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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

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

With sushi cementing its place as one of the United Kingdom’s favourite food trends, the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has highlighted the enduring appeal and market potential of raw Norwegian salmon – the nation’s sushi staple…

22nd October 2025

Norwegian salmon holds strong as UK sushi boom continues

22nd October 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

India’s seafood sector is set for a major boost as the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) opens up new opportunities for processed seafood and the potential to double aquaculture exports.

21st October 2025

Trade pact to double Indian seafood exports

21st October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has sharply criticised the UK Government’s newly announced Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, calling the funding share for Scotland “totally unacceptable” and “an insult” to the…

21st October 2025

Scottish Government slams ‘unacceptable’ UK funding allocation for fishing industry

21st October 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Mowi ASA has received final regulatory clearance to complete its acquisition of a controlling stake in Nova Sea AS, one of Northern Norway’s leading salmon farming companies.

21st October 2025

Mowi receives final approval for its acquisition of controlling stake in Nova Sea

21st October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Fishing businesses and coastal communities across the UK are to benefit from £360 million of investment through a new Fishing and Coastal Growth fund, with £56 million of the new money going…

21st October 2025

UK unveils new Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund – aimed at boosting regional economies

21st October 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Europe’s mussel and oyster farmers are calling on the European Union to give shellfish aquaculture a central role in the bloc’s sustainable food strategy, warning that the sector’s potential to deliver climate-positive…

21st October 2025

Shellfish farming must take its rightful place in EU food policy, MEPs tell Brussels

21st October 2025

LAND-BASED FARMING

LAND-BASED FARMING

Land-based aquaculture company Andfjord Salmon Group AS has reported the completion of pool K1 and solid biological conditions in pool K0 following a recent smolt release – resulting in a minimal number…

21st October 2025

Andfjord Salmon: Pool K1 complete, stable biology in pool K0

21st October 2025

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Aquafeed company Skretting has launched the next generation of its flagship shrimp feeds Lorica and Optiline. These new products are the first in the Skretting shrimp portfolio to feature EDGEOS PhytoComplexes developed…

21st October 2025

Skretting unveils next generation of Lorica and Optiline shrimp feeds

21st October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

New posters unveiled at Victoria and St James’ Park Underground stations in London are calling on the UK Government to take urgent action to stop seafood imports linked to illegal fishing, human…

21st October 2025

London Underground posters call on UK Govt to stop seafood ‘criminal catches’

21st October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A large blue whiting catch helped increase the total volume of fish landed by Iceland’s fishing fleet in September 2025 by 34% or more than 33,000 tonnes year-on-year to 130,150 tonnes, according…

21st October 2025

Iceland’s September catch rises 34% on last year

21st October 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Mowi’s acquisition of a controlling stake in Nova Sea AS has received the approval of the European Commission.

21st October 2025

Brussels green lights Mowi’s acquisition of Nova Sea

21st October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

John West has appointed Neal Woods as its new Commercial Director for the UK. Woods returns to John West UK after three years as General Manager of John West Ireland, where he…

21st October 2025

Neal Woods returns to John West UK as Commercial Director

21st October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

New guidance has been released by the European Commission to help EU member states better protect marine Natura 2000 sites while supporting a sustainable future for Europe’s fisheries. The document provides practical tools for…

20th October 2025

European Commission adopts guidance on Natura 2000 and fishing

20th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

After years of international pressure, Mexico has introduced long-awaited regulations to protect several threatened Atlantic shark species — a move conservationists say could significantly strengthen global shark protection efforts.

20th October 2025

Mexico acts to protect Atlantic sharks after years of delay

20th October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Ten of the UK’s most promising young fish friers have been named semi-finalists in the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year category at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2026, marking…

20th October 2025

UK’s top young fish friers named as national award heats up

20th October 2025