Howard Dawson of Red Lobster joins GSA board of directors, effective immediately, Global Seafood Assurances has announced. Dawson, executive VP and general counsel of Red Lobster Seafood Co. is responsible […]
Ocean Outcomes in new global partnership with Conservation International which they say will work to establish a more sustainable seafood supply chain. A statement on the Ocean Outcomes website said: […]
Waitrose launches Fishless Fingers – Waitrose is launching Fishless Fingers, made from breaded seaweed tofu with a crispy coating and said to have a subtle fish flavour. According to a […]
Photo Box Aids Fish Buyers – Researchers at Nofima in Norway have developed a prototype of a photo box with standardized lighting which can provide fish buyers at auctions with […]
Australian Fishery and Aquaculture Production Continues to Grow – The gross value of Australian fisheries and aquaculture production (GVP) continues to grow according to the ABARES Australian fisheries and aquaculture […]
Seafood Sector Grows in Australia – Seafood Industry Australia, the national peak-body representing the Australian seafood industry, has welcomed the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) Australian […]
New fisheries support package for Quebec. Canada’s fish and seafood sector is a large part of the economic and social fabric of a lot of the coastal communities across Quebec. For […]
Sanford Opens NZ Showcase to celebrate the diversity of its seafood – New Zealand’s biggest fishing company, Sanford has recently re-opened the Auckland Fish Market after an extensive nine month long […]
Loch Fyne supplies Waitrose fresh shellfish from the seashore. Fresh oysters and mussels from a company which has been recognised for its ethical farming methods will now be available in […]
Half of shelf stable tuna sustainable, says new report. Nearly half of the world’s shelf stable tuna products are already being sourced in a sustainable or improving manner, with the […]
Fisheries Brexit Concerns – The UK Government must remove the link between seafood trade and access to waters, says the Scottish Government. In a letter to UK Cabinet Minister Michael […]
Canadian Funding to Boost Sustainability – The Government of Canada and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador recently announced funding packages to support the fish and seafood sectors through the […]
Sustainable Seafood Christmas Urged Down Under – Australia’s peak marine NGO is calling on all ocean loving Australians who also love their seafood to shop sustainably this festive season. AMCS Sustainable […]
Giant clam being pushed to brink of extinction. A famous species of clam, has been devastated by a mysterious parasite, raising alram with scientists about its future, according to a […]
A new study suggests a climate change threat to shellfish, with the nutritional qualities of shellfish significantly reduced by future ocean acidification and warming. Research has previously shown that climate […]
New species of brown trout discovered in Scotland, by researchers at the University of the Highlands and Islands, suggesting biodiversity in Scotland’s lochs is much greater than originally thought. The […]
NFI welcomes China tariff suspension – The U.S. National Fisheries Institute (NFI) has welcomed the temporary suspension of tariff increases between the USA and China. In a statement, the NFI […]
£4.8 million support for coastal communities for fishery and aquaculture projects. A share of the latest round of European Maritime and Fisheries Funding awards has been awarded to 29 projects […]
Vietnamese pangasius exports rise – By the end of August 2018, Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached US$1.41 billion, up 21.7% over the same period last year. Thanks to the growth of […]
Food Service Operator Award Finalists – Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, has revealed the UK’s top three foodservice operators serving fish and chips, as […]