World Fishing News – Page 447
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NewsDutch companies opt for Dyneema
Dutch fishing company Cornelis Vrolijk and its subsidiary Jaczon are replacing their nylon trawls with Dyneema, DSM’s light and strong UHMwPE (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) fibre.
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NewsNew responsible seafood sourcing tool
UK authority Seafish has launched a new tool to assist seafood buyers in making informed purchasing decisions for their businesses.
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Only two days to go till IceFish
It only happens once every three years so if you miss it this year then your next opportunity to attend will not be until 2017! If you've not booked your ticket yet then don't worry - simply turn up at Smárinn / Fifan halls in Kópavogur and ...
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Maldives MSC auditor appointed
MacAlister Elliott & Partners (MEP) has appointed a new auditor who will specialise in Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) assessment programmes in the Maldives.
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NewsFirst MSC-certified baby food
French company Yooji has launched the world’s first Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified baby food.
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Nofir - bringing value to marine waste!
Norfir collects equipment from net lofts, fishing vessels, ports and other places all over Europe and has created a system for collecting discarded equipment from the marine industry in Europe, Nofir was established in 2008 in Norway, in response to the increasing problem of net and ropes utilisation reported ...
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NewsEuropean Fisheries Fund criticised for failings
A report published by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) says that measures to support sustainable aquaculture up to 2013 were not well designed or implemented at EU Member State level.
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Keep up to date with Icefish Social
It contains the latest information from the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition and the IceFish Conference as well as providing links to Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest. We'll be updating icefishsocial.com throughout the event with topical news, session and speakers information, announcing the award winners and any other information which ...
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Exhibition opening this Thursday 25 September
The exhibition begins with the Opening Ceremony, at the Smarrin School at 10 am and will continue with the exhibition all day and end with the Awards Ceremony in the evening.The Awards Ceremony, will highlight and reward companies who have made a positive contribution to the fishing sector either ...
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NewsSFF calls for sector unity as Scotland votes ‘No’
As the all-important Scottish referendum draws to a close, with the majority voting ‘No’ to independence from the UK, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) says now’s the time to unite.
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Only three days to go until IceFish - book your place today!
With 13,000 people due to visit and over 500 exhibitors, the IceFish event is set to be bigger and better than ever.This year the exhibition begins with the Opening Ceremony and then continues with the IceFish Conference, a Matchmaking Event, the Awards Evening and a further two Conferences on ...
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President of Iceland to Open IceFish 2014
The exhibition is a record sell out with every stand booked and a waiting list for companies who would like to exhibit.The event is extremely important both to Iceland and to international companies involved in all areas of the fishing industry. The presence of the President of Iceland, ...
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Five reasons to book the IceFish Conference
Why book this conference?Companies and industry experts already utilising fish waste to maximise their profit will be sharing their knowledge of the industry.The conference will run all day and includes conference papers, refreshments, lunch, entry to the exhibition and invite to the Awards Ceremony.Ten sessions during the conference ...
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NewsSea Shepherd activists arrested
Sea Shepherd activists were arrested for disturbing a group of dolphins off the Faroe Islands on Wednesday, according to the Faroese Prime Minister’s Office.
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Oz plans for aquatic animal health
Australia is continuing its work in aquatic animal health management and has released its third national plan to ensure a sustainable future.
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WESMAR forms E-Bait Division
WESMAR has formed an Electronic Bait Division, in preparation for the launch of its Electronic Bait (E-Bait) line of products this autumn.
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PPS East signs three year contract
PPS East has signed a three year contract with Grimsby, UK, business Jaines Seafood - its longest contract in the seafood industry.
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New products from Marel
In recent months Marel has launched its SmartLine Grader and OCM9500 box and crate labeller.
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Young’s supports World Seafood Congress
Seafish has confirmed that Young’s Seafood Limited will be the platinum sponsor of the World Seafood Congress 2015.
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Dardenia restaurants to offer FoS tuna
Dardenia has become the first Turkish fast-food restaurant chain to offer Friend of the Sea (FoS) certified sustainable seafood and to display the FoS seal of approval on its menu
