Latest News – Page 319
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NewsScanmar appoints Global Sales Manager
Scanmar has appointed well-known ex-fisherman George Youngson as its new Global Sales Manager.
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NewsRussia sets ambitious aquaculture targets
The long-term strategy for Russian aquaculture development is to produce 700,000 tonnes at fish farms annually by 2030
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NewsCall for EU to ensure produce meets high standards
The EU Commission needs to make commitments on control and imports of fish, Europêche has stated.
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NewsBusiness development and promotions manager appointed to SAGB
The Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB) has announced that having secured 60% EMFF funding via the MMO, it has appointed a business development and promotions manager to oversee a two-year project.
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NewsEuropean Union leads on action for better ocean governance
More than six billion euros have been committed by public and private actors to better manage our oceans at a European Union-hosted conference in Malta.
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NewsEDF partners with Philippines to implement science-based management
In a dramatic step forward for Asia-Pacific and global ocean conservation, the Philippines has begun implementing sustainable fishing reforms with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) as a partner providing critical support on science and policy.
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NewsEncountering anthropology
My first assignment in Africa, many decades ago, turned into a three-year course in social anthropology, writes Menakhem Ben-Yami. My teachers and examiners were the local people (fishermen, government officers, merchants, fish processors, and some others), and I had to pass many, almost daily exams. I went there as a ...
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NewsPublic urged to Mussel Up
The British public is being urged to ‘mussel up’ by seafood producers and organisations who have come together to launch the first ever National Mussel Day.
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NewsBrunvoll Volda contracted for trawler propulsion system
Brunvoll Volda will provide a gearbox and cp-propeller with control system for a new pelagic trawler.
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NewsFirst forum for tackling parasitic diseases takes place
Developments in fighting parasitic disease affecting aquaculture were discussed at the first ParaFishControl Industry Forum.
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NewsAller Aqua inaugurates its fifth fish feed factory
Aller Aqua will inaugurate its fifth factory in Zambia an important milestone for the fish feed producer to further strengthen its foothold in the African market.
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NewsCall for businesses to support Seafood Week
Seafish is urging businesses to become Seafood Week campaign partners as Lidl becomes the latest company to show its support.
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NewsNZ tuna association seeks to improve recognition for responsible fisheries
The Tuna Management Association of New Zealand (TMA) is uniting with an international network of supply chain stakeholders to improve management and recognition for responsible tuna fisheries.
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NewsBaldvin leaves Samherji fleet after 25 successful years
With a new Rolls-Royce designed factory trawler on the way later this year, Samherji’s German subsidiary DFFU has sold its factory trawler Baldvin. It has been sold to Poland and renamed Polonus.
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NewsInnovation is forefront at Marel Whitefish ShowHow
Marel has hosted its third Whitefish ShowHow conference bringing together global processors of both wild and farmed whitefish to discuss insight into the future direction of the industry.
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NewsWorld’s first blue mussel farm achieves ASC sustainability certification
Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd has become the first company to achieve the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Bivalve Standard Certification for responsible farming of blue mussels.
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NewsSeafish’s RFS marks certification milestones
Seafish’s Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS), which recognises fishing vessels that demonstrate best practice in fishing operations and crew welfare, has certified its 100th vessel, marking a significant milestone for the scheme.
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NewsCarsoe acquire share in palletising partner
Danish factory deck specialist Carsoe has acquired 43% of the shares of its Norwegian supplier Holmek Palletering AS.
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NewsDanfish to bring the fishing industry together in Aalborg
Visitors to this year’s DanFish International exhibition which takes place next month in Aalborg can expect to see a bigger event with even more potential to do business.
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NewsSNG opens major Shetland division
Killybegs-based Swan Net Gundry (SNG) fishing gear manufacturers have officially opened a new state-of-the-art net loft and stores premises in Lerwick on the Shetland Islands which will enhance their current facilities and allow the company to extend its area of operations.
