All Industry News articles – Page 373
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Secure future for Scottish fish farming
A fresh start for Scotland''s aquaculture industry has been mapped out yesterday by Minister for Environment Michael Russell.
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Fishing industry to benefit from Shoreham port investment
Commercial fishermen who cast their nets off the UK''s Sussex coast are set to benefit from new and improved facilities, thanks to ongoing strategic investment at Shoreham Port. As a result, the number of fishing vessels using the port has increased markedly over the last two years and is forecast ...
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Queenie fishery enters MSC assessment
The Isle of Man Queen Scallop Trawl Fishery has entered the full assessment process for Marine Stewardship Council certification.
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NewsNor-Fishing 2008 officially open
Nor-Fishing 2008 was officially opened this morning by HRH Crown Prince Haakon Magnus of Norway.
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Scottish fishermen welcome fuel support package
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has welcomed the financial commitment given by the Scottish Government to help the fishing industry adapt to the new era of permanently high fuel prices.
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Scottish fishing fuel plan
The outline of a three-year plan to help deliver a sustainable and profitable Scottish fishing industry that has adapted to high fuel costs was published last week.
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First Portuguese fishery seeks MSC certification
The Portuguese purse seine sardine fishery is seeking Marine Stewardship Council certification.
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Spanish trawler fined £13,800 for net offences
The skipper and owners of the Spanish trawler Nuevoc Confurco were fined a total of £13,800 by magistrates at Truro, UK in July after pleading guilty to two net offences.
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First Irish fishery begins MSC assessment
The north East Atlantic mackerel fishery managed by Irish Pelagic RSW and Processors Sustainability Group – consisting of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, Irish Fish Producer Organisation and the Donegal Fish Merchants Association – has entered full assessment with a view towards certification under the Marine Stewardship Council standard for sustainable ...
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Minister announces investment in Scottish fisheries
Scottish fisheries will receive over £200,000 of new funding to help them achieve independent sustainability certification, the First Minister announced in Peterhead yesterday.
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NewsNew NFFO chairman
Skipper Davey Hill from Kilkeel in Northern Ireland, has taken over the Chair of the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations.
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NFFO's three strand strategy on fuel cost crisis
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO)’s Executive Committee met recently to hammer out the Federation’s policy on the fuel price crisis.
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NewsTesco gets onboard with responsible fishing
Tesco is getting onboard with the finest in the UK’s seafood catching sector by sponsoring boats to enter the Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS).
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Report: Offshore aquaculture would benefit US economy
Aquaculture shows significant economic potential and good prospects for success in the United States, according to a new report commissioned by NOAA.
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Future of Scotland's fishing rights
A review of the management of one of Scotland''s national assets - its fish quota - will be the focus of a consultation meeting in Eyemouth.
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Funding for six Nova Scotia harbours
Six small craft harbours on Nova Scotia’s Southwest Shore will benefit from infrastructure improvements.
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Global market for MSC products nears $1bn
The estimated retail value of seafood products bearing the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) logo is now approaching one billion US dollars annually – the second year-on-year growth of around 100% in market value.
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Committee findings highlight need for robust Marine Bill
WWF-UK welcomes the findings of the joint committee report on the Draft Marine Bill which have been published yesterday.
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Lion Capital buys Foodvest
It was agreed last week that private equity firm, Lion Capital will acquire the Foodvest Group from funds advised by CapVest Ltd.
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Business growth priority for new MD of SSMG
Stephen Cameron has been appointed the new managing director of the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group.
