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NewsFMFO volumes up, raw material tonnage down
Production of fishmeal and fish oil has increased in July 2021 compared to the previous year despite a reduction in the tonnage of raw material used, according to The Marine Ingredients Organisation’s (IFFO) latest report.
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NewsAquaMaof signs Russian RAS deal
AquaMaof Aquaculture Technologies has teamed up with Russia’s federal fishing agency and non-profit organisation, the National Association of Industrial Aquaculture Enterprises, to promote land-based recirculating aquaculture systems in the country.
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NewsMSC certification for Faroese cod and haddock
The Faroe Islands Sustainable Fisheries (FISF) cod, haddock, tusk and ling fishery has achieved Marine Stewardship Council certification for cod and haddock.
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NewsAquatic foods demand could double by 2050
The global population is likely to consume twice as much fish and aquatic foods by 2050 compared to 2015, according to a review by the Blue Food Assessment, an international joint initiative bringing together over 100 scientists from more than 25 institutions.
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NewsBakkafrost’s sustainable growth plans
Faroese aquaculture group Bakkafrost has announced ambitious plans for increase its output of its premium salmon by more than 40% over the next five years, with a significant investment programme in Scotland, incorporating innovative RAS technology.
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NewsLongline hardware goes electric
There has already been plenty of interest in new electric longline systems, even with the new equipment is still in its trial phase on board some of the most successful Norwegian longliners.
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NewsStark Group opts for Propspeed
Underwater foul-release coatings innovator Propspeed has been selected by Ocean Fisheries Ltd. as the preferred foul-release coating for its fleet of commercial fishing vessels.
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NewsInvesting in the green shift
Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry Iselin Nybø and the Minister of Education and Research Guri Melby were in Trondheim to present the NoK120 million to the ZeroKyst project.
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NewsNew CEO takes over at Carsoe
Looking to expand into new markets, Danish processing systems specialist Carsoe has appointed new CEO Hugo Dissing to lead the company into territories.
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NewsEMS gives better catch data, says study
Electronic monitoring systems on board fishing vessels are the most reliable source of data for developing selective fishing practices and ensuring compliance, concludes a study coordinated by The Nature Conservancy.
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NewsExpanding Scotland’s seafood sector
Crown Estate Scotland has revealed a number of ways for Scotland’s shellfish producers to access new markets and improve the economy.
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NewsGB£24m for UK fishing
UK fishing businesses will now have access to GB£24m of investment to develop technology, trial new gear and support research to improve industry productivity and long-term sustainability.
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NewsGenoMar Vietnam markets first tilapia
GenoMar Genetics Vietnam has reached a key milestone with the successful delivery of genetically improved tilapia fingerlings.
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NewsTokyo Sustainable Seafood Summit 2021
The Tokyo Sustainable Seafood Summit 2021 will be held on 11 – 13 October, this year focusing on digital transformation and the investment needed to ensure sustainability in the Japanese seafood sector.
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NewsMaking blue foods greener
While the COVID-19 pandemic has monopolised seafood industry action plans in recent times, the climate emergency remains a colossal concern
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NewsJohn West unveils nutrient-rich tuna
John West is hoping to appeal to a younger, health-conscious market with the launch of a new tuna brand with a focus on nutrition.
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NewsDawnfresh axes Uddingston, expands Arbroath
Scottish food producer, Dawnfresh Seafoods is investing £5 million in expanding its Arbroath site in preparation for the closure of its Uddingston site near Glasgow.
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NewsWarming seas threaten Pacific economies
Climate change is driving tuna further to the east, threatening the economic security of several small island nations.
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NewsBrazilian fish farmers complain about EU ban
Once hopeful about President Jair Bolsonaro’s administration and the promise of long-awaited changes in the aquaculture legislation, Brazilian producers are now increasingly impatient with the government’s failure to push for a reopening of the European market for Brazil’s farmed fish, after three years of a ban, reports Eduardo Campos Lima.
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NewsFolla builds on Loppa’s success
The success of the Loppa heading and gutting machine developed by Måløy company Havfront has been such that a new machine for use in shore-based fish processing has been developed, with the prototype already in use.
