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Thai Union temporarily closes cannery due to coronavirus. Thai Union says it had an employee that tested positive for COVID-19 at its Pioneer Food Cannery in Ghana. A statement said: […]
Irish announce voluntary tie-up scheme for fishing vessels. The Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, T.D, has announced a temporary voluntary fleet tie-up scheme for fishing […]
Dropping prices put UK catching sector under pressure. Dropping prices are putting the UK catching sector under pressure amid the coronavirus pandemic, industry figures have warned. Year-on-year prices have dropped […]
Trump signs new US seafood growth programme. US President Donald Trump has signed a new Executive Order promoting American seafood competitiveness and economic growth. This Executive Order will propel the United […]
Vietnamese exports to China/Hong Kong show good value growth. In the first 3 months of 2020, the total export value of pangasius reached US$ 334 million, down 29.3% over the […]
BioMar Australia begins production. BioMar Australia have commenced aqua-feed production at their state-of-the-art 40 million euro facility in Tasmania, Australia, which is welcome news for the local aquaculture industry at […]
ASC virtual workshop. Over 100 participants attended a virtual workshop organised by ASC last week to help them carry out remote audits in areas affected by Coronavirus travel restrictions. ASC […]
Consumers urged to eat more UK fish and shellfish. As the UK seafood industry faces significant challenges in the wake of the situation created by COVID-19, encouraging people to eat […]
Covid-19 highlights importance of our pelagic fisheries. By Ian Gatt, chief executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association and Chairman of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group One element that has […]
Big retailers urged to unlock UK markets. Crisis stricken seafood sector urges big retailers to unlock UK markets. Seafood Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish seafood sector, has written to […]
New tool helps seafood businesses to find financial support during covid-19. Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, has released a new online tool to help […]
Sarson’s to shine a light on community heroes with new campaign. In the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, Sarson’s is championing the beloved fish & chip shops of Great Britain, […]
Fish and Chip Shops Start to Re-Open Online according to an article published on the National Federation of Fish Friers Website. Elderly fish and chips lovers may need to get […]
Tuna body, IPNLF makes two key new appointments. IPNLF (The International Pole & Line Foundation) has appointed two new senior team members to further strengthen their fundraising and marketing & […]
Scots fishers call for solution to French market ban. The Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association (SWFPA) is urging for a political solution to resolve the issue of French markets not […]
Monterey Bay Aquarium lays off staff. The prolonged closure of the Monterey Bay Aquarium in response to efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus has led to the organisation to lay […]
Canada announces new support fish and seafood sector. Canada’s has announced new support for its fish and seafood sector to mitigate the impact of coronavirus. Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, […]
Irish quota balancing policy delayed. The Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., has announced that the implementation of the Pilot Quota Balancing Policy for Demersal […]
New chair for Seafood 2040. Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, has announced the appointment of Neil Auchterlonie as the new chair of Seafood 2040. […]
Museum makes waves online. The Scottish Fisheries Museum now offers a diverse and vast online programme to adapt to lockdown conditions. Whether you are home-schooling, spending more time online or […]
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