Protection for Island Cockle Industry
SCOTLAND - SNP MSP for the Western Isles, Alasdair Allan, has obtained an assurance from the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs that he will legislate in the next...

Grimsby Smoked Fish Nets EU Approval
UK - Traditional Grimsby Smoked Fish is the latest UK product to be recognised under the EU Regionally Protected Food Names scheme for its quality and regional ...

Illegal Fishing Industry Destroying Africa’s Fish Stocks
UK - Scandal of $1bn illegal fishing industry could destroy Africa’s fish stocks ‘within years’ unless urgent action is taken.

Disaster Looms for Solent Oyster Industry
UK - The once-thriving oyster industry in the Solent - off the southern English coast - is about to collapse.

Aquaculture Group Celebrates 25 Years
SCOTLAND - Shetland's aquaculture industry celebrated the 25th anniversary of the forming of Shetland Salmon Farmers' Association, now known as Shetland Aquaculture,...

Call for Common Fisheries Policy to be Overhauled
SCOTLAND - Scottish Nationalist Party President Ian Hudghton MEP has welcomed a statement by the Scottish Government that Scotland cannot wait until 2013 for the...

Jobs Boost for Western Isles
SCOTLAND - Salmon farming company Marine Harvest is set to create more than 40 jobs in the Western Isles as it announces plans to invest £40 million to expand its...

Scottish Fisheries Face Challenges
UK - The year ahead will be tough for Scotland's fishermen as the number of days at sea will be cut further.

Scottish Farmed Shellfish Important, Minister Told
SCOTLAND, UK - The Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group has underlined to Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham MSP the importance of the farmed shellfish sector...

Fishing Study Highlights Economic Pressures
SCOTLAND - A new study on the impact of the economic downturn and conservation measures on the fishing industry has been published by the Scottish Government.

SFF Calls for Action over Scottish Fishing Report
SCOTLAND, UK - The release of a new study on the impact of the economic downturn and conservation measures on the fishing industry highlights the need for urgent...

Pollack Becomes One of Britain's Favourite Seafoods
UK - Pollack has entered the top ten list of Britain's most popular fish, while salmon remains at the top of the list.

Fishing Vital To UK Economy
UK - The huge contribution of Scotland’s fishing industry to meeting the needs of Britain’s food supply was seen today by UK Fisheries Minister Huw Irranca-Davies...

SFF Welcomes Report on Fish Stock Recovery
UK - The Scottsh Fisheries Federation has welcomed a study in the journal Science which says that some global fisheries are showing signs of recovery and the subsequent...

Shetland Salmon Processor Gets New Owner, Loan
SCOTLAND, UK - The SIC Development Committee have announced the approval of a working capital loan of £725k for Whalsay Fish Processors Ltd.

Seafish Appointment Boosts Seafood Image
UK - Seafish has said that its new agency arrangements are part of a drive to promote health benefits of seafood and deliver better representation for the seafood...

UK Consumers Get the Taste for Scallops
UK - Sales of scallops have soared over the last year despite their reputation as a luxury item.

Orkney Salmon Industry Worth £6.6 Million
SCOTLAND - The latest industry figures show that salmon farming was worth £6.6 million to Orkney last year.

Fish Firms on Fast Track to Success
UK - Scotland's fisheries sectors received a major lift today with the announcement of £3 million in fisheries grants.

Supermarkets Asked to Sign up for an Ombudsman
UK - This year's Royal Show will see NFU President Peter Kendall calling on supermarkets to sign up to an independent ombudsman while they still have the chance...

European Fisheries Fund Boosts Scottish Companies
SCOTLAND, UK - Scotland's fisheries sectors has received a boost with the announcement of £3m funding for projects across the country.

Survey: Pacific Oyster Production Up 45 Per Cent
SCOTLAND, UK - A new report has been released based on the returns of an annual survey questionnaire sent to all active registered shellfish farming companies...

Scottish Mussels to Go to Belgium Markets
SCOTLAND, UK - A Shetland based mussel farming company has signed a six figure contract with Belgium supermarket chain Delhaize to supply thousands of kilos of Scottish...

Scotland Sizes Bite of Recession and Regulations
SCOTLAND, UK - The Scottish Government has announced that it is to launch a new economic study to assess the impact the recession and new fishing regulations are...

Certification for Scottish Mussels
UK - Scottish mussels produced by the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group are set to become the first rope-grown mussels in the world to achieve Marine Stewardship...