Mechanisation of Danish whelk potter reaps dividends. In a project funded by the EMFF, a local blacksmith in the coastal city of Hundested in Denmark has developed a new winch […]
Norwegian Seafood Exports Fall for the First Time in 18 Months – For the first time since September 2018, Norway has experienced a fall in seafood exports. In April, 183,000 […]
Scots fishers call for solution to French market ban. The Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association (SWFPA) is urging for a political solution to resolve the issue of French markets not […]
Irish quota balancing policy delayed. The Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., has announced that the implementation of the Pilot Quota Balancing Policy for Demersal […]
Fisheries Fund Response. 20th April 2020 in Coronavirus, Domestic Fisheries Policy Statement by the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations The NFFO, the representative body for fishermen in England, Wales and […]
SFF Welcomes Funding – The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation welcomed the funding package for smaller vessels as a good first step to support the industry. SFF chief executive Elspeth Macdonald said: […]
Coronavirus impacting upon Norwegian seafood exports. The Norwegian Seafood Council has provided an update on how coronavirus is currently affecting the country’s seafood sector, which Fish Focus has reproduced below […]
Irish review coronavirus impacts on seafood sector. The Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Micahel Creed T.D., recently met by teleconference all the main representative groups for fishing, […]
Impact Of Coronavirus on Fishing – Dialogue has begun between the NFFO and the Government on how best to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on the fishing industry over […]
Britain’s leading Fish & Chip shops new customer loyalty campaign A new joint-partnership initiative launched by the Norwegian Seafood Council and the Ramoen offers branded gifts to select chippies to […]
Tremendous growth in Norwegian seafood exports. Norway exported 216,000 tonnes of seafood totaling NOK 9.3 billion in February. This is a 6 per cent reduction in volume but an increase […]
High Liner Foods joins Ocean Disclosure Project Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has announced that High Liner Foods is now participating in the Ocean Disclosure Project (ODP) and is the first North American […]
Young’s launch Popcorn Scampi Bites Young’s Foodservice has launched Popcorn Scampi Bites, mouth-watering scampi and whitefish bites wrapped in Young’s signature crispy golden breadcrumbs. Each piece is made from sustainable […]
GSSI Welcomes Lerøy Seafood Group. to its Global Partnership. The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative is pleased to announce Lerøy Seafood Group has joined GSSI as a Funding Partner. Lerøy Seafood […]
Strong start for the Norwegian seafood year – a 15 per cent increase from last year. Norway exported 207,000 tonnes of seafood totalling NOK 9.8 billion in January. Volume is […]
Norwegian seafood exports top NOK 107 billion in 2019. Norway exported 2.7 million tonnes of seafood to a total value of NOK 107.3 billion in 2019. This represents a 3 […]
Industry Initiative on North Sea Cod. According to an article on the NFFO website, one of the few bright spots in the depressing downturn of the North Sea cod stock […]
Marel acquires 50% stake in Curio. Fish processing equipment manufacturer, Marel,has entered into an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Curio, an innovative primary processing equipment provider for whitefish […]
Brim and Marel sign installation agreement. Brim and Marel, one of the global leaders in designing and making of fish processing equipment and software, have signed an agreement for the […]
Seafood Scotland hosts international buyers. Seafood Scotland recently hosted 10 international buyers from across the globe on a tour of Scotland’s seafood highlights last week as part of the global […]