All Industry News articles – Page 104
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NewsReeling in the red tape
Regulations continue to be reduced for commercial fishing operators along with the simplification of recreational fishing rules under the Government of Western Australia’s ongoing drive to cut red tape.
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NewsEchebastar fishery will not be certified
Echebastar Indian Ocean purse seine tuna fishery has not met the requirements to achieve MSC certification.
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Seafish updates guidance for industry
Seafish has updated its guide on traceability and consumer information for the seafood industry.
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Commission satisfied with ICCAT outcome
Following the 24th Regular Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), the European Commission has said that although not all of its ambitions were met, on the whole the EU is satisfied with the results.
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EU investment package for Bulgaria
The European Commission has adopted a €113m key investment package for the Bulgarian maritime, fisheries and aquaculture sectors for the period 2014-2020.
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EU and Mauritania sign new Protocol
A new four-year Protocol to the Fisheries Partnership Agreement (FPA) has been signed between the EU and Mauritania.
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NewsMinisters commit to closer cooperation
Ministers from 43 countries have signed a joint declaration on the blue economy, committing to promoting growth, jobs and investment in the marine and maritime sectors.
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NewsBluefin tuna recovery plan unchanged
Contracting parties to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas’ (ICCAT) have been praised by WWF for continuing to follow scientific advice and keeping the bluefin tuna recovery plan unchanged.
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NewsEuropêche accuses Pew of ‘misleading’ report
Europêche, the representative body for fishermen in the EU, has written an open letter to the Pew Charitable Trusts regarding one of its reports, which it says contains untrue statements which run contrary to scientific opinion.
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NewsWF&A LinkedIn Group launched
World Fishing & Aquaculture has launched a new LinkedIn Group as a forum to discuss commercial fishing and aquaculture news, projects and research from around the world.
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Illegal snapper fishers convicted
The master of the foreign fishing vessel, Nurlaelah was convicted on Friday 13 November 2015 for illegally fishing in Australian waters around Ashmore Island.
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Sea Pact grants announced
Sea Pact has announced the recipients of its fourth round of grants which will be distributed this month to three organisations advancing seafood sustainability.
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National Coalition of Fishing Communities established
The US National Coalition of Fishing Communities (NCFC) has been established to meet the challenges of modern communication for the commercial fishing industry and related business and civic communities.
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NFI Crab Council signs MOU with SFP
The National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) Crab Council has signed an agreement with Sustainable Fisheries Partnership that formalises a relationship of collaboration and common-interest for Blue Swimming Crab sustainability.
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NewsIllegal fishers found guilty
Foreign fishers apprehended for illegally fishing inside the Australian Fishing Zone (AFZ) last month have been found guilty at a recent hearing in Darwin.
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NewsNorway and EU to begin fish stock talks
The first round of talks between the European Union and Norway are set to begin in Copenhagen on 16 November.
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NewsSino Agro Food seeks spin-off opportunities
Sino Agro Food (SIAF) has announced that it has begun exporting various opportunities for a spin-off including a separate listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE).
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NewsSanford appoints chief customer officer
Sanford has appointed Andre Gargiulo as its new chief customer officer to boost its executive team.
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NewsProcessors cheating to meet retailers’ prices
In order to meet customer demands, it has long been the practice of processors to bring down the price of frozen fish or shellfish by adding water using polyphosphate solutions, or by excessive glazing, sometimes even both together.
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NewsTV star’s fresh fish delivery service
Jimmy Buchan, star of the BBC’s Trawlermen, has joined forces with Aberdeen-based Thistle Couriers, to bring ‘Skipper’s Choice’ fresh fish selection boxes to the doorsteps of local customers in Aberdeenshire in Scotland and beyond.
