Imperial secures sustainability certification. Sopralex et Vosmarques SA, the Belgian company that owns the Imperial brand of seafood products, has earned certification for sustainable seafood production by Friend of the […]
Boffins create robotic tuna. Mechanical engineers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering, leading a collaboration with biologists from Harvard University, have created the first robotic fish proven to […]
The Chief Executive of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has issued a stark warning that failure to achieve an orderly Brexit will precipitate “chaos and conflict at sea” with port blockades […]
This autumn, Gold Seal®, a leading supplier of canned seafood under the leadership of Ocean Brands, will mark a milestone achievement as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. The Canadian Fishing Company […]
Fishers have key role to play in science research. By Dr Steven Mackinson, Chief Scientific Officer, Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association. One of the biggest breakthroughs for fisheries in recent times […]
Viciunai gains business with Walmart Canada. Lithuanian seafood processor, Viciunai Group, says its business development in the main markets across the Atlantic is gaining momentum, with the company entering the […]
North Sea herring fishery draws to a close. The UK North Sea herring fishery is now drawing to a close with most vessels expected to have finished their quota by […]
Only one month to go until Seafood Week: 4-11 October 2019. Industry marketing toolkit released as countdown to this year’s campaign continues A new industry marketing toolkit has been launched […]
Norwegian seafood exports grow in value. Norway exported 182,000 tonnes of seafood with a total value of NOK 8.6 billion in August. Volume decreased by 4 percent, while export value […]
Iceland Catch Up in July 2019 – 95,000 tonnes of fish landed by Iceland last month The total landed catch of Icelandic vessels in July 2019 was 94.6 thousand tonnes […]
Scotland’s seafood exports to Japan increase fourfold. Scottish seafood exports to Japan rose to over 2,630 tonnes last year, up from 598 tonnes in 2017, and a contingent of seafood […]
Scottish summer herring ticks all the right boxes. Robert Duthie, Chairman, Scottish Pelagic Processors Association, explains why herring is so iconic to Scotland and how it is one of the […]
New Shark Species spotted in Irish Waters. A shark species, previously unrecorded in Irish waters, has been sighted in the Celtic Sea during a recent fisheries survey on the Marine […]
Huge shark weighing 21 stone caught off Dorset coast. A pair of porbeagle sharks – a relative of the deadly Great White – were caught by anglers Adam Carter and […]
New trend in Japan and South Korea for convenience mackerel products. There is a new trend for consumers in Japan and South Korea to look for ‘convenience’ in the mackerel […]
Lithuanian seafood processor eyes Japanese market. Viciunai Group is exploring the possibility of further developing its sales into Japan. Last week, Viciunai representative Paulius Petrauskas met with Shire Yamasaki, Japan’s […]
Vital nutrient in seafood for expectant mothers and babies. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods including fatty fish and flaxseed, may be best known for their link to heart health, […]
FOS recertification for German seafood company. Fontaine Nahrungsmittel GmbH, one of German’s top organic seafood companies, has been recertified for sustainable seafood production by Friend of the Sea (FOS). The […]
Moderate growth in Norwegian Seafood exports. Norway exported 181,400 tonnes of seafood with a value of NOK 8.7 billion in May. This is an increase of NOK 284 million or […]
New pelagic vessel ordered for Killybegs. Eamon McHugh of Antarctic Fishing Company, has placed an order for a 62,60 m Pelagic Trawler newbuilding with Karstensen Shipyard. Build #458 will be […]