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NewsIndustry stakeholders gather for Brexit terms campaign
Organisations across the UK fishing industry met recently in Manchester to take stock of the UK’s exit negotiations with the EU and to agree the elements of a campaign to hold the Government to account on its commitments to the fishing industry.
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NewsRolls-Royce to design and equip stern trawler for Olympic Seafood
Rolls-Royce will design a 70m long stern trawler for Olympic Seafood and provide an extensive range of equipment for the vessel.
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NewsStudy concludes fishermen have key role to play in scientific data collection
A study investigating the progress of delivering effective fishing industry-science data collection has concluded that if fishermen are supported in the right way, then current data shortages could be overcome.
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NewsCompagnie Ittiche Riunite now Friend of the Sea-compliant
Italian aquaculture business Compagnie Ittiche Riunite Società Agricola (CIR), has been found compliant with Friend of the Sea''s sustainability requirements for European seabass and gilthead seabream.
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NewsEC eel regulation evaluation to combat critically low stock
An evaluation of the eel regulation will be carried out by the European Commission (EC) following a warning by scientists that European eel stock is in critical condition and "urgent" action is needed to ensure its recovery.
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NewsEU technology project targets efficiency and sustainability
A new GB£5m EU-funded project aims to develop technology to help make the industry more environmentally friendly, efficient, sustainable and profitable.
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NewsHofseth Aalesund invests in Baader machinery
Norway-based Hofseth Aalesund has invested in Baader’s fillet production line in a bid to boost capacity and productivity.
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NewsNew 20,000t capacity Sealord vessel
A NZD$70m Simek-built trawler due to be delivered to Sealord at the end of this month will be the country’s first new deepwater fishery vessel in 20 years.
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NewsFleXicut Marine to be installed on board HB Grandi factory vessel
HB Grandi has signed a deal with Marel for a FleXicut system and packing graders to be installed on board its new freezer trawler. Marel has sold more than thirty FleXicut machines since the revolutionary pinboner and portioner was introduced in 2014 and this is the fifth sale of the ...
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NewsRoteX Thawing from Skaginn 3X gets an upgrade
The new and improved RoteX Thawing will be introduced at Seafood Expo Global in Brussels.
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NewsMore sustainable coldwater crab production achievable
About 44% of global coldwater crab production can be classified as sustainable or improving, and that number can improve quickly with more effort in North America and Europe, according to the newest sector report released by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP).
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NewsEuropean debut of Thai Union’s Yellowfin Tuna Slices
The European debut of Thai Union''s Yellowfin Tuna Slices will take place at the Seafood Expo Global.
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NewsGB£800,000 project to enhance gill health in farmed salmon
A new £798,400 research project aims to help accelerate understanding of gill health issues in farmed salmon and identify new approaches to overcoming these issues.
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NewsNutreco acquires Skretting Nigeria
Skretting’s parent company Nutreco has assumed 100% ownership of Skretting Nigeria in a deal focussed on developing innovative fish feed products and growth.
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NewsFirst London Oyster Week events confirmed
The first round of feature events for London Oyster Week has been confirmed with more than 25 restaurants and bars across the city offering masterclasses and tasting sessions between 21 and 29 April.
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NewsPingtan Marine vessels undergo rebuild to boost capacity
27 of Pingtan Marine Enterprise’s fishing vessels are being modified and rebuilt by Huanghai Shipbuilding in a bid to ensure they can operate compliantly in the Indian Ocean and increase the company''s total annual harvest capacity from 80,000 to 110,000t.
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NewsNils Williksen to use Baader machinery at new plant
Norwegian salmon supplier Nils Williksen has signed a contract with Baader to use its salmon slaughter and processing technology to increase capacity and productivity.
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News2000 BAP facilities certified
The Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification programme has surpassed the 2,000-facility mark, with certified processing plants, farms, hatcheries and feed mills in 33 countries and six continents.
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NewsGhana makes progress towards sustainable fisheries
A stakeholder meeting in Ghana has marked a turning point towards implementing the global guidelines on tenure rights, to save the country’s declining fishing industry and safeguard national food security.
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NewsSunderland Marine's Tom Rutter retires after 39 years
Following 39 years’ service with Sunderland Marine, Chief Executive Officer Tom Rutter will retire on 30th June 2018.
