All Industry News articles – Page 39

  • BIM acquires new mussel bed survey boat
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    BIM acquires new mussel bed survey boat

    2019-04-08T18:36:00Z

    A new boat intended to monitor mussel bed stocks in Dingle Bay and along east coast of Ireland was launched in Kinsale, Co Cork by Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD.

  • Management changeover at Fiskevegn
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    Management changeover at Fiskevegn

    2019-04-08T18:31:00Z

    On 1st June this year Norwegian fishing gear supplier Fiskevegn will see a change in its management team as CEO Trond-Inge Kvernevik is leaving for a new industry position and his place is being taken by Håkan Holen.

  • Skaginn 3X and Frost secure landmark contract
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    Skaginn 3X and Frost secure landmark contract

    2019-04-05T15:30:00Z

    Icelandic food processing specialist Skaginn 3X and refrigeration systems company Frost have secured a multi-million dollar deal to supply state-of-the-art processing and chilling equipment to a super- trawler for Russia’s VI Lenin Collective Farm Fishery (RK Lenina).

  • Pescanova is expanding its fish tapas range Photo: Pescanova
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    Pescanova brings tapas market to SENA

    2019-04-05T11:05:00Z

    Miami-based seafood brand, Pescanova, unveiled its new range of Argentine Red shrimp at the Seafood Expo North America (SENA) in Boston last month.

  • A Pronomar drying system has been installed on a new Volt Service vessel Photo: Pronomar
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    Crew stays warm and dry thanks to Pronomar

    2019-04-05T10:54:00Z

    A Volt Service utility vessel commissioned for Damen Shipyards Group has been equipped with Pronomar’s COMBO drying system.

  • Faroe Islands: Whaling in line with sustainable development
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    Whaling in line with sustainable development

    2019-04-05T08:00:00Z

    Sustainable whaling and sealing is fully in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, according to Faroese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Poul Michelsen, speaking at the North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission’s 27th annual meeting.

  • The Vietnam Tuna Association has joined the IPNLF Photo: VinaTuna
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    Vietnam Tuna Association joins IPNLF

    2019-04-04T10:58:00Z

    The Vietnam Tuna Association (VinaTuna) has become the latest member of the International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF), the charity committed to supporting one-by-one tuna fisheries and supply chains.

  • The IOC and AOC are hoping to increase collaboration through the signing of an MOU Photo: IOC
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    AOC and IOC sign collaborative MOU

    2019-04-03T10:25:00Z

    The Alaska Ocean Cluster (AOC) and Iceland Ocean Cluster (IOC) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at promoting collaboration between the two bodies.

  • UK fishing industry leaders are calling on MPs to not delay the UK's exit from the CFP Photo: SFF
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    'Do not delay Brexit' say fishing leaders

    2019-04-03T10:11:00Z

    Fishing industry leaders have called on MPs not to delay the UK''s exit from the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).

  • MSC
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    MSC audits tackle child labour

    2019-04-02T13:00:00Z

    The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has announced new requirements for seafood suppliers and processers including independent audits of labour practices for supply chain companies if a risk of forced or child labour practices is established.

  • Carsoe has signed a deal to equip Arctic Storm's new fishing vessel Photo: Carsoe
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    Carsoe signs major US deal

    2019-04-01T11:08:00Z

    Denmark-based, Carsoe, specialist in onboard fish processing, has signed the first significant contract in the United States with the Arctic Storm Management Group in Seattle.

  • The Master Fishmonger Standard is seeking a young fishmonger of the year Photo: Master Fishmonger Standard
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    Calling all young fishmongers

    2019-04-01T10:56:00Z

    The next generation of the UK''s fishmongers are being invited to take part in a competition that will test their technical knowledge, skills and passion for the trade.

  • Members of Thai Union and Win-Chain celebrate the signing of an MOU to help bring Thai Union products to the Chinese market Photo: Thai Union
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    Thai Union signs Chinese MOU

    2019-03-29T10:40:00Z

    Thai Union Group, has signed an agreement with Shanghai Win-Chain Supply Chain Management to become strategic partners in supplying Thai Union’s seafood products to the Chinese market.

  • AFMA
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    Wez Norris is new AFMA CEO

    2019-03-26T13:17:00Z

    Wez Norris has been appointed the new chief executive officer of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA).

  • Readymeal range for Russian market
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    Readymeal range for Russian market

    2019-03-26T07:00:00Z

    The Russian Fishery Company (RFC) has launched a ready to cook range of products made with premium quality Alaska pollock, produced in co-operation with Agama Group and under the joint Agama-Nordeco brand.

  • Goolwa PipiCo is partnering with the Ngarrindjeri people to bring wild caught pipi to the global market Photo: Jacqui Way Photography
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    Wild caught pipi on the global menu

    2019-03-25T07:40:00Z

    South Australian company, Goolwa PipiCo, has partnered with the indigenous Ngarrindjeri people to process and market its wild caught pipis around Australia and the world.

  • DNA analysis can help determine whether seafood has been fradulently mislabelled Photo: MSC
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    Is your hake fake? DNA provides the answer

    2019-03-25T07:31:00Z

    DNA barcoding of more than 1,400 Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) labelled products has shown that fewer than 1% are mislabelled, compared to a reported average of 30%.

  • PanaPesca is the latest company to be crowned an SPF 'Target 75 Champion' Photo: PanaPesca
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    SFP announces new Target 75 champion

    2019-03-22T11:55:00Z

    The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has announced that US and Italy-based seafood importer and distributor, PanaPesca, has become SFP’s newest Target 75 Champion.

  • The Fishermen's Mission is raising funds for charity by auctioning ceramic fish painted by artists and celebrities Photo: The Fishermen's Mission
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    Celebrities paint fish for charity

    2019-03-21T14:18:00Z

    The Fishermen’s Mission, a UK charity offering support to active and retired fishermen, will raise funds by auctioning ceramic fish painted by artists and celebrities.

  • Environmental organisation, Oceana, warns of 'anarchy' if the UK leaves the EU without a withdrawal deal
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    No deal Brexit means 'anarchy in the UK'

    2019-03-20T10:24:00Z

    The UK leaving the European Union without a withdrawal deal could lead to lawlessness at sea with serious consequences for fisheries and marine life, the environmental organisation Oceana warns.