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ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Some positive trends are starting to be seen in the global aquaculture industry, including increased demand for farmed salmon and shrimp in the second-half of 2024, according to a new RaboResearch report…

17th July 2024

Report: Aquaculture’s challenging conditions starting to ease

17th July 2024

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Mull, Scotland, -based Inverlussa Marine Services has appointed Macduff Shipyards to design and build a new 25-metre hybrid workboat vessel, which will be equipped with the latest technology to support sustainable growth.

17th July 2024

Hybrid vessel order boost for Scottish shipbuilding, salmon farming

17th July 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Garware Technical Fibres has developed mussel farming ropes for the seeds of the chilean mussel endemic to southern Chile.

16th July 2024

Garware launches Chilean mussel farming ropes

16th July 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

US seafood company Acme Smoked Fish Corp has confirmed the acquisition of Banner Smoked Fish. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

16th July 2024

Banner joins Acme Smoked Fish Corp

16th July 2024

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) has established a grant programme for certified seafood processors as part of the 2019 Mississippi Bonnet Carré Fisheries Disaster Recovery Programme. The objective of the…

16th July 2024

Mississippi launches grant programme for processors

16th July 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Certified Seafood Collaborative (CSC) has confirmed the US Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery (white, brown and pink shrimp) for all five Gulf states and federal waters has achieved Responsible Fisheries Management…

16th July 2024

Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery nets RFM certification

16th July 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A task force convened to explore the challenges faced by Pacific salmon has made a raft of recommendations.

15th July 2024

Pacific salmon task force completes research

15th July 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The European Commission has pledged €127 million to help restore waters around the bloc.

15th July 2024

EU on a mission to restore waters

15th July 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Fishing vessel owners and skippers in the UK are being encouraged to participate in the latest annual survey of the fleet being conducted by non-departmental public body (NDPB) Seafish, with researchers visiting…

15th July 2024

UK fishing fleet survey launched

15th July 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The total volume of fish and shellfish landed by Iceland’s fishing fleet in June 2024 fell by 21% or more than 7,000 tonnes year-on-year to 27,528 tonnes, with cod accounting for almost…

15th July 2024

Iceland’s June catch down 21%

15th July 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Climate change is a potential problem for the fish biomass in nearly all regions of the world’s ocean, including top producer countries and those with a high reliance on aquatic foods, according…

15th July 2024

FAO: Climate change putting fish biomass at risk

15th July 2024

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Ahead of the 5th Fish Waste for Profit conference in Reykjavik, leaders in the 100% Fish utilisation space discussed innovative approaches to maximise the value of seafood through secondary-yield products. 

12th July 2024

Wasted fish = opportunity missed

12th July 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Danish Fishers PO (DFPO) has become the latest member to join Europêche.

12th July 2024

Danish Fishers PO joins Europêche

12th July 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

New legislation has come into force to help ensure cockle fisheries in Wales remain environmentally sustainable and economically viable for the future.

11th July 2024

New laws ensure Welsh cockling future

11th July 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The 36th Session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI36), 8-12 July 2024, held at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, focused on the…

11th July 2024

COFI focuses on food insecurity, malnutrition and poverty

11th July 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

AKVA has completed its takeover of UK-based tech firm, Observe Technologies to help strengthen its digital capabilities.

10th July 2024

AKVA completes tech firm takeover

10th July 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Salmon Evolution has signed a deal with Artec Aqua and Hent for the continued expansion of its Indre Harøy farm.

10th July 2024

Salmon Evolution inks Indre Harøy build deal

10th July 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Following the recent UK general election, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has committed the new Labour government to exploring opportunities to increase Scottish salmon exports to the EU.

9th July 2024

Scottish salmon sector welcomes new government’s stance on exports

9th July 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Commission and the European External Action Service have adopted the 4th implementation report of the Black Sea Synergy, covering 2019-2023.

9th July 2024

Strong progress in Black Sea fisheries cooperation

9th July 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The six fish auctions in Cornouaille, on the west coast of Brittany in West France (Audierne, Concarneau, Douarnenez, Le Guilvinec, Loctudy and Saint-Guénolé) managed by CCI Finistère, have undergone a significant modernisation,…

9th July 2024

Six fish auctions of Cornouaille harmonised in new platform

9th July 2024