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How Ireland’s seaweed industry can catch up with EU boom
New analysis outlines the factors hindering Ireland's seaweed industry, and proposes a comprehensive strategy for future growth.
Ash Amirahmadi will be the new CEO of Sofina Foods Europe
Sofina Foods has announced the appointment of Ash Amirahmadi as its new CEO of Sofina Foods Europe. The position will be effective as of August 8.
Up to 4% of GDP has increased the value of the fishing economy in Ireland
The value of the Irish fishing economy in terms of GDP increased by 4% in 2022, reaching €1.3 billion. This data is related to higher consumption in the catering sector, in addition to higher prices domestically and in the main export markets.
UK is “alone in Europe” in restricting cultivation of Pacific oysters
Pacific Oysters are considered an "invasive species" in the UK, but many shellfish farmers depend on them. WeAreAquaculture spoke to the Shellfish Association of Great Britain to learn more.
Scottish salmon, more than half of fish and seafood exports from Scotland in 2022
As new data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reveals, Scottish salmon accounted for 56% of all fish and seafood exports from Scotland last year and it is also the UK's largest food export.
AquaCultured Seafood proposes UK’s largest salmon farm in Grimsby
AquaCultured Seafood has recently submitted proposals to Lincolnshire local authorities...
Brasmar’s strategic move of acquiring Holmes
Brasmar Group has acquired Holmes Seafood, a British company that...
A 63% increase in the fishing quota for North Sea cod
A 63% increase to 21,652 metric tons, that is the...
Iceland Seafood cancels negotiation with its UK buyer
On December 5, Iceland Seafood International announced that it had...
Northeast Atlantic mackerel fishing quota agreed for 2023
Norway, the EU, Iceland, the UK, the Faroe Islands, and...
National Park officers recommend denial of permit for Scotland’s first semi-closed salmon farm
Although the National Park Authority Board will make a final...
Kames and Xelect to develop the first breeding program for sea trout in the UK
Kames Fish Farming and Xelect have announced a new partnership...
Princes UK to establish 100% MSC-certified sustainable tuna by 2025
Princes Group has developed a plan to source and sell...
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How Ireland’s seaweed industry can catch up with EU boom
New analysis outlines the factors hindering Ireland's seaweed industry, and proposes a comprehensive strategy for future growth.
Ash Amirahmadi will be the new CEO of Sofina Foods Europe
Sofina Foods has announced the appointment of Ash Amirahmadi as its new CEO of Sofina Foods Europe. The position will be effective as of August 8.
Canadian snow crab fishermen add victories but need more
Newfoundland and Labrador snow crab has gained an additional five cents per pound increase in its minimum price, totaling 2.25 per pound.
Murkowski and King propose bill to increase funding for fisheries in rural communities
Murkowski (R-Alaska) and King (I-Maine) have introduced a bill called the Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act that would allow businesses that directly promote commercial fishing to access a federal farm loan program.
