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Skipper Expo praised
Skipper Expo Int. Bournemouth 2015 has been praised for providing a great showcase for the fishing industry.
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NewsCalls for Seafish levies to be devolved In Scotland
North East MSP Christian Allard has backed calls for Seafish levies to be devolved in Scotland following news that the industry authority helped promote Norwegian fish.
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NewsFriend of the Sea cert for Omega 3 producer
KD Pharma has complied with the Friend of the Sea standards and can now display the Friend of the Sea eco-label on its Omega-3 bulk oils and supplements.
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NewsNomad Food acquires Findus
Findus Group has announced the completed sale of its Findus brand rights and continental European business to Nomad Foods.
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NewsChina’s first longline fishery gets MSC certified
Liancheng Overseas Fishery (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd (SZLC) has become the first Chinese longline fishery to achieve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, a major step forward for China’s sustainable seafood industry.
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NewsSupporting sustainable aquaculture
A new five year aquaculture project aims to facilitate transnational access to leading European aquaculture facilities to support the sustainable growth of aquaculture in Europe.
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NewsABARES Stock Status Report
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has released a report on the stock status of all fish stocks managed by the Australian Government.
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NewsGrand Bank Yellowtail Flounder Fishery re-certified
The Grand Bank Yellowtail Flounder Fishery has been re-certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for being sustainable and well-managed.
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Scientists to use DNA to assess biodiversity
Scientists assessing biodiversity will now be able to use traces of free DNA left by organisms in the environment.
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NewsSkipper Expo opens 30 October
Skipper Expo Int. Bournemouth 2015 opens on 30 October at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC).
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New app for aquaculture traceability
National Fish & Seafood (NFS), a US based division of Pacific Andes Group, has launched a cloud-based mobile application which is being called the first ever traceability software solution available to the Indian shrimp industry.
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WA opts for ASC certification
The Western Australian Government has chosen the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) as the standard of choice for certifying the performance of aquaculture producers in the State.
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NewsUSCG focuses on crab fishing safety
As Dungeness crab fishing is the most deadly of all West Coast commercial fisheries, U.S. Coast Guard fishing vessel safety experts will be visiting Northern California fishing ports in early November ahead of the fishing season, to help reduce the number of deaths, injuries and accidents.
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Delegation from Iceland visits Nova Scotia
A delegation of government and business leaders from Iceland visited Nova Scotia on 27-28 October to promote opportunities for innovation in Nova Scotia''s seafood, aquaculture and biotechnology sectors.
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New Nova Scotia aquaculture regulations
New aquaculture regulations released by the Nova Scotia government are set to provide a more responsible and transparent approach to aquaculture development, and greater clarity for industry.
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NewsKleven signs vessel contract
Kleven has signed an agreement with Danish fishing vessel owner Gitte Henning AS on the building of a combined pelagic trawler/purse seiner.
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Investment package for Greek fisheries and aquaculture
The European Commission has adopted a €523.4m investment package for the Greek maritime, fisheries and aquaculture sectors, for the period 2014-2020.
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NewsWestern Australians win four industry awards
Western Australia has won four categories at the National Seafood Industry Awards after being recognised for its strong leadership in the Australian seafood industry.
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Baltic catch limits set for 2016
EU Fisheries Ministers have agreed on fishing opportunities for 2016 in the Baltic Sea.
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Action on Mediterranean swordfish
Oceana is making a final appeal for immediate action on Mediterranean swordfish, ahead of a meeting between EU Member States to decide on the future of the stock, which Oceana says has been overfished for over 30 years.
