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Scotland sends used nets to help Ukraine counter drones. Over 280 tonnes of used fish farming nets are being sent from Scotland to Ukraine to aid in defending against deadly […]
GFCM countries adopt new measures for the sustainability of aquatic foods and welcome Ukraine as a new member. Twenty-two countries and the European Union advanced their commitment to sustainable fisheries and […]
EU imposes sanctions on Major Russian whitefish companies. The Council has also broadened the scope to allow the EU to target tangible assets linked to Russia’s destabilising activities. The European Commission has announced […]
Environmental devastation in the Black Sea after destruction of Ukraine dam detailed for the first time. Stirling scientists used satellites to show drastic decline in water quality in the north-western […]
Faroe Islands to extend existing port ban for Russian vessels. The Government of the Faroe Islands will impose further restrictive measures against Russia by considerably limiting port access for Russian […]
Alaska donates canned salmon to Ukraine. The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is pleased to report that the generous donation of canned wild Alaska pink salmon from the State of […]
Shortlist of five potential buyers for Viciunai Group’s Russian operation. Lithuainian based seafood processor Viciunai Group has narrowed down the list of buyers for its Russian operation down to five […]
Hampidjan suspends trading with Russia. Hampidjan says it strongly condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the approach to an independent democracy that is currently taking place. Hampidjan has systematically reduced […]
ICES suspends Russian participation due to Ukraine war. The Council of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has placed a temporary suspension of Russian participation in […]
ASC to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) says it is “deeply concerned, saddened, and opposed to the tragic situation” unfolding in Ukraine as a result […]
Ukraine. The resistance of the Ukrainian people to Russian invasion will go down in history as a beacon of courage, unity, and human values against authoritarian dictatorship. At home we […]
Ukraine conflict affecting world tuna market. Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine is having a comprehensive and profound impact on the world tuna market, affecting production and export activities of countries, […]
UK food sector monitoring impact on sector from sanctions against Russia. The UK’s Food and Drink Federation is closely monitoring the potential impact for business following sanctions imposed on Russia […]
BioMar stops all commercial activities with and within Russia. Following the invasion of Ukraine, BioMar Group shuts down all trade activities with Russia. The decision includes sales of finished products […]
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