2025

Mackerel quota cut would have devastating impact on Scotland, warns industry

2nd October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) has expressed deep concern after newly-released scientific research shows that the Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock has reached its lowest level for over 20 years. At…

2nd October 2025

Global seafood coalition cautions mackerel collapse could reshape industry

2nd October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Oceana has alleged that 94% of fishing vessels assessed in the Spanish Mediterranean are operating with fraudulent engine power, exceeding their certified limits and in many cases breaking the law.

2nd October 2025

Oceana exposes Spanish engine fraud

2nd October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Europêche is calling for an urgent, binding recovery plan to reverse the ongoing ecological decline of the Baltic Sea.

2nd October 2025

Europêche demands Baltic recovery plan

2nd October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) has recommended that massive reductions are made to next year’s quotas of pelagic species in the Northeast Atlantic, pointing to the long-term…

1st October 2025

ICES recommends huge quota cuts to Northeast Atlantic mackerel, blue whiting

1st October 2025

LAND-BASED FARMING

LAND-BASED FARMING

Norwegian aquaculture company Andfjord Salmon has reported the completion of a successful smolt release at its land-based aquaculture facility at Kvalnes, Andøy, Norway. It said the smolt release on 30 September 2025…

1st October 2025

Successful smolt release for land-based producer Andfjord Salmon

1st October 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

BIO-UV Group, in collaboration with Nijhuis Saur Industries France, has successfully delivered a cutting-edge RW UV disinfection system to Groupe Aqualande, one of Europe’s leading aquaculture companies.

1st October 2025

BIO-UV bolsters Aqualandes water treatment

1st October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A sudden surge of juvenile Indian Oil sardines along Kerala’s coast in 2024 was driven by climate-induced monsoon trends according to a new study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).

1st October 2025

Climate change triggered Indias sardine surge, say authorities

1st October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Underlining India’s efforts to strengthen its fisheries data management system, Union Fisheries Secretary Shri Abhilaksh Likhi has confirmed the government will soon deliver an onboard electronic observer system for the remote monitoring…

1st October 2025

India will soon have e-observer system to remotely monitor fishing, says Union Fisheries Secretary

1st October 2025

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

Chile’s aquaculture sector produced greater yields than either the country’s artisanal and industrial fleets reported in 2024, marking the first time since 2020 that farming volumes have achieved the feat. According to…

1st October 2025

Chile’s aquaculture outpacing wild-capture for first time since 2020

1st October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Thyborøn Trawldoor has brought its auto height feature for controllable trawl doors to the fishing industry. After years of development, testing and refinement, the system is now proving its value onboard working…

30th September 2025

Thyborøn Trawldoor brings auto height feature to fisheries

30th September 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Freezing fish too soon after catch can damage seafood quality, that’s according to new research from Norwegian institute Nofima.

30th September 2025

Yellow fish? It could have been frozen too early

30th September 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Scotland’s salmon farmers have delivered major improvements in fish health, welfare and sustainability, backed by more than GBP 1 billion of investment since 2018, industry body Salmon Scotland has told MSPs.

30th September 2025

Scottish salmon sector highlights record survival, low medicine use and £1bn investment

30th September 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The UK fish and chip sector is set to celebrate its rising talent, with the shortlisting of five new businesses for the prestigious Newcomer of the Year award at the 2026 National…

30th September 2025

Next wave of fish & chip takeaway talent: Newcomers shortlisted for 2026 award

30th September 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

The Mitsubishi Corporation’s general offer to acquire additional shares in Thai Union has been cancelled with the offeror citing “insufficient acceptance” at the end of the offer period.

30th September 2025

Mitsubishi terminates Thai Union share offer

30th September 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Iceland Foods has made history as the first frozen food retailer worldwide to source 100% of its own label wild fish and seafood from Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries.

29th September 2025

100% of wild seafood sustainable at Iceland

29th September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

India is making significant progress toward securing global Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for 10 of its marine fisheries, with the first expected to apply for full certification in 2026.

29th September 2025

India advances towards MSC certification

29th September 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

A pioneering initiative to extract greater economic and environmental value from Scotland’s seafood industry has gained early traction, with over 70 organisations expressing interest and a first round of funding secured just…

26th September 2025

Scottish seafood waste value rises

26th September 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Canadian packaging firm, Freshr Sustainable Technologies has teamed up with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) to scale its food waste-reducing technology globally.

25th September 2025

New deal targets food waste with packaging

25th September 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Seafood-focused investment firm Bluefront Equity has acquired a majority stake in Aqua Kompetanse, becoming the largest shareholder of the rapidly growing fish and marine health advisory company.

25th September 2025

Bluefront acquires majority Aqua Kompetanse stake

25th September 2025