World Fishing News – Page 484
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NewsFilleting breakthrough in Norway
A Nordic Innovation project has resulted in a newly developed white fish filleting machine that could give the Norwegian industry a much-needed boost.
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NewsWalmart changes its seafood policy
Walmart has changed it sustainable seafood policy, which now incorporates the latest science and principles by The Sustainability Consortium (TSC).
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NewsMarine Harvest marks beginning of new era
Norway’s Marine Harvest has become the first aquaculture company to be listed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), marking the beginning of a new era for the salmon farming industry.
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NewsEMFF agreement reached
Political agreement on the 2014-2020 European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) has been reached.
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NewsSmaller North Sea fish linked to climate change
A study by the University of Aberdeen has found that a decline in the length of fish in the North Sea could be linked to climate change.
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NewsOceana questions EU's “wrong” decision
Oceana says it is disappointed with the European Commission’s latest decision to allow mussel dredging to continue inside Denmark’s Natura 2000 marine protected areas.
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New CFO for High Liner Foods
Canada’s High Liner Foods Inc will get a new chief financial officer (CFO ) this year. Mr Paul Jewer will replace Mr Kelly Nelson following the AGM in May.
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Effect of the landings obligation
A new report from Seafish has unlocked the potential economic implications of the landings obligation on selected UK fleets in the North and Irish Seas.
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NewsCall for Obama to fight seafood fraud
Two US senators have called on President Barack Obama to direct federal agencies to better coordinate their efforts to fight seafood fraud.
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Young’s Seafood renews deal with PPS East
PPS East Limited will continue to deliver services to Young''s Seafood Limited, following the agreement of a new two year contract.
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NewsSkretting opens Asian research facility
Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre (ARC) has officially opened its new research facility for shrimp and Asian fish species.
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Chile lobster and shrimp fishery enters MSC assessment
The latest fishery to enter into Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) assessment is Chile’s squat lobsters and nylon (nailon) shrimp modified trawl fishery.
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Minister to open the 11th Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition
The opening ceremony will be followed by a tour of the exhibition, when the Minister will be meeting a number of exhibiting international and Icelandic companies together with other VIP guests. In the evening of the 25th, Minister Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson will again be welcoming guests and awards ...
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Outstanding Icelandic Processor Award sponsored by Landsbankinn
Landsbankinn is the largest financial institution in Iceland with third of the market share for retail customers and corporate customers. Landsbankinn offers universal banking services and has a strong retail presence with the most extensive branch network in Iceland. Landsbankinn began operating in its current form on 9 ...
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Only a handful of stands remain
The last event held in 2011 proved to be highly successful for so many exhibitors, it is no surprise that the 2014 event is set to be the biggest yet. Exhibitors confirming their attendance within the last few weeks include: Batasmiðjan Rán, Dalvikurbygg, Curio, Mainstoft, Securitas, Frjo Quatro, ...
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NewsInvesting in Maldivian fishing
A new Fishermen’s Community and Training Centre (FCTC) is opening in the Maldives to provide long-term support for the country’s pole and line fishing communities.
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NewsYorkshire chippy crowned ‘best’ in the UK
Quayside in Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK, has been crowned ‘Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2014’ at this year’s National Fish and Chip Awards, organised by Seafish.
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First State University of New York gets MSC certified
Binghamton University, in conjunction with its dining partner Sodexo, has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, becoming the first State University of New York (SUNY) campus to do so.
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NewsMak M 25 C developed
Caterpillar Marine has announced the development of new features and increased power ratings for the MaK™ M 25 C propulsion engine - a commercial marine engine platform with over 1,000 installations in marine applications and vessels.
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NewsAKVA acquires YesMaritime
Norway’s AKVA group ASA has acquired 100% of the shares in fellow Norwegian aquaculture farming services company, YesMaritime AS, for NOK 17.5m (US$2.9m).
