New trawler set for Christmas debut
HB Grandi’s new pelagic vessel Víkingur AK is all set to make its fishing debut just before Christmas. Recently launched from the Hatsan yard in Turkey, the vessel is now […] Continue Reading
IFFO welcomes new Technical Director
Director Dr Andy Jackson at the end of 2015 after ten years of great contributions to the organisation. IFFO will be joined in November by Dr Neil Auchterlonie – taking […] Continue Reading
MINISTER COVENEY WELCOMES MACKEREL DEAL GIVING IRISH FISHERMEN 75,000 TONNE QUOTA FOR 2016
Minister Coveney welcomed the positive outcome of the international fisheries negotiations concluded today at the National Seafood Centre in Clonakilty, Co. Cork between Norway, the Faroe Islands and the European […] Continue Reading
Tammy scoops Young Shining Star Award
Tammy Rendall, a 20-year-old technical manager at Associated Seafoods Ltd in Buckie, scooped the ‘Young Shining Star’ Award at the Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2015 held on […] Continue Reading
Iceland herring season off to slow start
THE Iceland herring season has got off to a slow start, but there are hopes activity will pick up on the days ahead. HB Grandi, one of the country’s main […] Continue Reading
UK fishermen given more flexibility on quotas
MORE freedom to bank and borrow quota and funding for new fishing gear under the £43 million European Maritime and Fisheries Fund has been announced by Fisheries Minister George Eustice. […] Continue Reading
JFC announces new jobs with Launch of new Marine Division
John Concannon, MD. JFC Manufacturing announces details of new jobs, at the ‘Innovating the future of Marine Navigation Safety’ conference in Galway on Friday 16th October, at the launch of […] Continue Reading
Tesco delists Saucy Fish brand
TESCO has again delisted the popular Saucy Fish range of products from its supermarket shelves. Grimsby produced saucy Fish is one of a number of leading brands, including Carlsberg, dropped […] Continue Reading
Young’s adds to fast growing Gastro range
YOUNG’s Seafood is expanding its Gastro range of fish dishes which has already become one of the fastest growing food lines in the country. The Gastro brand, which has grown […] Continue Reading