All Industry News articles – Page 29
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NewsSpain and North America share standards
The Spanish tuna fleet has shared its ‘Responsibly Fished Tuna’ sustainable fishing standard.
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NewsTough going in heavy weather
The first month of 2020 hasn’t been easy for the Icelandic fleet, with exceptionally bad weather for much of January
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NewsObjections to MSC bluefin certification
The MSC has received objections from WWF and Pew to the proposed certification of the Usufuku Honten Northeast Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery. The MSC points out that contrary to some reports, the fishery is not certified to the MSC standard.
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NewsFish quotas 'out of kilter' says study
The latest research into stock populations in European waters has shown that catch share is significantly out of kilter relative to actual fish distributions.
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NewsSpanish fishing federation joins Europêche
The Spanish National Federation of Cofradias (FNCP) has become the latest full member to join fishing trade organisation, Europêche.
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NewsSustainability the focus as UK leaves the EU
Legislation creating the powers for the UK to operate as an independent coastal state and manage its fish stocks sustainably outside the EU is being introduced into parliament today (29 January 2020).
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NewsIceland sets research quota for nephrops
Iceland’s Marine Research Institute has recommended a 214 tonne nephrops quota for 2020, just enough for the state of the stock to be monitored.
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NewsIllegal fishers dodge fines in Ghana
Ghana''s government must do more to crack down on illegal fishing if it wants to protect its fish stocks and coastal communities and ensure food security, says the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF).
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NewsConviction for killing sawfish
Florida fisherman Chad Ponce is facing two years probation, 80 hours of community service and a $2000 fine after being found guilty of killing an endangered smalltooth sawfish that was caught in his shrimp trawl.
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NewsPlymouth’s new fuel and power depot
Sutton Harbour Group, which owns and operates Plymouth Fisheries, has made a £750,000 investment in the Sutton Harbour fish market complex upgrading and renewing existing fuel facilities and to create new metered water and electricity self-service dispensers.
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NewsSamherji to implement corporate governance
Based on experience gained during operations in Namibia, Samherji has taken steps to implement a corporate governance and compliance system.
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NewsDigital council backed at GFFA
Development of a concept for the establishment of an International Digital Council for Food and Agriculture has been welcomed at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA).
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NewsClampdown on unlawful snapper supply in NZ
Fisheries officers in New Zealand have stopped a group of commercial fishers in the Thames region on North Island who were allegedly under-reporting catches and unlawfully supplying snapper to an Auckland fish supply business.
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NewsMichelin-starred chef to judge young chefs
The team of judges at this year''s UK Young Seafood Chef of the Year will be headed up by Michelin-starred chef, Mark Sargeant.
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NewsCube Automation acquires Oceatec
Cube Automation has acquired the assets of Oceatec, a company specialising in the design of automated equipment for the food processing and seafood industry.
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NewsViðey breaks 10,0000 tonne record
The overall catch landed by Brim’s fresher trawler Viðey last year came to a total of 10,177 tonnes. This is the first time that Icelandic trawlers landing catches in ice have reached this catch level.
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NewsFlakstadvåg Laks chooses Skaginn chilling
Norwegian salmon farmer Flakstadvåg Laks, located in Senja, has chosen Skaginn 3X to supply its sub-chilling system.
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NewsNew awards recognise fishmongers
Fishmongers across the UK are invited to enter a new suite of awards, recognising commitment to sustainability, engagement with the local fishing fleet and retail displays.
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NewsNFI marks 75 years with new logo
The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) has unveiled a new logo for 2020 to mark 75 years since its inception.
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NewsIceland licenses fish waste for production
Iceland’s Minister of Fisheries Kristján Thór Júlíusson has confirmed alterations to regulations which license the use of all fish and aquaculture products for the production of fishmeal and fish oil for human consumption, subject to requirements for raw material to meet food quality standards.
