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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

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) and Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) have achieved special recognition from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. GSA and BAP were awarded a certificate at…

20th October 2025

GSA, BAP recognised by FAO for sustainable aquatic food system work

20th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Iceland’s fishers caught 993,602 tonnes of fish and shellfish in 2024 with a total first-sales value of less than ISK 171.2 billion, representing year-on-year decreases of 28% and 13%, respectively, according to…

20th October 2025

Lower volume, less value for Icelandic fisheries

20th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The 100% Great Lakes Fish initiative, a three-year-old effort led by the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers (GSGP), has been awarded the Blue Transformation Leader Award by the United Nations…

20th October 2025

Great Lakes Fish Initiative wins UN award

20th October 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Ace Aquatec is teaming up with Lago Sofía, a leading smolt producer in Chile, to install its innovative A-HCS humane culling system.

20th October 2025

Chemical-free culling launches in Chile

20th October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

A new research project led by the University of Aberdeen and commercial oyster farm NativeAqua is aiming to revive the UK’s declining native oyster population using cutting-edge genetic techniques.

17th October 2025

Genetics boost UK native oysters

17th October 2025