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Cypriot seafood sector benefits from EMFF support. Following the coronavirus outbreak with its sudden and unprecedented impact on fisheries and aquaculture, the European Commission took rapid action to help the […]
BIM launches water stewardship programme for seafood processors, supporting Irelands’ seafood processors in sustainable water. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Irelands seafood development agency will launch a new Water Stewardship Support […]
Additional EMFF support made available to Bulgaria. Following the unprecedented outbreak of the coronavirus, the European Commission has taken rapid action to protect the fisheries and aquaculture sectors from severe […]
Irish grants to support Fisheries Local Action Groups. The Irish Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Dara Calleary has announced the award of grants worth €1.2 million to 93 […]
A deep dive into Ireland’s Seascapes. To deepen our understanding of Ireland’s Seascapes, the Marine Institute invites you to complete an online survey. The survey responses will help identify, classify and […]
New scheme to help Scots aquaculture sector preserve stock. Aquaculture businesses affected by the collapse of international markets due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can apply to cover the costs […]
Irish investment in six seafood processing companies. The Irish Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., has announced €3.5 million in new investment by six seafood processing […]
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 […]
Irish Aquaculture Accelerator Programme. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency announced Thursday, 14th May, that recruitment is underway for this year’s Aquaculture Accelerator programme. The two-week programme, managed […]
Mechanisation of Danish whelk potter reaps dividends. In a project funded by the EMFF, a local blacksmith in the coastal city of Hundested in Denmark has developed a new winch […]
EC welcomes coronavirus fisheries support measures. The European Commission welcomes the quick adoption by the European Parliament, with the Council following very soon, of its initiative to modify the European […]
EU fishers welcome support plan. The European Parliament and the Council of the EU, in a coordinated and concerted effort, have swiftly adopted their position on the European Commission proposal […]
EC launches 2020 EMFF pre-financing process. In order to quickly direct the available European public funds to address the consequences of the coronavirus crisis, under Article 139 of the ESIF […]
Europêche calls for more ambition in EC support measures – The European Commission has published a legislative package in response to the severe economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on […]
Seafood 2040 research into skill training and recruitment issues. The Seafood 2040 Strategic Framework for England is seeking to capture the seafood industry’s thoughts on labour market patterns, training and […]
Companies Gain SSA Standard – New heights for seafood processing sector as companies gain SSA standard A major drive to improve standards across the seafood processing sector in Scotland has […]
How was UE Funding Put To Use? The 2018 implementation report of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) is now available. It summarises EMFF implementation across EU countries and […]
EC proposes funding support for Baltic cod fishermen. The European Commission has adopted a proposal offering support from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund to fishermen affected by the closure […]
Funding boost of £15.4 million for English fishing industry. • £14.7 million fund opens to drive innovation and technology, improve port infrastructure and support jobs • £700,000 for lifesaving vessel […]
European investment to support Scottish seafood sector. Scottish sea fisheries and processing businesses are to share more than £5.6 million in European investment aimed at increasing growth and creating local […]
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