New inshore Irish mussel survey boat launched. Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed has launched a new inshore survey boat in Kinsale, Co Cork. The Bord […]
Seafood Excellence Global Awards finalists announced. The finalists for the Seafood Excellence Global awards competition have been announced by Diversified Communications, organiser of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, which will […]
Spanish seafood group wins award. The Nueva Pescanova Group – the Spanish based seafood producer – has been awarded the Best Global Corporate Communication Strategy Dircom Ramón del Corral Award. The […]
Fishermen’s health manual launched by BIM. Bord Iascaigh Mhara ( BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency has launched a fishermen’s health manual. The short manual offers practical advice on keeping healthy […]
New measures introduced, combatting forced and child labour in seafood businesses. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has announced new requirements for seafood suppliers and processers. They include the introduction of […]
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations, NFFO elects next Chairman. Andrew Locker, skipper, and member of the well-known Locker fishing family from Whitby, will take over from Cornish skipper Andrew […]
Cooke acquires integrated shrimp producer. Cooke Inc. a New Brunswick company and parent of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., has acquired Farallon Aquaculture de Nicaragua S.A. a vertically integrated producer of farmed […]
The 12th International Lobster Biology and Management Conference and Workshop is coming to Fremantle, 18-23 October 2020 Western Rock Lobster and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development are pleased […]
First Australian fish monger awarded MSC certification. Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing the Australian seafood industry, has welcomed news that Melbourne’s The Fish Shoppe has become the […]
Coral reef parks contain less fish biomass. Marine scientists from WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) and other groups examining the ecological status of coral reefs across the Indian and Pacific oceans […]
Sustainable Salmon Balls on the Menu at Ikea – IKEA Canada introduces new, sustainable salmon balls to Restaurant locations nationwide. The launch furthers IKEA’s ambition to offer healthier and more sustainable […]
Shellfish stocks and fisheries review. The Marine Institute and Bord Iascaigh Mhara’s annual Shellfish Stocks and Fisheries Review 2018 was presented at the Irish Skipper Expo, held at Galway Bay Hotel […]
Listening in on the mysterious Minke. The Minke whale is one of the largest marine species regularly visiting the Scottish coast but its secretive and unpredictable lifestyle mean much of […]
Pacific Oyster Health Meeting – The Marine Institute’s Fish Health Unit recently held a meeting on Pacific Oyster Health, presenting the latest research and knowledge on oyster diseases. The event […]
GSSI recognises BIM CQA scheme. The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) has provided formal recognition of the BIM Certified Quality Aquaculture (CQA) scheme for the scope of Aquaculture. GSSI’s recognition shows that […]
Support for smaller fish and chip portions has been embraced by takeaway owners and customers, research has found and may well be healthier for us. Experts led by Newcastle University […]
MSC ranked as a top sustainable food label. For the second time, the Marine Stewardship Council’s blue fish label has been ranked as one of the top sustainable food labels […]
GSSI welcomes Multiexport Foods to its Global Partnership. The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative is pleased to announce that Multiexport Foods has joined the GSSI Global Partnership as a Funding Partner. […]
Cooke acquires Seajoy Seafood Corporation. Cooke Inc. (“Cooke”), a New Brunswick company and parent of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., has announced the completion of its acquisition of the business of the […]
The Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., has been presented by the Chair of the National Inshore Fisheries Forum with the new Strategy for the […]