Tag: COVID-19
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 billion. This represents a reduction ...
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 decision to increase the European ...
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 cancelled or postponed, the company ...
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 the cancellation of FY20 ship-based ...
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) invests alongside major seafood companies. ...
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 package aimed at helping 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. Always NC Fresh, funded by ...
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. The Food and Drink Federation ...
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. The Domestic Seafood Supply Scheme ...
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, 17% behind last year’s result ...
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 to the sector’s leaders. Pioneering ...
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 food service businesses have signed ...
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, European Communications Manager, Thai Union, ...
Seafish launches free marketing workshops for seafood businesses looking to get social media savvy. Free digital workshops for the seafood industry – with additional ‘clinic’ time for personalised advice – start on Friday 22 May. ...
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 agency, has yesterday (Tuesday, 19th ...
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 when the crisis was at ...
American Seafoods makes food donations. American Seafoods has donated nearly 28,000 servings of 100% Wild Alaska Pollock to communities hit hardest by COVID-19. In their home town of Seattle, American Seafoods donated 2,300 portions of Wild ...
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