United Kingdom

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The EU fishing industry has criticised a new partial agreement on Northeast Atlantic mackerel reached by the UK, Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland, warning that it sidelines the EU, entrenches overfishing and creates an uneven playing field for European…

18th December 2025

Four-party mackerel deal slammed for sidelining EU

18th December 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

The United Kingdom risks missing out on a fast-growing global seaweed industry worth more than £6 billion, as regulatory hurdles and slow policy development continue to constrain the sector’s expansion, according to industry stakeholders and researchers.

16th December 2025

Red tape threatens UK’s share of £6bn global seaweed market

16th December 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Union, Norway and United Kingdom have concluded an agreement on the management of shared fish stocks in the North Sea for 2026. 

9th December 2025

EU, Norway and UK agree on North Sea fishing opportunities for 2026

9th December 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The United Kingdom will require seafood exporters to provide new information to generate IUU documentation through the Fish Export Service (FES) from the evening of 8 January 2026, the government’s Marine Management…

9th December 2025

New UK seafood export requirements to apply from 8 January 2026

9th December 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Seafish has announced a major restructuring plan designed to sharpen its focus and secure the organisation’s financial future, following confirmation from the UK Government that long-discussed levy reform will not go ahead.

2nd December 2025

Seafish to streamline operations and refocus priorities after levy reform decision

2nd December 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Public body Seafish has released new guidance to help fishing industry employers navigate changes to UK immigration policy that will affect the recruitment and retention of migrant workers. 

2nd December 2025

New guidance issued to support UK fishing industry employers

2nd December 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Falkland Islands-based fishing company Fortuna Ltd has acquired Cornwall’s long-established Ocean Fish Group, marking a significant expansion into the UK seafood industry and opening a new chapter for one of the region’s…

27th November 2025

Fortuna acquires Ocean Fish, marking expansion into UK seafood sector

27th November 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Disco Scallops has been crowned the winner of the Food Innovation Award 2025 at the BBC Food & Farming Awards, with the accolade recognising its bold, low‑impact approach to scallop fishing and its…

25th November 2025

Disco Scallops take top prize at BBC Food & Farming Awards

25th November 2025

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

A pioneering coalition led by Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS) has secured nearly GBP 172,000 in new funding to advance development of a world-first prawn stunning and tailing machine. The technology, designed…

18th November 2025

New tech takes prawn fishery closer to humane, automated tailing

18th November 2025

FISHING GEAR

FISHING GEAR

A chance discovery in the waters off the UK has sparked a quiet revolution in sustainable shellfish fishing. The Disco Scallop Collective, a partnership of engineers, marine scientists and food innovators, is…

18th November 2025

Disco Scallops: A lightbulb moment for sustainable fishing

18th November 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Salmon’s position as the UK public’s favourite fish has been confirmed, with new trade figures revealing that sales have soared to £1.5 billion amid rising demand.

12th November 2025

UK salmon sales soar to £1.5bn as demand grows

12th November 2025

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

When CJ Jackson invited a group of nine-year-olds to Billingsgate Market to learn about fish, she expected curiosity. What she didn’t expect was blank stares. “I asked them what fish they eat,…

4th November 2025

CJ Jackson: Inspiring the next generation to rediscover British seafood

4th November 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Following on from Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon’s heavy criticism of UK Government’s funding share for Scotland under the newly announced £360 million Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, Gougeon has written…

28th October 2025

Scotland’s new fishing industry funding ‘wholly unacceptable’, insists Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon

28th October 2025

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

With sushi cementing its place as one of the United Kingdom’s favourite food trends, the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has highlighted the enduring appeal and market potential of raw Norwegian salmon – the nation’s sushi staple…

22nd October 2025

Norwegian salmon holds strong as UK sushi boom continues

22nd October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

New posters unveiled at Victoria and St James’ Park Underground stations in London are calling on the UK Government to take urgent action to stop seafood imports linked to illegal fishing, human…

21st October 2025

London Underground posters call on UK Govt to stop seafood ‘criminal catches’

21st October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

British shoppers and restaurants could see the price of some seafood products fall, with the country’s Department for Business & Trade confirming that negotiations are restarting on the UK’s trade deal with…

7th October 2025

UK seafood sector set for boost as Greenland trade deal talks resume

7th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

UK government is to introduce a landmark bill to protect two-thirds of the world’s ocean, marking a major step forward in global efforts to protect marine life and ecosystems beyond national borders.

11th September 2025

UK introduces BBNJ legislation to protect world’s oceans

11th September 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

With the judging process behind the UK’s 2026 National Fish & Chip Awards well underway, sector specialists have shortlisted 40 chip shops that are competing in the event’s Takeaway of the Year…

2nd September 2025

Forty UK takeaways go head-to-head as the National Fish & Chip Awards announces 2026 shortlist

2nd September 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

UK food and drink group Princes has purchased the historic Royal Liver Building (RLB) in Liverpool as part of a GBP 60 million investment.

24th July 2025

Princes purchases iconic Royal Liver Building

24th July 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

UK fishers, seafood farmers, fish buyers and suppliers, as well as retailers and restaurateurs keen to champion their sustainability credentials, have six weeks to enter the 2025 Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and…

15th July 2025

Nominations open for 2025 MSC, ASC awards

15th July 2025