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2024 fishmeal production higher than in 2023 so far due to Peru’s strong anchovy seasons. In the first nine months of 2024, cumulative fishmeal production increased by almost 23% compared […]
Argyll marine firm scales up with new high tech survey vessel. An Argyll based marine science firm is commissioning a new high tech survey vessel as part of its further […]
Getting Czechs to eat more fish. Czech entrepreneur Jan Hora loves a challenge – and took on the mission to get his fellow Czechs eating more fish. As the lowest […]
MSE International wins ESA funding to accelerate the use of Earth Observation information across the Atlantic region. MSE International will be leading this new project which will support existing European enterprises […]
EU fisheries remained ahead of aquaculture in 2022 In 2022, the EU’s aquatic animal production stood at 4.2 million tonnes, with landings of fisheries contributing to an estimated 3.1 million tonnes and aquaculture reaching […]
End-of-life fishing and aquaculture gear surveys launched by Seafish. Field research will help inform future sustainable management for end-of-life gear in the UK. Seafish, the public body which supports the UK […]
Northern Ireland fisheries grant funding open for applications. Andrew Muir, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, has announced that the Marine Environment and Fisheries Fund for Northern Ireland stakeholders […]
Blumar begins operations at the Blumar Magallanes plant. After the fire that completely consumed the Entrevientos plant last February, Blumar announced the start-up of the plant that will replace it, […]
Optimar strengthens presence in Turkish aquaculture sector. Optimar has signed an exclusive agent agreement with OctoAqua in Turkey. The signing of this exclusive agreement with OctoAqua strengthens their commitment to […]
Scottish salmon sector publishes election manifesto. The trade body for Scottish salmon – the UK’s largest food export – has today (MON) published a manifesto ahead of the general election. Salmon […]
Moving in the Right Direction: the Results of Seafood Expo Eurasia 2024 The inaugural Seafood Expo Eurasia took place on May 15-17 at Tüyap, Istanbul. This new global event gained […]
The Mowi Salmon Wagon hits the road again this month! Mowi are delighted to reveal the 10 fantastic events that the Mowi Salmon Wagon will be attending this year. Complete with […]
Blueyou launches most comprehensive animal welfare policy for sustainable seafood worldwide. The progressive seafood supplier partnered with Aquatic Life Institute to create the ground-breaking global policy. Progressive seafood company Blueyou has […]
Entanglements of humpback whales in fish farms rare – and naivety could be to blame. The first study of humpback whale entanglements in B.C. aquaculture facilities in PLOS One found eight over […]
£1 million Welsh fisheries and aquaculture funding. £1 million of Welsh Government funding is being made available to boost the marine, fisheries and aquaculture industries in Wales. The support comes […]
Ode acquiring cod processing plant near Ålesund. Norway’s leading cod farmer Ode has acquired Western Seaproducts AS from Måsøval Group. It will become a fully owned subsidiary in the Ode […]
Business groups unite to voice alarm over Scottish tax policy. Sixteen leading business representative groups have jointly written to the Scottish Government’s Deputy First Minister & Finance Secretary, Shona Robison […]
Atlantic Sea Farms launches two kelp products. Furthering its mission to diversify coastal economies and improve ocean health through regenerative kelp farming, Atlantic Sea Farms—the American leader in seaweed aquaculture—has […]
Salmon sector expresses frustration with export red tape. Scotland’s salmon sector – the UK’s biggest food export – has expressed frustration over ongoing red tape which has now cost an […]
UK university invests in sustainable food production research. The University of Plymouth is investing more than £10 million to strengthen its position at the global forefront of agriculture, aquaculture and […]
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