GSSI statement on coronavirus. “As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to expand and to impact lives, GSSI is taking responsible precautions. GSSI Secretariat now works from home in line with the […]
Joint action group on coronavirus formed. A joint fishing sector/government action group has been formed to work on urgent measures to support the fishing industry through the coronavirus emergency, according […]
ASC provides flexibility for coronavirus restrictions. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has published an updated audit policy to provide some flexibility to auditors and farms during the restrictions caused by […]
EU fishing sector outlines coronavirus measures to ensure supply continuity. The EU fishing sector has presented to European authorities the critical measures that have to be taken in order to […]
AKVA group puts in place coronavirus measures. AKVA group has put all travel that is not related to critical customer assignments on hold and has closed its offices to visitors. […]
Scots food sector calls for ‘key worker’ status. Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has written to Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Tourism. The letter […]
Scottish Skipper Expo 2020 postponed. Scottish Skipper Expo 2020, originally scheduled for 15 and 16 May at the P & J Live arena in Aberdeen, has been postponed due to […]
New date being considered for Seafood Expo Global. Diversified Communications, the organiser Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global in Brussels, is looking at the possibility of holding the event on 23-25 […]
Canadian fish union calls on Government support. The Newfoundland and Labrador Fish Food and Allied Workers (FFAW) union in Canada says as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve, it is […]
Norway concerned about potential decline in EU seafood consumption. The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) says its biggest immediate challenge in light of evolving coronavirus situation is a potential reduction in […]
GAA COVID-19 update. CBs may grant audit extensions on case-by-case basis. The health and safety of families and associates worldwide is a priority for the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) and […]
SalMar cancels proposed dividend for 2019. The Board of Directors of SalMar ASA has decided that in the critical situation society is in, that the announced dividend of NOK 2.37 […]
Grieg Seafood outlines coronavirus limitation strategy. Given the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, Grieg Seafood Group ASA has provided an update on the impact on its business and organization. Grieg Seafood’s operations […]
Norwegian industry vows to keep seafood nation running amid corona-chaos. The Norwegian seafood industry remains committed to providing safe, sustainable and nutritious food during the ongoing Corona pandemic. Both wild […]
SSPO on current state of play regarding COVID-19. Hamish Macdonell, the Director of Strategic Engagement at the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation said: “Measures to mitigate the impact of the crisis […]
Norwegians introducing strict coronavirus mitigation measures. Norway has introduced very strict measures to stop the infectious spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). Nofima – the Norwegian fisheries research institute – is naturally […]
Impact Of Coronavirus on Fishing – Dialogue has begun between the NFFO and the Government on how best to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on the fishing industry over […]
Aquaculture UK Postponed Until September – Aquaculture UK 2020 has been postponed until September 15-17, due to concerns over the coronavirus. As the virus spreads, event organisers 5m Publishing and […]
Irish fish ministry to maintain essential services during coronavirus outbreak. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is working closely with the Department of Health and with other Departments, […]
Brussels Seafood Expo postponed due to COVID-19 – Diversified Communications has announced that it is to postpone the upcoming edition of Seafood Expo Global and Seafood Processing Global, which was […]