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Economic contribution of UK food and drink manufacturing revealed. New data reveals food and drink manufacturing’s £42bn contribution to the UK economy, providing almost half a million jobs right across […]
Scotland’s food manufacturers call for action to protect sector’s future, as £5.7bn contribution revealed. · New data reveals that the economic value of Scotland’s food and drink manufacturing sector has grown 20% in […]
ESS finds MPA impact measurement feasible and informative. ESS demonstrates that measuring the contribution of marine protection areas (MPAs) towards healthy Scottish seas is “feasible and informative.” Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) […]
National Fish & Chip Awards serves The Scrap Box with the UK’s official Takeaway of the Year title. That ‘Fry-day’ feeling was in full effect for the mighty Scrap Box […]
Alaska pollock fishery recertified sustainable against MSC Standard. Recertification of the Alaska pollock fishery against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard was finalized today, reaffirming the fishery’s status as a responsibly […]
Two thirds of Scots more likely to vote for parties that back fishing, new polling shows. The Scottish public strongly supports the country’s fishing industry, and is more likely to vote […]
Scottish food and drink producers urged to re-think growth strategies in challenging markets. Economic pressures continue to bite, however changing demographics, consumption behaviour and forward-thinking operators offer many opportunities. Value […]
Expanded Marine Fund Scotland. £16 million investment to support a sustainable marine economy. Projects aimed at supporting Scotland’s marine economy will benefit from £16 million of investment through the Marine […]
Grace Carr marine biologist for The Irish Wildlife Trust. Fish Focus celebrates women in seafood in our latest publication. I have always been obsessed with sharks, ever since I was a […]
Collins Seafoods catches the ‘Supplier of the Year’ National Fish & Chip Award. Collins Seafoods has been honoured with the prestigious Supplier of the Year Award at the National Fish […]
Pioneering Stirling research on salmon louse larvae could better inform parasite control strategies. A first-of-its-kind University of Stirling study could better inform strategies to control salmon lice, after researchers uncovered major […]
Migrant fishers at SENA call for Wi-Fi & labour rights via enforceable brand agreements. Voluntary measures and certification schemes have failed: forced labour remains a risk for fishers and seafood […]
New report highlights practical welfare innovations for marine capture fisheries. Aquatic Life Institute publishes fifth edition of report, highlighting the most progressive welfare practices and spotlighting innovative companies. Aquatic Life Institute (ALI) […]
Benchmark Genetics appoints Global Commercial Director, Genetics Services. Benchmark Genetics is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruno Decock as Global Commercial Director, Genetics Services, effective 1 March 2026, while continuing […]
GAPP names industry veteran Ron Rogness interim executive director. Rogness to lead GAPP during leadership transition. The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) has named Ron Rogness to the […]
Study highlights environmental importance of capture fisheries as a low-carbon protein source. Europêche, the representative body for the European fishing industry, welcomes the publication of a new peer-reviewed scientific study […]
Rapid engine repowers helping fishing vessels return to sea faster. Finning expands stock of Cat® marine engines to repower fishing vessels. Finning UK & Ireland is expanding its stockholding of […]
AIS acquires aquaculture technology company Imenco Aqua. Imenco Aqua is headquartered in Sunndalsøra, with an additional facility in Haugesund, Norway, and its own dedicated production facility in Puerto Montt, Chile. The company brings deep expertise in aquaculture systems, […]
Rockfish Sidmouth, Mitch Tonks eleventh coastal restaurant. Sustainable seafood brand lands on Sidmouth seafront, opening Tuesday 17th March 2026. Award-winning sustainable seafood restaurant group Rockfish, from CEO and Founder Mitch Tonks, has […]
Josette Foster, breaking barriers, a life of strength and equality. Fish Focus celebrates women in seafood in our latest publication. From an early age growing up in the 1970s, I was […]
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