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Funding for six Nova Scotia harbours
Six small craft harbours on Nova Scotia’s Southwest Shore will benefit from infrastructure improvements.
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Global market for MSC products nears $1bn
The estimated retail value of seafood products bearing the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) logo is now approaching one billion US dollars annually – the second year-on-year growth of around 100% in market value.
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Committee findings highlight need for robust Marine Bill
WWF-UK welcomes the findings of the joint committee report on the Draft Marine Bill which have been published yesterday.
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Lion Capital buys Foodvest
It was agreed last week that private equity firm, Lion Capital will acquire the Foodvest Group from funds advised by CapVest Ltd.
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Business growth priority for new MD of SSMG
Stephen Cameron has been appointed the new managing director of the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group.
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MSC launches new fishery assessment methodology
After two years of scientific collaboration and consultation, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) last week launched its new Fishery Assessment Methodology designed to improve the quality and consistency of fisheries assessments, without either raising or lowering the ‘bar’ against which the performance of a fishery is assessed.
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SFF calls on Scottish Cabinet for practical help
The Scottish Fishermen''s Federation has called for the Scottish Government to make a practical financial commitment at today''s Cabinet meeting in Dumfries to ensure the survival of the Scottish fishing industry.
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SFF criticises House of Lords recommendations
While welcoming much of the content of the comprehensive House of Lords committee report on the Common Fisheries Policy, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has reacted angrily to the report’s contention that no aid should be given to help fishermen survive the fuel crisis.
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CFCA sets up Vigo office
On 19 July the Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA) formally took up residence in Vigo, Spain.
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NewsEmergency aid for European fisheries sector
European ministers have agreed an emergency aid package for the European fishing industry to help cope with the fuel price crisis.
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Management of non-tuna species in the Southern Indian Ocean
The Fisheries Committee yesterday adopted a report drawn up by its chairman, Philippe Morillon, on the conclusion of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement.
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Dutch demersal fishing fleet aims to be MSC certified by 2012
The Dutch government, Dutch fisheries industry and NGOs have made a landmark commitment to start the journey towards Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for nearly all Dutch fisheries.
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Scottish body accredited for MSC certifications
Food Certification International (formerly FCI Nautilus) has been accredited by independent accreditation body, Accreditation Services International to carry out the assessment and certification of fisheries to the Marine Stewardship Council standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.
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Seafish industry project funding to total up to £1m in 2009
Seafish is inviting organisations and individuals with ideas that could foster growth and innovation in the UK seafood industry, to apply for funding up to £1m that has been allocated for the 2009 Industry Project Fund (IPF).
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Activists charged for "exposing whale meat scandal"
Last week two Greenpeace protestors described as "peaceful" were charged with theft and trespass after they exposed what Greenpeace calls "a major scandal around the embezzlement of whale meat from the Japanese government-sponsored Southern Ocean whaling programme".
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Fisheries changes to boost industry
Proposed changes to a number of Queensland''s fisheries have been released for public comment, Primary Industries and Fisheries Minister Tim Mulherin said last week.
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Lochhead in Brussels to fight for fish fuel aid
A package of support for fishermen facing crippling fuel costs will go before the EU Fisheries Council today.
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UK support vital for EU fuel survival package
With the European Council of Ministers expected to approve today measures to help EU fishing fleets survive soaring fuel costs, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation is warning that such support will only be effective if the UK Governments are prepared to offer financial help.
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M&J Seafood helps safeguard British tuna
M&J Seafood has struck a deal with two Cornish skippers to exclusively supply British albacore tuna to the foodservice industry.
