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FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Coming after more than 20 years of negotiations, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreement limiting harmful fisheries subsidies has sparked reaction from across the fisheries and seafood sectors.

20th June 2022

WTO subsidies deal reaction

20th June 2022

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A landmark agreement that limits harmful fisheries subsidies has been agreed by the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

20th June 2022

Fishery subsidy crackdown

20th June 2022

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A total 563,609 tonnes of fisheries products were caught by Iceland’s fishing fleet in the opening quarter of 2022, with the landings generating a first-sales value of ISK 55.8 billion. Compared with…

20th June 2022

Q1 pelagic earnings soar

20th June 2022

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Nordic private equity firm Bluefront Equity has invested in Svolvær, North Norway-headquartered Proff Kulde AS, a supplier of refrigerant and heating solutions for the seafood industry.

20th June 2022

Bluefront buys into tech firm

20th June 2022

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Iceland’s Marine & Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI) has issued its fishing opportunities advice for the forthcoming 2022/23 season and 28 fish stocks in Icelandic waters, with its recommendations including reduced quotas for…

20th June 2022

Iceland to cut quotas

20th June 2022

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Omaha, US, headquartered fishmeal and fish oil giant Scoular has introduced a new marine sustainability programme aimed at helping the aquaculture feed sector to improve traceability and transparency. 

17th June 2022

Scoular ups sustainability drive

17th June 2022

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A large blue whiting catch helped Iceland’s fishing fleet to land 33% more fish and shellfish last month, with the total volume reaching almost 143,850 tonnes.

17th June 2022

Icelandic catch growth

17th June 2022

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Billund Aquaculture and Aquapurna are set to revolutionise welfare standards and sustainability in shrimp farming with an automated and tech-driven production model.

16th June 2022

Sustainable shrimp farming

16th June 2022

NEW VESSELS

NEW VESSELS

Salmon producer Scottish Sea Farms has taken delivery of a new semi-hybrid powered workboat specially designed to service larger pens and nets at its west coast of Scotland marine farms.

16th June 2022

Farmers new semi-hybrid

16th June 2022

FISHING GEAR

FISHING GEAR

Scotland-headquartered marine equipment and technology supplier Gael Force Group has started a partnership with a business that aims to turn waste from its moorings production into recyclable garden products.

16th June 2022

New life for old rope

16th June 2022