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OPINION

OPINION

The fishing industry is facing multiple challenges including tightening regulations and rising operational costs. Dan Rolfe, Head of DiPerk Power Solutions explains how balancing the need for engine upgrades with budget constraints…

12th November 2024

Opinion: Balancing upgrades and budgets in the fishing industry

12th November 2024

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

The US population consumed 19.7 pounds (approximately 8.9kg) of seafood per capita in 2022, down 0.8 pounds from 2021, according to the latest Annual Top 10 List of the Most Consumed Species from…

12th November 2024

Americans eating less seafood (but diversifying more)

12th November 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

UK seafood industry body has added two new members to its board, Sarah Holmyard and Georgina Wright.  

12th November 2024

Seafish appoints new board members

12th November 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

With global leaders convening in Baku, Azerbaijan, for United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), 11-22 November 2024, the International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) is calling on policymakers to recognise and address the…

12th November 2024

ICFA calls for blue food inclusions in COP29 decision-making

12th November 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Seafood giant Thai Union Group PCL has launched a new roadmap aimed at helping it achieve significant growth. Strategy 2030 includes increasing net sales growth to US$7 billion by 2030 from $3.9…

12th November 2024

Thai Union targets $7bn in revenue and double earnings in six years

12th November 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

HEART UK has renewed its partnership with Loch Duart Salmon for a fourth year. Since joining forces with the cholesterol charity in 2021, Loch Duart has further improved the health of its…

12th November 2024

HEART UK renews partnership with Loch Duart Salmon

12th November 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Commission and Norway have reached an agreement on a number of outstanding issues in the area of fisheries, including a quota of Svalbard cod to the EU at the level of…

12th November 2024

Brussels, Norway agree on new cod quota

12th November 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Salmon Evolution ASA says that construction on its ambitious phase 2 expansion project is well underway, positioning the company for first smolt release in Q1 2026.

11th November 2024

Salmon Evolution on track for expansion by 2026

11th November 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Seventeen key decisions, including 12 binding recommendations, that will enhance the sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions were adopted during the 47th session of the General Fisheries…

11th November 2024

Mediterranean, Black Sea sustainability boost

11th November 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Fish that are experiencing physical damage or early signs of stress can be visually identified using excitation light that induces fluorescence, finds new research conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries…

11th November 2024

Lighting up fish welfare

11th November 2024

FISHING GEAR

FISHING GEAR

Combining research and industry expertise from across Europe, EU-funded project SEARCULAR is trialling circular fishing gear solutions, which, if scaled up, could prevent thousands of tonnes of marine plastic ending up in…

11th November 2024

Project tackling marine plastics problem with circular fishing gear

11th November 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Drones will become a game-changer in India’s fisheries sector, with the ability to address several critical challenges with precision and efficiency, according to Union Minister of State for Fisheries Shri George Kurian.

11th November 2024

Drones hailed a ‘game-changer’ for Indian fisheries, aquaculture

11th November 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

NOAA Fisheries has pledged funds totalling US$95 million as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

8th November 2024

NOAA pledges US$95m for fish migration

8th November 2024

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Norwegian refrigeration company PTG Frionordica AS has secured a contract with Larsnes Mek Verksted to deliver two refrigerated seawater (RSW) systems for Rostein’s new live fish carrier. 

7th November 2024

PTG Frionordica wins RSW supply contract

7th November 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

European Union’s fishing industry body Europêche has congratulated Costas Kadis on his formal appointment as the new Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans.

7th November 2024

Industry welcomes EU Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis

7th November 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Bakkafrost has reported unsatisfactory financial results for the third quarter, primarily due to ongoing low salmon prices.

7th November 2024

Bakkafrost board buoyant despite challenges

7th November 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Mowi has reported record-high operating revenues of €1.44 billion, generating an operational profit of €173 million in its third quarter.

6th November 2024

Mowi posts record operating revenues in its third quarter

6th November 2024

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Seaweed farms in New Zealand tend to be constrained to coastal, nearshore environments, but these areas are becoming congested, increasing the risk of user conflict. Climate change, meanwhile, is impacting coastal areas…

6th November 2024

Mapping opportunities for open-ocean seaweed cultivation

6th November 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Final plans for a South Coast Marine Park in Esperance, Western Australia, have been unveiled by Minister for Environment, Reece Whitby.

6th November 2024

Australia announces new marine park plans

6th November 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Scotland is proud of its seafood industry and is committed to ensuring it has a sustainable future, according to Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary of Economy and Gaelic Kate Forbes.

5th November 2024

Kate Forbes: Seafood industry success essential to Scotland

5th November 2024