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Heat is on shellfish industry as more companies reject inhumane slaughter practices. The Snapshot 2025: Industry Benchmark on Decapod Crustacean Welfare from Crustacean Compassion, just released, reveals humane stunning and slaughter is the […]
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) […]
Views sought in consultation on tougher rules for organic salmon farms. A series of proposals to boost animal welfare and tackle the environmental impacts of organic salmon farms have been […]
Seafood Industry and Welfare Groups Unite as UK Signals End to Live Boiling Seafood companies trading in decapod crustaceans are facing a changing legal landscape, as the UK Government has […]
Pioneering prawn stunning and tailing machine wins Catch Welfare Innovation Award. The Catch Welfare Platform has announced the winner of its first Innovation Award, recognising a ground-breaking development set to transform […]
Chile introduces legislation to ban octopus farming. The bill will be the first legislation dedicated to banning octopus farming in Latin America. Chile has become the first country in Latin America […]
Lago Sofía and Ace Aquatec partner to install humane culling system following successful trials. Ace Aquatec has signed a collaboration agreement with the renowned company Lago Sofía, dedicated to smolt […]
Pioneering prawn stunning and tailing machine nets funding for next phase: From prototype to sea-ready solution. A pioneering project led by Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS) and involving a unique […]
ASC Farm Standard aligns strongly with CARE Salmon’s Animal Welfare Vision. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) welcomes the call from the CARE Salmon Collective—representing nearly 20% of French salmon imports and nearly […]
New Report from the Fair Fish/catch Project. Less Suffering in Fishing A new report highlights the welfare of fish in longline fishing. The Carefish/catch consortium has published a new report […]
Federal bill to ban octopus farming and commercial imports reintroduced, momentum grows. The bill is poised to become the first country-wide law that will ban commercial octopus aquaculture operations and sales […]
New automated machine brings humane stunning and tailing to Nephrops at sea. In today’s nephrops (langoustine) fishery, the standard practice is to manually remove the tails from live animals shortly after […]
New Zealand Government advised to halt investments in octopus farming. As legislations that ban octopus farming and the sale of farmed octopus products proceed worldwide, New Zealand is urged to […]
New research proves harmonising animal health and welfare is the future of sustainable aquaculture. Published in the ‘MDPI: Fishes’ scientific journal, the article examines cutting edge welfare technologies that enhance […]
New report showcases the most innovative welfare practices for marine capture fisheries. Aquatic Life Institute publishes fourth edition of report, highlighting the most progressive welfare practices and spotlighting innovative companies […]
California passes landmark bill to ban octopus farming and commercial sales. Governer Gavin Newsom has signed the ground-breaking bill into law. California has made history by enacting a bill that bans […]
UK onshore salmon project at risk over ‘factory farm’ claims. Animal rights campaigners win a judicial review over pioneering £120m scheme at Grimsby port, reports the Guardian. On former railway […]
Hilton Foods releases progressive crustacean welfare policy. Aquatic Life Institute supported the international food manufacturer in creating the global policy. Hilton Foods, a leading international multi-protein processor, has produced their first […]
Conservation groups sue U.S. agencies over failure to enforce seafood import bans under MMPA. Conservation and animal protection groups sued several federal officials and departments in the US Court of International […]
UK misses opportunity to become world leader on decapod welfare. Animal welfare organisation Crustacean Compassion has hit out at the UK seafood industry over their self-developed new voluntary codes of […]
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