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EU fishing reps welcome COVID-19 proposals ‘as a first measure’
In a joint statement issued this afternoon, the European Association of Fish Producers Organisations (EAPO) and Europêche cautiously welcomed the additional COVID-19 support measures announced today (April 2) by the European Commission for the fishing sector “as a...
COVID-19: MSC offers six-month extension on assessment
Fisheries are being offered a six-month extension on the usual timelines for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) assessments and certifications. It is the first time in the MSC’s 22-year history such a step has been taken, reflecting the enormous challenges the COVID-19...
Brussels Seafood Expo postponed due to coronavirus
This year's Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global in Brussels has been postponed on account of the ongoing threat of coronavirus. Diversified Communications, organisers of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, announced yesterday (March 10) they were...
NASF commits to almost doubling proportion of female speakers by 2025
The International Association for Women in the Seafood Industry (WSI) and the North Atlantic Seafood Forum (NASF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the objective of increasing the representation of women invited as speakers at the NASF conference to...
WSI calls on seafood community to take IIU as seriously as IUU
For decades the fishing community has deployed tremendous energy to alert and fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU) – an issue which costs between 10 to 20 billion dollars and is constantly present in fisheries discussions, conferences and...
Concerns raised over approach to assessing sustainability of stocks
Serious doubts have been raised about the manner in which the sustainability of fish stocks is assessed. Arbitrary targets for maximum sustainable yield (MSY) are a “political commitment rather than a biological or management necessity”, according to an expert paper...
Danish fishermen unite to say enough is enough
Danish fishermen gathered today (January 31) in Aalborg to protest plans to make camera surveillance mandatory for vessels fishing in the Kattegat and against their continued treatment by authorities, reports FiskerForum. Steaming into Limfjord early this morning, a...
WSI calls on seafood industry to wake up and meet gender equality
As we are entering 2020, a decade remains before reaching the United Nations Development Goals. The international Organisation for women in the seafood industry (WSI) calls for a massive movement in favour of gender equality and women empowerment (SDG5) in the seafood...
No Brexit betrayal, warns SFF
According to Scottish fishing representatives, failure by the government to gain full control of access to UK waters in the next phase of Brexit negotiations would be a “colossal betrayal” of the fishing industry. That was the uncompromising message delivered today...
Many new exhibitors sign up to Scottish Skipper Expo 2020
The new-look Scottish Skipper Expo 2020 is shaping-up to be a fantastic event with over 160 companies booked to date. Sponsored by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) and held at the new P & J Live arena in Aberdeen on 15 and 16 May 2020, the impressive...
€11.5 million Blue whiting agreed for Irish Fishermen
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed TD today welcomed the agreement reached in London between the European Union, Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland regarding the Blue Whiting fishery for 2020. The Minister said that “This agreement provides...
DanFish: Danish companies excel in customisation and collaboration
The international fisheries and related processing industry increasingly require customised solutions. Therefore, Danish suppliers are proactive in their approach to new industry demands. Danish companies are very attentive to customer needs, innovative and focused on...
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