Awards and more from Brussels
GERMAN company Kagerer & Co and France’s Freshpack won the top prizes in this year’s Seafood Excellence Global awards in Brussels. They were among 39 finalists, including the Scottish Salmon […] Continue Reading
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Sustainability a growing business
THE number of farms certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has increased 56 per cent, from 158 to 247, since April 2015, and some 800,000 tonnes of certified seafood […] Continue Reading
Scottish aquaculture could double by 2030
SCOTTISH aquaculture production could double by 2030 according to a group of leading figures in the industry. Stewart Graham, managing director of Gael Force Group, and Dennis Overton, chair of […] Continue Reading
Fish hackathon seeks answers
HACKERS from around the world have just battled it out to help fill crucial gaps in what is known about the state of world fisheries. A 2,000-strong army of coders gathered in 43 host […] Continue Reading
Show organisers upbeat on slow first day
THE organisers of Seafood Expo Global said the cancellation rate among exhibitors to the show remained at five per cent, although it was too early to gauge the drop in […] Continue Reading
Young's expands its Gastro range
YOUNG’S Seafood is boosting its power brand Gastro by introducing three new marinade products aimed at the dining-in market. The Gastro range, with its emphasis on fish sophistication, has been a major […] Continue Reading
Sign up to fish scheme, M&S tells suppliers
MARKS & Spencer is telling all of its suppliers to sign up to the Responsible Fishing Scheme or RFS as it is generally known. The retailer says its wants to help […] Continue Reading
Prized students named in Shetland awards
A distinguished group of students stepped up to receive awards in the annual NAFC Marine Centre UHI prize giving. Excellence in engineering, navigation, deck cadetship and aquaculture were recognised at […] Continue Reading
Marine Harvest offers aqua scholarships
Scotland’s largest salmon producer is teaming up with one of the country’s leading marine science research institutions to help Scottish aquaculture thrive in a competitive global industry. Marine Harvest Scotland […] Continue Reading