Brexit no deal ‘will push up fish prices’
THE price of popular fish species such as cod and haddock could shoot up by almost 20 per cent if Britain crashes out of the EU without a deal, a […] Continue Reading
SSPO chief’s last words on Brexit
SCOTT Landsburgh, who retired as chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation this week, believes UK businesses can thrive beyond Brexit. In a final interview, published today on the […] Continue Reading
Public backs quick exit from CFP
THERE is powerful public support for the UK taking back control of its fishing grounds when the country leaves the EU in March 2019, or soon afterwards. A YouGov poll […] Continue Reading
MSP sends fish gift to Brexit minister
BREXIT secretary David Davis received a surprise present over the Christmas period from a Nationalist MSP to remind the minister of the importance of Scotland’s seafood sector. The SNP’s Stewart Stevenson, […] Continue Reading
Processors urged to release labour data
SEAFOOD processors are being asked to provide data on their workforces to help get a clear understanding of labour availability in the UK in the light of Brexit. In response […] Continue Reading
Robots ‘to become new fishing masters’
NORWAY’S fisheries minister, Per Sandberg, has predicted a new hi-tech future for the fishing industry, with robots playing an increasing role. Speaking at a recent Norwegian Seafood Council conference in Tromsø to […] Continue Reading
Grimsby summit date change
THE planned special Grimsby summit to discuss the impact of Brexit has now been moved from the original date of January 25, as reported by Fish Update yesterday, and is now […] Continue Reading
Fishing industry pushes for fast CFP exit
THE Scottish fishing industry is urging both the UK and Scottish governments to support its plan for a short ‘bridge’ after March 2019 to smooth the exit from the Common […] Continue Reading
Grimsby planning major Brexit summit
GRIMSBY is to host a major summit early next year to discuss the impact of Brexit on the town and its seafood sector. The move was made at the instigation of George Krawiec, […] Continue Reading