World Fishing News – Page 151
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NewsValka fish processing system for Hardanger
Valka is to supply a fish processing system capable of handling 140 salmon per minute for Hardanger Fiskeforedling.
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NewsResearchers use PCR testing for shellfish
Aquaculture researchers in Scotland are developing a PCR test that will help detect a range of diseases and biofouling species affecting oysters and mussels.
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NewsUK Innovation Fund wants ideas
Applications are now open for a third round of funding from the UK Seafood Innovation Fund. Continuing to support a sustainable future for the UK seafood, the programme seeks ideas from innovators looking to introduce novel and practical solutions into the sector. The programme has also announced £1.5m of follow-on ...
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NewsQuality and yield take priority
Hraðfrystihúsið (HG) and Marel have signed a significant contract for a FleXicut system to increase automation, quality, throughput and yield.
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NewsFirst ever trawl survey of Lebanese waters
For the first time ever, a scientific survey on fisheries resources will be carried out to discover what lies at the bottom of the sea in Lebanon.
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NewsPescanova expands online shop in Spain
Seafood brand, Pescanova, is expanding its online shop, offering its most exclusive products to the whole of mainland Spain.
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NewsArmon returns to UK fishing market
With the delivery of vivier crabber Frank Henry to its owners in southern England, Astilleros Armon celebrates the 26th vessel built at the yard for the UK and Irish fishing fleets, reports Phil Lockley./p>
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NewsReady for second stage of investment quotas
Leading Russian fish producers have supported the recently announced state plans for the expansion of the existing programme of investment quotas, reports Eugene Gerden.
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NewsVónin introduces smart trawl door technology
Pelagic vessels Høgaberg and Tróndur í Gøtu have been putting the new Twister trawl doors developed by Vónin through their paces for the last few months.
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NewsProtect North East Atlantic fish
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is calling for urgent government action on quota sharing to protect vital fish stocks in the North East Atlantic.
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NewsBids opened for new Icelandic research vessel
Icelandic state procurement authority Ríkiskaup has opened tenders for the construction of a new research vessel for the Marine Research Institute.
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NewsFramo strengthens sustainable focus
Pump manufacturer Framo, part of the Alfa Laval group, has acquired equipment supplier LiftUP strengthening the company’s focus on sustainable aquaculture.
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NewsMinister opens Holywood breeding centre
AquaGen Scotland has welcomed Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, Mairi Gougeon to perform the long-delayed official opening of the Holywood Breeding Centre, near Dumfries.
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NewsProbiotic brings in AI expert from Cambridge
Drone specialist Probiotic has brought on board an expert in artificial intelligence to strengthen its team.
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NewsThai Union and Starflex team up on packaging
Thai Union Group’s printing and packaging subsidiary has launched a new joint venture with Starflex, an industry leader in manufacturing and distributing flexible packaging.
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NewsAustral Fisheries appoints new CFO
Austral Fisheries has appointed Stuart Nisbet as its new chief financial officer and company secretary with effect from today (30 September).
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NewsMussels under trial as diet for prawns
The first feeding trial in prawns to study the use of mussel meal as a replacement for fish meal is underway in Australia.
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NewsEuropean Fishmeal’s new president
Changes took place at the annual general assembly of European Fishmeal (EFFOP) on September 23rd, 2021, as the sitting president, Jóhannes Pálsson, CEO of the Danish fishmeal producer FF Skagen, stepped down after seven years.
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NewsMinisters challenged to act on pelagic stocks
Ahead of Coastal States meeting to discuss the North-East Atlantic’s pelagic fisheries, a grouping of concerned companies has issued a challenge to ministers responsible for fisheries to take real and effective action on returning to responsible management.
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NewsMorgère’s new facility open for business
After having been based at the heart of the port of Saint-Malo in Brittany since 1902, French trawl door manufacturer Morgère has made the move out of the city to a purpose-built manufacturing facility in nearby Miniac-Morvan.
