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INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Mitsubishi Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary MC Ocean Holdings Limited, is to launch a voluntary cash offer to acquire the entire issued share capital of Cermaq ASA for NOK 96 (US$15) per…

26th September 2014

Cermaq offer on the table

26th September 2014

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Non-profit Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) has launched a pilot programme designed to help women understand and mitigate their risks of heart disease through a seafood-rich diet.

25th September 2014

Pilot programme targets female heart disease

25th September 2014

ICELANDIC FISHERIES EXHIBITION

ICELANDIC FISHERIES EXHIBITION

The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2014 was opened by the Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture, Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, in the presence of the Mayor of Kópavogur, Ármann Ólafsson and the guest of honour,…

25th September 2014

A glimpse into the future

25th September 2014

NEWS IFC

NEWS IFC

Running alongside the exhibition is the new, IceFish Conference – ‘Fish Waste for Profit’. This is the first conference organised by the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition events team and is a must for…

24th September 2014

Five reasons to book the IceFish Conference

24th September 2014

NEWS IFC

NEWS IFC

The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2014 is open from 10am - 6 pm on Friday, 26 September 2014 and from 10 am - 4pm on Saturday, 27 September 2014. To help you plan…

24th September 2014

The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2014 – Open till Saturday

24th September 2014

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Oceana says that seafood fraud is rife among Danish fishmongers after its recent study revealed that 18% of cod sold is not actually cod but actually haddock or saithe.

24th September 2014

Seafood fraud rife among Danish fishmongers

24th September 2014

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

European Social Partners in the fisheries sector (Europêche, Cogeca and ETF) are calling on the European Union to “attach urgency to the policy area of safety at sea in fishing”, which they…

23rd September 2014

EU partners call for improved safety at sea

23rd September 2014

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Novartis Animal Health Aqua (NAH Aqua) has announced the launch of aquacare - a fish health management software to assist fish farmers in continuously improving health management practices for the optimum balance…

23rd September 2014

Novartis launches aquacare for improved fish health management

23rd September 2014

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Antarctic Ocean Alliance (AOA) has launched a new report detailing specific species that would benefit from designated marine protected areas.

23rd September 2014

Antarctic species need protection

23rd September 2014

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Tenders are being called to build a $6 million Experimental Aquaculture Facility in Tasmania.

23rd September 2014

The future of Tasmanian aquaculture

23rd September 2014

FISHING GEAR

FISHING GEAR

Dutch fishing company Cornelis Vrolijk and its subsidiary Jaczon are replacing their nylon trawls with Dyneema, DSM’s light and strong UHMwPE (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) fibre.

23rd September 2014

Dutch companies opt for Dyneema

23rd September 2014

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

UK authority Seafish has launched a new tool to assist seafood buyers in making informed purchasing decisions for their businesses.

23rd September 2014

New responsible seafood sourcing tool

23rd September 2014

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

MacAlister Elliott & Partners (MEP) has appointed a new auditor who will specialise in Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) assessment programmes in the Maldives.

23rd September 2014

Maldives MSC auditor appointed

23rd September 2014

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

French company Yooji has launched the world’s first Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified baby food.

23rd September 2014

First MSC-certified baby food

23rd September 2014

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A report published by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) says that measures to support sustainable aquaculture up to 2013 were not well designed or implemented at EU Member State level.

22nd September 2014

European Fisheries Fund criticised for failings

22nd September 2014

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

As the all-important Scottish referendum draws to a close, with the majority voting ‘No’ to independence from the UK, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) says now’s the time to unite.

19th September 2014

SFF calls for sector unity as Scotland votes ‘No’

19th September 2014

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Sea Shepherd activists were arrested for disturbing a group of dolphins off the Faroe Islands on Wednesday, according to the Faroese Prime Minister’s Office.

19th September 2014

Sea Shepherd activists arrested

19th September 2014

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Australia is continuing its work in aquatic animal health management and has released its third national plan to ensure a sustainable future.

18th September 2014

Oz plans for aquatic animal health

18th September 2014

FISH HANDLING

FISH HANDLING

PPS East has signed a three year contract with Grimsby, UK, business Jaines Seafood - its longest contract in the seafood industry.

18th September 2014

PPS East signs three year contract

18th September 2014

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

In recent months Marel has launched its SmartLine Grader and OCM9500 box and crate labeller.

18th September 2014

New products from Marel

18th September 2014