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Cermaq u-turn, sells MAFA stake to Morpol
Norwegian aquaculture company Cermaq ASA sold all its shares in Marine Farms ASA (MAFA) to Morpol for NOK 18.50 (€2.32/$3.03) per share on Friday 17 September having only bought 24.6% of MAFA shares three days earlier.
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NewsScots fishermen caught £443m in 2009
The value of fish landed by Scottish vessels increased by 10% in 2009, according to official figures published by Scotland’s Chief Statistician.
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NewsTesco sells first UK-grown tilapia
British tilapia, produced by The Fish Company on four fish farms across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, are now being sold in Tesco stores.
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NewsEU chief raises cod quota, warns on herring
Fishermen in the Baltic Sea should be allowed to haul in more cod next year but herring populations are in peril and quotas should be cut by nearly a third, said European fisheries commissioner Maria Damanaki.
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ASI named independent accreditation body for aquaculture eco-label
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has appointed Accreditation Services International (ASI) as its independent accreditation body as it moves towards its core task of managing the ASC standards, developed by the Aquaculture Dialogues, and the implementation of a global certification process for aquaculture.
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Scots highlight concerns to government
Scottish fishermen have met with fisheries secretary Richard Lochhead to highlight serious problems currently facing the west coast fishing industry.
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NewsCermaq buys further into Marine Farms
Salmon farming giant Cermaq ASA has acquired 26.4% of the shares in Marine Farms ASA at a price of NOK 18.25 (€2.31/$3) per share, and consequently controls 42.6% of the company.
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Nissui explains sales network expansion plans
Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd (Nissui) president & CEO Naoya Kakizoe has revealed that, in an effort to further strengthen the group''s global links, the Japanese seafood giant has implemented two measures outlined for expanding the sales network for products both in Japan and in Europe.
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NewsUS ramps up import tax on pangasius
The Vietnam Association of seafood exporters and producers (Vasep) has confirmed the US Department of Commerce has issued a decision on anti-dumping tax on catfish imported from Vietnam, increasing the tariff on several Vietnamese businesses.
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News‘Buoyant demand’ for Scottish mussels
Scottish rope-grown mussels are at prime quality at this time of year and the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group is predicting buoyant demand over the next few months as consumers increasingly recognise their versatility in the kitchen.
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Alliance suspends purchase of Vietnamese pangasius exporter
Alliance Select Foods International has suspended negotiations for the acquisition of a Vietnamese fish and rice exporter due to “some issues that need to be addressed”.
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Whole Foods unveils new seafood ratings
Whole Foods Market has announced it is partnering with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch programme and the Blue Ocean Institute to label all the wild-caught seafood in its North American stores according to the sustainability criteria of science-based organisations.
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Scots: we'll continue mackerel war with Faroes
Scottish fishermen will continue to protest against any Faroese pelagic landings into Scotland until there has been a successful conclusion to the mackerel dispute, promised a fishing leader this week.
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NewsTime running out to influence marine zones
There are just two months to go for sea users who have an interest in the North Sea to get involved and have their say in the identification and recommendation of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs).
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NewsToyota to enter tuna farming industry
Toyota Tsusho Corp has confirmed it will jointly start a co-operation with Kinki University to farm fully-cultured juveniles of bluefin tuna to up to 30cm in length from 6cm and supply them to fish farmers.
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NewsUS and Cuba start talks to save sharks
A team of US scientists and environmentalists have met with Cuban officials to discuss a proposed alliance, including Mexico, to protect the Gulf of Mexico’s declining shark population.
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Japan frees Chinese trawler crew, holds captain
Japan has released the 14 crew of a Chinese fishing trawler involved in a collision with two Japanese coastguard vessels in disputed waters last week, but kept its captain in detention.
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No Newfoundland, Labrador crab fishing
Canada’s Federal Fisheries Department is not allowing any crab fishing off Newfoundland and Labrador''s shores this autumn.
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28,500 people urge EU fisheries chief to put environment first
OCEAN2012, the pan-European campaign to stop overfishing in Europe, has handed over 28,500 signatures to European fisheries and maritime affairs commissioner Maria Damanaki, calling on her to prioritise the health of the marine environment in the reform of the European Union’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
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Scots meet to resolve mackerel dispute
Scottish mackerel fishermen will meet in Fraserburgh on Monday 13 September to discuss the next stage in their campaign to try and ensure a sensible agreement is reached with Iceland and the Faroe Islands following their decision to unilaterally and significantly increase their mackerel quotas.
