Thai Union donates for Covid-19 support. Seafood giant Thai Union Group PCL. Has donated more than 10,000 cans of SEALECT sardines as humanitarian assistance to Thailand’s Department of International Trade […]
Norwegian seafood exports fall in value in May. The value of Norwegian seafood exports fell for the second month in a row. In May, Norway exported seafood worth NOK 7.8 […]
Vietnamese seafood exports drop. According to Vietnam Customs statistics, by the end of April 2020, the country’s seafood exports reached US$2.23 billion, down nearly 8% compared to the same period […]
Fish health the focus for Scottish Sea Farms’ new boat. The nationwide coronavirus lockdown hasn’t stopped Scottish Sea Farms in its drive to safeguard the health and welfare of its […]
EU tops up fisheries fund by €500 million to help recovery. In a press conference earlier this week, Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, explained the Commission’s […]
De Heus Animal Nutrition strengthens its position in Indonesia with the acquisition of Neovia Indonesia. On the 2nd of June, De Heus Animal Nutrition (De Heus) completed the acquisition of […]
AquaMaof launches virtual booth. AquaMaof, world leader in Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology, announces the opening of a virtual booth to showcase its technology and projects. With major trade events […]
Autonomous vehicles help scientists estimate fish abundance. American Scientists are capitalizing on existing technological capabilities and partnerships to collect fisheries data. This will help fill the information gap resulting from […]
New Alaska pollock products destined for Europe. Innovative new Wild Alaska Pollock products will soon be coming to retailers across Europe as the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) […]
Additional Scottish inshore fishing quota. Inshore fishers who usually target shellfish will now be able to diversify into new markets and access fishing opportunities worth up to £2 million. The […]
NC Commercial Fishing Resource Fund launches PR campaign. The NC Commercial Fishing Resource Fund (NCCFRF) of the USA has launched a state wide public relations campaign called Always NC Fresh. […]
UK first quarter food exports drop. UK first quarter exports of food and drink (including seafood) fell by over £700m (-12.7%) to £5.1bn compared to the same period in 2019. […]
Further £1 million invested into England’s fishing industry. A £1 million grants scheme supporting innovative ways to sell fish and shellfish has awarded the first grants to projects across England. […]
Profit drop for Sandford. New Zealand seafood company Sanford Limited has reported statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) for the first half of its 2020 financial year of $19.0 million, […]
Chance for sector to set highest standards, post Covid-19 recovery. The recovery period after Covid-19 is a “golden opportunity” for Scotland’s seafood processors to set the highest global standards, according […]
Chefs get busy with Scottish seafood. Seafood Scotland launched its first ‘Masterclass Series’ this week, sharing seafood skills with professional chefs in Scotland. Over 150 chefs from restaurants, hotels, colleges, and […]
Thai Union resumes operations at Ghana cannery. Thai union has resumed operations at its Ghana cannery following its closure after a confirmed case of COVID-19 among its workforce. John Merva, […]
COVID-19 temporary tie-up scheme open for applications. Following the recent announcement by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, T.D, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development […]
Covid-safe fishing: adapting to the new conditions. Some parts of the UK fleet have been able to fish on through the coronavirus emergency, bringing food to tables during a time […]