All Industry News articles – Page 257
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Organised crime at sea exposed
In a new report, Greenpeace has revealed how Spain is “repeatedly and systematically overlooking illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by its huge fleet throughout European waters and beyond”.
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FOS certification for Sri Lankan tuna and swordfish
Alex Seafood (PVT) Ltd yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) and swordfish (Xiphias gladius) have been certified Friend of the Sea.
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German mussel fisheries apply for MSC ecolabel
Four mussel fisheries that joined forces to form Niedersächsische Muschelfischer GbR are being assessed against the internationally recognised MSC standard for their harvesting of blue mussels (Mytilus edulis).
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UK fishing industry report published
The annual ‘UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2010’ report, published by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), shows an increase in both the quantity and value of fish landed by the UK fleet.
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NewsCommission publishes 2012 TAC proposals
The European Commission has published its first proposal for 2012 fishing opportunities for certain stocks in the Atlantic and the North Sea.
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NewsTDDs expected to reduce turtle deaths
The New England Fishery Management Council has approved regulations for the Atlantic scallop fishery that will require modified fishing gear in specified areas and during times when sea turtles are present.
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Lack of evidence blocks toothfish mislabelling investigation
The MSC says it has not been able to pursue its investigation into Dr Peter Marko’s allegations of supply chain breaches for certified South Georgia toothfish products.
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Woolworths launches four new MSC products
Shoppers in Australia can now choose MSC certified Select-branded sustainable fish from the freezer of their local Woolworths supermarkets.
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NewsChanges to NZ fishing catch limits
New Zealand Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister, Phil Heatley, has announced changes to fishing catch limits and other management controls in a range of fish stocks managed under the Quota Management System.
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NewsCaviar Nacarii certified FOS sustainable
While sturgeon is an endangered species in the wild, farming it has been widely accepted as a valid sustainable alternative to obtain high quality caviar.
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NewsGLOBALG.A.P. welcomes Integrity Surveillance Committee member
GLOBALG.A.P. has appointed a new Integrity Surveillance Committee member, Miroslav Maziarka the Quality Manager of Tesco Polska/Poland.
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NewsSaga K on display at Icefish
Seigla displayed the wheelhouse of newbuild ‘”Saga K” at the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition.
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NAFO performance assessed
An independent review by an international panel of experts recently assessed the performance of Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO).
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Seafish awards funding to Cefas
Seafish has awarded £23,750 from its Industry Project Fund (IPF) to Cefas for trials on the purification of oysters to identify ways of reducing the norovirus content of live bivalve molluscs.
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Seafish announces dates for discussions with UK fishing industry
Seafish has announced autumn dates for landmark discussions about the future of Seafish, in support of the four Fisheries Administrations.
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NewsAustralia: VMS crackdown
From 1 November 2011, AFMA will be taking a zero tolerance approach to Commonwealth-endorsed commercial fishing vessel operators who fail to have a properly maintained VMS unit operating at all times.
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NewsFive forklifts sold during Icefish
Pon Pétur O. Nikulásson says that it is very pleased with the sale of five forklifts at the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2011.
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NewsTwo Iras machines sold at Icefish
During the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition, Danish company Iras, in cooperation with Icelandic distributor Varma & Vélaverk ehf, sold two machines to the fishing industry.
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NewsTrawl door contract signed at Icefish
On the first day of the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition, Faroese company Rock Trawl Doors signed a contract with Qajaq Trawl from Greenland, for a pair of trawl doors.
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NewsIcelandic Fisheries Awards Winners 2011
The 2011 Icelandic Fisheries Awards were presented at a reception last night (22 September 2011) at the Gerdasafn Art Museum in Kópavogur.
