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Seafood sector urgently needs rapid testing and cargo prioritisation. Donna Fordyce, Chief Executive of Seafood Scotland, said: “The window wherein companies would be able to salvage anything from the last couple of days is now, ...
Salmon farmers potential to lead BC’s economic recovery. An independent report out indicates British Columbia’s (BC) salmon farming industry in Canada has the potential to be a leader in BC’s post-pandemic economic recovery by stimulating ...
Mowi earnings drop significantly due to pandemic. Mowi achieved an operational EBIT of EUR 80 million in the third quarter of 2020, compared with EUR 148 million in the corresponding quarter of 2019. Mowi’s results ...
GAA delivers inclusive audit solutions for BAP customers. After successfully implementing accredited remote auditing for farms, hatcheries and feed mills early this year, the Global Aquaculture Alliance’s Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification programme is ...
Impact of COVID-shock on UK seafood sector to be investigated by researchers. A research team led by the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has begun to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the UK ...
How seafood restaurants can come back strong after the pandemic. Like so many other companies both within and beyond the culinary world, seafood restaurants have struggled amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Recently we checked in on ...
Cypriot seafood sector benefits from EMFF support. Following the coronavirus outbreak with its sudden and unprecedented impact on fisheries and aquaculture, the European Commission took rapid action to help the sectors, including amendments to the ...
Sandford says volatility in markets a real challenge. New Zealand seafood company Sanford Limited says volatility in global markets, as a result of Covid-19, is an ongoing challenge for the significant foodservice component of its ...
Airlines are removing seats to make space for gadgets and seafood. Cargo, one of the least glamorous aspects of flying, is proving a rare ray of light for airlines amid the coronavirus gloom. The grounding ...
MSC continues to permit remote assessments. The Marine Stewardship Council is continuing to permit remote assessments and audits where Covid-19 restrictions prevent on-site audits. This is due to the continuing impact of the pandemic on ...
Pandemic brings challenges for Iceland Seafood International. The first half of the year has brought considerable challenges to the operation of Iceland Seafood International, says CEO Bjarni Ármannsson. He said: “The financial and operational strength ...
Bakkafrost first half results hit by pandemic. The Bakkafrost Group delivered a total operating EBIT of DKK 181.9 million in Q2 2020. Total harvested volumes were 20.9 thousand tonnes gutted weight (tgw). Faroe Islands (FO): ...
Scottish Fisheries Museum welcomes back visitors. “Our Staff are back in the museum getting things ready and safe for you to visit.” The Scottish Fisheries Museum will reopen on the 26th of August. The story ...
Clearwater reports second quarter 2020 results. Second quarter sales and adjusted EBITDA1 were $106.0 million and $18.9 million respectively, versus $153.9 million and $30.3 million in the prior year, due to the global impact of ...
Canada announces benefits and grants. Minister Jordan Announces the Fish Harvester Benefit and Fish Harvester Grant to open on August 24th. Canada’s fish and seafood harvesters are the driving economic force behind many coastal and ...
Pubs and restaurants must collect customer details. Restaurants and pubs in Scotland will have to collect customer details from Friday (14 August) under a new law. First minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the requirement would be ...
Scottish Skipper Expo set for 2021. Following consultation with exhibitors and visitors, Mara Media, the organiser of Scottish Skipper Expo 2020 (13 and 14 November) has decided not to stage the event this year due ...
Collapsed Seafood Pub Company gastropub chain appoints administrators. Administrators have been appointed for an award-winning gastropub chain which went bust in June, reports the Lancashire Telegraph. The Seafood Pub Company ran several venues across East ...
New Chair of ICES Science Committee. Jörn Schmidt will be charting the course of ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) science for the next three years as the new Chair of ICES ...
Sustainability and profitability top the bill at RAS Virtual Summit. RAStech magazine celebrates the pioneers of sustainable seafood production at the first-ever 2020 RAS Virtual Summit on Sept. 16, 2020. This global online event gathers ...
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