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 […]
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 […]
Clearwater reports first quarter 2020 results. First quarter sales and adjusted EBITDA1 were $100.3 million and $13.0 million respectively versus $120.1 million and $20.0 million in the prior year, largely […]
Vietnam seafood exports drop due to pandemic. In the first quarter of 2020, the Covid-19 epidemic broke out worldwide, especially the countries that are importing a lot of Vietnam’s seafood, […]
Rebuilding markets after Covid crisis needs a concerted effort, says SSPO. The Scottish salmon sector is calling on the UK and Scottish Governments to support market access following a significant […]
Irish call for additional EC fisheries support funding. The Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has called on the European Commission to strengthen its support for […]
Mowi first quarter earnings fall due to pandemic. Mowi achieved an operational EBIT of EUR 109 million in the first quarter of 2020, compared with EUR 196 million in the […]
Covid-19 hits Norway Royal Salmon earnings. Norway Royal Salmon (NRS) reported an operational EBIT of MNOK 75 for the first quarter 2020 and EBIT per kg of NOK 16.53. Corresponding […]