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Urgent government action needed to protect vital pelagic fish stocks in the North-East Atlantic. New scientific advice shows herring, blue whiting and mackerel stocks over-exploited in 2021. The Marine Stewardship […]
On The Hook claims that a consultation reveals major concerns about performance of Marine Stewardship Council ecolabel 77% of respondents to On The Hook consultation felt MSC’s use of term […]
Shetland fishermen feature in MSC UK’s Sustainable Seafood Campaign The MSC certified Shetland scallop and brown crab fishery and its fishermen will feature in a nationwide TV ad for the […]
Fish stocks more abundant when targeted by fisheries certified as sustainable. Fish stocks targeted by MSC certified fisheries were found to perform better against key sustainability criteria than those targeted […]
Shoppers change buying habits amid rising eco-anxiety about the future of oceans – global survey. New findings released by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) show growing concern among the public […]
Scoular’s new marine sustainability programme helps industry to improve traceability and transparency. EncompassTM, Scoular’s fishmeal brand, is launching a new marine sustainability programme that incentivises fishmeal producers to implement long-term sustainability […]
Hawesta to close Lübeck plant and transfer operations to Sassnitz. Rügen Fisch AG (Rügen Fisch) has announced that it plans to transfer the production of its subsidiary, Hawesta Feinkost Hans […]
Poole harbour clamming season off to a strong start despite poor weather conditions. There was excitement in the air at fisherman’s dock in Poole Harbour last week, as fishermen came […]
On The Hook launches review of the Marine Stewardship Council; calls on all to participate. The On The Hook campaign has launched a review of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). […]
Safe Catch partners with MSC Safe Catch, the only company in the world testing each tuna and salmon to a mercury limit is now raising the bar in seafood sustainability. […]
Proposed changes to MSC Fisheries Standard now available for public review. Amongst proposed changes are new requirements on endangered threatened and protected species, shark finning and ghost gear. The Marine […]
Blumar gains key MSC certification for horse mackerel. Chilean seafood processor Blumar has achieved a new certification at its frozen plant in Rocuant, with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) having […]
Alaska pollock fishery secures prestigious sustainability award. The Wild Alaska Pollock fishery was recognised for its successful fishery management and sustainability results by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) with its […]
Norwegian boost for MSC certification of Icelandic capelin fishery. The capelin fishery off Iceland is now MSC-certified, and according to senior adviser Tor Bjørklund Larsen of the Norwegian Fishermen’s Association […]
Fishermen and chefs from 12 countries unite to support sustainable seafood in the MSC’s Ocean Cookbook 2022. Twelve fishermen from around the world – including a Scottish haddock fisherman – […]
Historic opportunity to safeguard North East Atlantic pelagic fish stocks. Continued negotiations must see quotas allocated in line with scientific advice. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is urging nations in […]
Chicken of the Sea Frozen Food executive promoted to president of Lobster Society. The lobster representatives in eastern Canada, the Maritime Canada Inshore Lobster Trap Fishery, have recently promoted Chicken […]
Business calls for sea-change in pelagics management. Gisli Gislason, Programme Director for the North Atlantic at global certification body, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), shares his view on the difficulties […]
Direct Seafoods named MSC Fresh Fish Food Service Supplier of the Year. Direct Seafoods is proud to have won the Marine Stewardship Council Award for Fresh Fish Food Service Supplier […]
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