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Victoria Braathen, UK Director of Norwegian Seafood Council. A marketing communications organisation working together with the Norwegian seafood industry to increase the value of Norwegian seafood in new and established […]
Donna Fordyce: Championing women and growth in the Scottish seafood industry. Welcome to Fish Focus spotlight on Women in Seafood, Issue 2. Follow us as we celebrate the amazing women at the […]
Public support for UK control of fishing amid crunch EU talks. Survey reveals Scots believe Brussels must offer benefits to fishing in return for access to our waters. Almost nine out […]
ISSF publishes 2024 Annual Report highlighting scientific achievements in sustainable tuna fishing – Science Leads the Way. The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has released its 2024 annual report, Science Leads […]
Reports of UK-EU arms deal at the expense of fishermen. Statements from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation(SFF) and Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Responding to a recent Times article, reporting that the EU and […]
Fishermen call on Elon Musk & DOGE to save iconic industry from regulators. Bloated bureaucratic agencies are killing America’s oldest industry. What started as a hands-off government approach for the fishing […]
EU fishing industry denounces NGO advice to stop buying mackerel fished by EU fleet. The EU fishing industry laments and criticizes this week’s ill-informed decision by several fish consumption guides in […]
Fishing for Litter: KIMO UK. Supporting the fishing industry in removing litter from the sea while promoting sustainable waste management practices. Project details Fishing for Litter is a voluntary initiative that […]
UK announces temporary closure of queen scallop fishery to protect stocks. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), in collaboration with UK fisheries administrations, has announced a temporary closure of queen scallop fishing […]
APPG spotlights industry recruitment and labour challenges. Addressing two inter-related issues with implications not only for the sector’s sustainability, but for the social resilience of fishing and coastal communities, the All […]
The UK’s Shellfish Industry: Untapped Potential & Regulatory Hurdles The UK’s shellfish farming sector is small in terms of our European counterparts in France and Spain, but holds immense potential […]
County Durham fish and chip restaurant billed as the UK’s best at awards ceremony. The National Fish & Chip Awards recently celebrated the best in business and Bell’s Fish and […]
Chip shop champion! Yorkshire business wins industry award for quality. The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) has crowned the Scrap Box in York as the 2025 recipient of the […]
UK and Faroe Islands reach agreement on fishing opportunities for 2025. UK secures over 2,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities through annual negotiations with the Faroe Islands, valued at £5 million […]
Another step towards sustainable fishing: Biodegradable materials in marine environments. Tests carried out on compostable FADs in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans by Zunibal, in collaboration with AZTI, have paved […]
Women at the helm in Scottish fishing industry. Follow Fish Focus’ feature on Women in the Seafood Industry, to mark this year’s International Women’s Day. It is traditionally regarded as a male-dominated industry, […]
The Must-Attend Event for the Fishing Industry, Irish Skipper Expo 2025 With all exhibition stands now sold out and a record-breaking number of companies set to exhibit, this year’s Irish […]
On a roll! Lancashire mobile chippy takes top spot at industry awards. Country Fried in Blackburn has driven off into the sunset with the Mobile Operator of the Year trophy […]
Norway UK Seafood Summit 2025 Exploring New Shifts and Change A record number of industry leaders gathered on Tuesday 25th February at the historic Fishmongers’ Hall in London for the […]
Seafood Cluster Could Treble Industry Value Scottish trade body calls for support to fund ‘game-changing’ Ocean Cluster The CEO of Seafood Scotland has called on industry partners to back the […]
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