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FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Scotland’s January mackerel fishery is progressing well, with the fleet reporting productive marks of high-quality fish.

21st January 2025

Scottish mackerel in high demand

21st January 2025

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

Europe’s fishing industry needs urgent, coordinated action from policymakers to secure the fleet’s future, with a strong focus on the social dimension, to support a thriving and resilient industry that’s able to…

21st January 2025

EU urged to shift policies to safeguard fishing industry

21st January 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

A call for evidence to shape the European Oceans Pact has been launched by the European Commission, with the political initiative aimed at promoting sustainable ocean management and ensuring the health, resilience…

21st January 2025

Brussels progresses European Oceans Pact

21st January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Aldi South Group has become the first food retailer globally to incorporate the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) new Improvement Programme into its sourcing policy.

20th January 2025

Aldi South in MSC Improvement Programme first

20th January 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Laxey has signed a significant deal with Marel for the delivery of advanced processing equipment and software to support its new land-based salmon slaughterhouse.

20th January 2025

Marel inks Laxey processing deal

20th January 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Norwegian fish farming industry analysts Kontali has confirmed the appointment of Ole Magnus Waage as Chief Commercial Officer. In the position, Waage will lead the commercial team, securing revenue and strengthening relationships…

20th January 2025

Kontali appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

20th January 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

A total 993,972 tonnes of fish and shellfish was caught by Iceland’s fishing fleet in 2024, representing a decrease of 28% on the previous year’s volume (1.38 million tonnes), according to preliminary…

20th January 2025

Icelandic catch falls by over a quarter

20th January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Indonesia has taken a groundbreaking step by upgrading its national seafood traceability system, Stelina, to be compatible with the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) Standard.

17th January 2025

Indonesia adopts GDST seafood standard

17th January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Commission has officially identified Cameroon as a non-cooperating country in the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, issuing the nation a ‘red card’.

16th January 2025

Brussels issues Cameroon ‘red card’ over IUU fishing

16th January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

More than £1 million of Welsh government funding is being made available to boost the marine, fisheries and aquaculture industry in Wales.

15th January 2025

£1.4m fund to support industry in Wales

15th January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The National Fish & Chip Awards has unveiled the finalists for the inaugural Community Engagement Award.

15th January 2025

Championing the ‘vital’ British chippy

15th January 2025

OPINION

OPINION

This time last year, we were stuck. It seemed our once-energetic, innovative, tuna-centric community was still trying to shake off the gumption-deadening malaise of the 2020–2023 Covid-19 pandemic. After witnessing many years…

15th January 2025

Op-Ed: Electronic monitoring revival shows we can still do hard things

15th January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Scottish salmon farming leaders are backing the UK Chancellor’s growth-focused regulatory approach, which urges Scotland to capitalise on seafood exports for economic recovery.

14th January 2025

Regulatory reform needed to boost Scottish seafood exports

14th January 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Global fishmeal production increased by almost 16% year-on-year in the first 11 months of 2024, according to the latest market intelligence from IFFO, The Marine Ingredients Organisation. It attributes much of the…

14th January 2025

Thank Peru for stable fishmeal supply

14th January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has presented a new Development Plan for the Oyster Aquaculture Industry, aimed at taking the lead position in the trade which is currently valued…

14th January 2025

South Korea targets becoming world’s top oyster exporter

14th January 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Despite challenges, including increased competition from other countries, trade wars and market barriers, Vietnam’s seafood exports are expected to continue to increase and could reach a total value of US$ 11 billion…

14th January 2025

Vietnam aiming at $11 billion of seafood exports in 2025

14th January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Aker QRILL Company and Tersan Shipyard are teaming up on the construction of a new state-of-the-art krill fishing vessel.

13th January 2025

Aker QRILL secures fourth krill fishing vessel

13th January 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

In December 2024, Cargill (EWOS) Canada and Mowi Feed in Scotland and Norway became the latest companies to achieve ASC Feed Certification, underscoring their commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

13th January 2025

ASC feed scheme welcomes Cargill and Mowi

13th January 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

The profitability of Iceland’s fishing and fish processing sectors declined in 2023, according to new analysis compiled by Statistics Iceland.

13th January 2025

Iceland’s fishing, fish processing profitability declines

13th January 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A new centre of excellence for seaweed cultivation has opened at the ICAR-CMFRI Mandapam Regional Centre in India.

10th January 2025

Seaweed centre boosts India’s fisheries

10th January 2025