Latest News – Page 521
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NewsFish odour solution
Food packaging development company Sirane has launched a cost-effective new ‘patch’ which solves the problem of seafood smelling ‘off’ when the pack is opened – which could result in significant cost savings for retailers.
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NewsNew focus for ‘Fish is the Dish’ campaign
Seafish is taking a new approach to its ‘Fish is the Dish’ campaign in an effort to engage more with consumers, and is urging the seafood industry to do its bit to help.
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WOC session to be held at Dubai conference
The World Ocean Council (WOC) is organising a session on ‘Corporate Ocean Responsibility: Regional Ocean Industry Collaboration’ at the Middle East and North Africa Seafood Summit.
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HB Grandi acquisition
The acquisiiton of Vignir G. Jonsson Ltd by HB Grandi has been approved by both company‘s boards, and is now awaiting shareholder approval.
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NewsGolden Omega products FOS certified
Golden Omega SA has achieved Friend of the Sea certification for its products made from anchovy fish oil.
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NewsUnderstanding marine ecosystems
The International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) is working to advance the integrated scientific understanding of marine ecosystems as part of its new Strategic Plan.
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NewsUS seafood landings remain high
NOAA has released its annual ''Fisheries of the United States 2012'' report, which shows that US commercial fishermen landed 9.6 billion pounds of fish and shellfish in 2012, valued at $5.1 billion.
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NewsCanadian trade agreement opens up door to exports
The new Comprehensive Ecomomic and Trade Agreement between Canada and Europe should bring huge benefits to the Canadian fish and seafood export market.
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NewsASC reaches 500 labelled products
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is celebrating its 500th ASC labelled product.
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NewsIllegal fish due to arrive in Korea tonight
A vessel carrying 14 million dollars of suspected illegal fish is due to arrive in the Korean port of Busan tonight (30 October).
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NewsBlue mussels certified
Blue mussels caught by the Niedersächsische Muschelfischer GbR in the Wadden Sea of Lower Saxony have been MSC certified.
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NewsHB Grandi vessel grounded
On 27 October, HB Grandi’s pelagic vessel ‘Lundey NS’ grounded while fishing for herring off Hofsstadavogur in Breidafjördur, in the west of Iceland.
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NewsAtlantic bluefin tuna quota debate
WWF is warning that any increase this year in bluefin tuna quotas for the East Atlantic and the Mediterranean by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) could jeopardise its recovery.
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NewsOz fisheries come out on top
The status of 93 Commonwealth stocks in Australian fisheries continue to improve, according to a new report.
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NewsMarel opens Progress Point
Marel will open its new training and demonstration facility on 7 November.
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King mackerel fishery to re-open for two days
The Western Zone of the Gulf of Mexico will be re-opened to commercial fishing for king mackerel at 12:01am (local time) on 1 November 2013 for two days, closing at 12:01am on 3 November 2013.
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NewsEWOS feed mill BAP certified
Mainstream Canada and Skuna Bay Vancouver Island Craft Raised Salmon can now offer three-star salmon, following the Best Aquaculture Practices certification of their exclusive feed provider, EWOS Canada.
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NewsOcean Safety designs new lifejacket
Ocean Safety has designed its first commercial twin chamber lifejacket.
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NewsNew minimum size for crab
The US’ National Fisheries Institute’s Crab Council has announced that the minimum size crab its members will accept from processors has been increased from 8cm to 10cm, to allow crabs more time to grow, mature and reproduce.
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NewsNew enforcement boat for UK
The UK’s Environment Agency has taken its new enforcement boat ‘Melusina’ out on its maiden voyage.
