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Building tomorrow’s seafood workforce. Read Fish Focus’ latest publication focusing on seafood processing. Seafish Onshore Training Courses In today’s evolving seafood sector, having a skilled and competent workforce is a key […]
KFO says it cannot support options in inshore consultation. In responding to the public consultation in Ireland on a review of trawling activity inside the six nautical mile (nm) zone […]
The long running issues concerning the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s (NPWS) unilateral approach to designating Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs) in Ireland came to […]
Report underlines sustainability credentials of seafood, says Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO). Killybegs Chief Scientific and Sustainability Officer, Dr Edward Farrell has said ongoing efforts by fishermen to reduce their environmental […]
Chairman of KFO to retire at end of year. The chairman of the board of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has announced that long-serving CEO, Seán O’Donoghue is to retire at […]
KFO and IS&EFPO comment on ecological analysis of the Irish Sea. The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) and the Irish South and East Fish Producers Organisgation (IS&EFPO) have performed an initial […]
Whitby Seafoods considers reducing workforce Whitby Seafoods is to start a consultation with staff about the possible loss of up to 40 roles at its production site in the town […]
Proposed SAC designations have little scientific basis, says KFO. Ireland’s Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) published a Notice of intention to Designate Porcupine Shelf and Southern Canyons […]
Loch Duart Hosts MP Ian Blackford : Loch Duart invites local MP Ian Blackford to Dingwall processing plant to highlight recruitment crisis facing the food production sector Independent Scottish salmon […]
Seafood Sector Taskforce public consultation. The Seafood Sector Taskforce committee is now seeking written submissions or observations within the scope of the terms of reference in advance of publication of […]
Seafood Scotland comment on Scottish Seafood Taskforce. In response to the announcement of a Scottish Seafood Taskforce, Donna Fordyce, Chief Executive of Seafood Scotland, said: “The Scottish seafood industry has […]
SSPO comment on Brexit Seafood Taskforce. Tavish Scott, Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, welcomed the announcement of the Brexit seafood task force but questioned the decision to […]
SSPO welcomes Seafood Export Taskforce. Scottish salmon producers have welcomed the announcement from Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove MP that a joint government led taskforce is to be set up […]
SSPO call for Scottish creation of a cross-border government taskforce to iron out the export problems experienced by seafood businesses this year. Tavish Scott, the Chief Executive of the Scottish […]
A report published today (12thDecember) by the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) shows that more than 700 young people between the ages of 17 and 30 are employed in the […]
Seafood Task Force launches Tuna Vessel Risk-based Assurance and Remediation Programme. Nine leading Seafood Task Force (STF) members, representing c80% of the global tuna industry, fund US$1m + / 5-year […]
Salmon farming is a ‘key anchor’ for rural and coastal communities, report finds. Salmon farming is a “key anchor” for rural and coastal areas in Scotland, a new independent study has […]
Highest July global ocean surface temperatures as exceptionally hot, dry conditions fuel wildfires in Europe: Copernicus. In July 2026, prolonged hot and dry conditions in western Europe led to the […]
Seafish secures £1.4 million to expand seafood industry training. Seafish has secured more than £1.4 million in funding to support training for people working in the UK seafood industry as […]
Young people are key to the future of the UK Seafood Industry. The future success of the UK seafood industry depends on attracting and developing the next generation of talent. […]
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