World Fishing News – Page 249
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First of new trawler series due this summer
The two trawlers for Síldarvinnslan are to replace the ten-year-old Vestmannaey and Bergey, which are operated by its subsidiary company Bergur-Huginn, and these two have been outstandingly successful fishing vessels over the years.The new trawlers in the series of seven altogether each measure 28.95 metres with a breadth of ...
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NewsMSC audits tackle child labour
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has announced new requirements for seafood suppliers and processers including independent audits of labour practices for supply chain companies if a risk of forced or child labour practices is established.
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NewsCarsoe signs major US deal
Denmark-based, Carsoe, specialist in onboard fish processing, has signed the first significant contract in the United States with the Arctic Storm Management Group in Seattle.
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NewsCalling all young fishmongers
The next generation of the UK''s fishmongers are being invited to take part in a competition that will test their technical knowledge, skills and passion for the trade.
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NewsCermaq launches True Arctic Salmon
Arctic waters are proving beneficial to salmon farmers as the intense cold means the fish grows more slowly, resulting in qualities that are attractive to consumers.
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NewsThai Union signs Chinese MOU
Thai Union Group, has signed an agreement with Shanghai Win-Chain Supply Chain Management to become strategic partners in supplying Thai Union’s seafood products to the Chinese market.
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NewsAssociated Seafoods celebrates double win
Buckie-based Associated Seafoods Ltd (ASL) has won two awards at the North East Scotland Food and Drink Awards 2019 in recognition of the company’s investment in its staff and the wider community, as well as the success of its Scottish smoked salmon.
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NewsGreen Life Foods welcomed by ASC
At the Seafood Expo North America, China-based Green Life Foods was officially welcomed to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) by chief executive, Chris Ninnes.
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NewsGulf Seafood announces new board officers
The Gulf Seafood Foundation, an organisation formed to support and promote fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico, has announced a number of new officers for 2019.
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News“Dramatic” growth in Egypt’s aquaculture
Egypt has seen a “dramatic rise” in the number of smallholder farmers starting new Nile tilapia-focused aquaculture ventures driven by the country’s high population growth and an increasingly active agriculture sector.
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NewsGearingUp gets ready for growth
The GearingUp project, set up as an online tool capable of being used to share technical fishing gear information in anticipation of the Landing Obligation, is now heading for a version 2.0 now that the crucial 1st January 2019 date has passed.
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NewsValka service manager for Norway and Russia
Magnús Jóhannsson has been appointed by Valka as its service manager for Norway and Russia.
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NewsSteven Rafferty appointed Cermaq Chile MD
Steven Rafferty takes up his position as Cermaq Chile’s managing director on 1st June, bringing a broad industry experience to Chile’s second largest aquaculture company.
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NewsWez Norris is new AFMA CEO
Wez Norris has been appointed the new chief executive officer of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA).
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NewsReadymeal range for Russian market
The Russian Fishery Company (RFC) has launched a ready to cook range of products made with premium quality Alaska pollock, produced in co-operation with Agama Group and under the joint Agama-Nordeco brand.
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NewsMørenot acquires Hepsø Notservice
Mørenot has strengthened its presence in Trøndelag with the purchase of all the entire shareholding in Hepsø Notservice, providing Mørenot with the base it has been looking for in Norway’s largest aquaculture region.
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NewsMT adds to Russian longliner series
Marin Teknikk AS (MT) has secured a new ship design and engineering contract with fishing company LLC FC Virma, based in the Karelia region of north-western Russia.
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NewsWild caught pipi on the global menu
South Australian company, Goolwa PipiCo, has partnered with the indigenous Ngarrindjeri people to process and market its wild caught pipis around Australia and the world.
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NewsIs your hake fake? DNA provides the answer
DNA barcoding of more than 1,400 Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) labelled products has shown that fewer than 1% are mislabelled, compared to a reported average of 30%.
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NewsPremium farmed shrimp hits the shelves
Ecuador’s Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) has signed off its first batch of SSP-approved premium quality farmed shrimp.
