Latest News – Page 356
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NewsFlying the flag for Scotland
The Scottish delegation which recently attended the Brussels Seafood Expo Global, reported a successful trip, having met with motivated buyers and secured new deals.
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New CEO for SalMar
SalMar ASA’s board of directors has appointed Trond Williksen as its new CEO.
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Eday salmon farm doubles capacity
Eday salmon farm, in the North of Orkney, has announced that it has completed a major expansion works.
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NewsPortion sizes out of control
People, usually without realising it, are eating more than their forebears did, and food manufacturers are being blamed for increasing product sizes and therefore urging people to eat more than they need, to the detriment of their health.
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NewsMackerel back to being sustainable
An international coalition of mackerel fishermen has won MSC certification back for their North East Atlantic mackerel catches.
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NewsA more sustainable approach
More effort has been put into creating more sustainable fisheries on the east coast of Africa over the last few years, backed up by a large World Bank loan and grant. Adrian Tatum charts recent developments and the challenges still facing the region.
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NewsSustainable seafood on the up
Sustainable seafood now accounts for 14% of global production, a dramatic rise from just 0.5% in 2005, says a new study.
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Guidance on fish labelling
Seafish, the UK industry authority on seafood, has been working with Food Standards Scotland and Marine Scotland to produce guidance aimed at helping the fishing industry comply with European regulations on fish traceability.
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Better cooperation could increase Pacific revenues
Better management of tuna fisheries can help Pacific Island countries gain as much as US$344 million per year in additional sustainable revenues and create 7,500 to 15,000 jobs by 2040, according to a new World Bank report.
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NewsNew app simplifies trawl monitoring configuration
A new Windows® app has been designed to support distributors, dealers and end-users in creating a cost-effective Simrad PX MultiSensor package that delivers optimal performance for single or double trawls.
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Marine Harvest first quarter results
Marine Harvest released its earnings and results for the first quarter of 2016 on Wednesday 11 May.
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Chilean salmon industry disputes
The Chillean salmon industry is still cut off from its main markets as fishermen walked out on talks with the government.
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NewsSeafish RFS support courses
Seafish, the industry authority on seafood, has developed a new course to support businesses interested in the roll out of the new Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS) to the UK fleet.
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NewsNew trawl design reduces unwanted catches
Preliminary fishing trials using a new design of prawn trawl developed to reduce unwanted bycatches of fish have produced encouraging results.
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Thai Union performance
The Thai Union (TU) has announced its 2016 first quarter performance statistics, which shows a promising start to the year.
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NewsWaitrose to stock only sustainable canned tuna
Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to set a deadline to ensure that all the branded canned tuna it sells will be sourced using more sustainable fishing methods by the end of next year.
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Tweet #HealthySeas to Donate
Intasave Oceans has launched its new tweet to donate #HealthySeas campaign which aims to bring in funds for its Healthy Seas, Happy People fundraising programme.
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NewsFish or supplements? Consumers know which is best
Consumers recognise there are more health benefits to be gained from eating fish and seafood compared with taking fish oil supplements, according to a recent survey in the United States.
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Western Australia invests in new multi-species shellfish hatchery
Support for Western Australia’s emerging aquaculture industry has been reaffirmed with in the Liberal National Government’s 2016-17 state budget.
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NewsIndonesia underlines commitment to eliminating IUU fishing
Indonesia’s Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), Susi Pudjiastuti, will emphasise the government’s commitment to ending IUU fishing in Indonesian waters and beyond, in her keynote address to the combined 2nd Bali Tuna Conference (BTC) and the 5th International Coastal Tuna Business Forum (ICTBF).
