All Industry News articles – Page 270
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New loan program for fishing industry
Fishermen in Nova Scotia can now sell their commercial fishing business through a new deposit loan program that will help with succession in the industry.
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"Meeting the EU’s food needs involves more than protecting the catching sector"
EU Fish Processors and Traders call for the removal of trade barriers for fish from third countries.
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NewsSeafish back on board
The UK’s Seafish will be back serving the seafood industry at full capacity after the Supreme Court handed down its judgment in favour of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
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One-hook mixed fishery approved FOS
Different species from Al Marsa Fisheries have been certified Friend of the Sea.
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Damanaki closes bluefin fishery to Spain
Maria Damanaki decided to close the bluefin tuna fishery to Spanish purse seiners in the Mediterranean and Eastern Atlantic on 9 June, due to the exhaustion of their quotas.
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16th North Atlantic Fisheries Ministers Conference
The Minister of Fisheries of the Faroe Islands, Johan Dahl, hosted the 16th North Atlantic Fisheries Ministers Conference in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands on 8 and 9 June 2011.
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NewsUS aquaculture policies released
The US Department of Commerce and NOAA have released national sustainable marine aquaculture policies to meet growing demand for seafood, to create jobs in coastal communities, and restore vital ecosystems.
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NewsSainsbury’s: Switch the Fish
On Friday 17 June Sainsbury’s customers asking for one of the ‘Big 5’ species of cod, haddock, tuna, salmon or prawns from its fish counters will be offered an alternative, lesser known species for free.
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Oceana statement on seafood fraud bill
The United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has passed the Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act (S. 50), which if enacted into law would help stop seafood fraud.
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Fishing for Energy collects one million pounds of fishing gear and debris
Fishing for Energy has collected one million pounds of old fishing gear and marine debris since the program''s inception in 2008.
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UK school children to learn about sustainable fish
Billingsgate Seafood School has been awarded £70,000 from the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) to help teach school children in London and the South East about sustainable alternatives to popular fish products.
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UN calls to preserve seas
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on governments and people to play their part to ensure that the world’s oceans are protected for future generations.
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Longlines still catching albatrosses
A new global estimate of the impact of longline fisheries on seabirds reveals that, despite efforts to reduce seabird deaths, upwards of 300,000 birds are still being killed every year.
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ASDOMAR Tuna launches TV campaign
Generale Conserve, a leading tuna producer in Italy, has launched a major Italian TV advertising campaign to promote its Friend of the Sea and SA8000 Social Accountability Certifications.
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New Zealand tuna fishery MSC certified
The New Zealand albacore tuna fishery, managed by the Tuna Management Association (TMA), has been awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
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NewsNofima: Gutting can wait
Nofima has found that fish which is bled, cooled and stored correctly can keep for at least 24 hours before being gutted and still maintain good quality.
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NewsMcDonald’s sustainable Filet-o-Fish
McDonald’s has announced that over 13 million customers every day across Europe will be able to buy Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified sustainable fish in its restaurants from October this year.
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Greenpeace brings oceans campaign to Asia
Greenpeace is to bring it oceans campaign to Asia as it builds up its presence in the region.
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NewsForever Fish launched by Marks & Spencer
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has launched Forever Fish, a new campaign to help customers and their children learn more about fish, clean British beaches and protect UK marine life.
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NewsWorld’s largest sustainable source of caviar opens in Abu Dhabi
Developed by Abu Dhabi holding group Bin Salem Holding, the Middle East’s first and largest caviar farm of its kind has unveiled future plans and a new brand identity for The Royal Caviar Company.
