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Thursday, May 23, 2013
ASC Tilapia Standard Training for Certification Bodies
GLOBAL - The Aquaculture Stewardship Council is providing training to auditors related to the ASC Tilapia Standard. Successful completion of this training is a mandatory...
GLOBAL - The Aquaculture Stewardship Council is providing training to auditors related to the ASC Tilapia Standard. Successful completion of this training is a mandatory...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Marine Harvest Commits to ASC Salmon Certification
NORWAY and SCOTLAND - Leading seafood company Marine Harvest is to certify all salmon farms against the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Salmon Standard for...
NORWAY and SCOTLAND - Leading seafood company Marine Harvest is to certify all salmon farms against the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Salmon Standard for...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
BAP Processing Standards Benchmarked Against GFSI
GLOBAL - The Global Aquaculture Alliance’s (GAA) Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) seafood processing plant standards have been successfully benchmarked against...
GLOBAL - The Global Aquaculture Alliance’s (GAA) Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) seafood processing plant standards have been successfully benchmarked against...
New Export Markets Identified for Farmed Seaweed
PACIFIC - The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), through the European Union-funded Increasing Agricultural Commodity Trade (IACT) Project, has been working...
PACIFIC - The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), through the European Union-funded Increasing Agricultural Commodity Trade (IACT) Project, has been working...
Monday, May 20, 2013
IOTC Fails to Protect Indian Ocean Albacore Tuna
GLOBAL - Greenpeace International condemned the lack of action by Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) members to halt the decline of the region's most vulnerable...
GLOBAL - Greenpeace International condemned the lack of action by Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) members to halt the decline of the region's most vulnerable...
Friday, May 17, 2013
New Era of Fisheries Policy Needed to Secure Nutrition for Millions
GLOBAL - Securing the critical contribution of wild fish stocks to food and nutrition security in the developing world depends on better governance and management...
GLOBAL - Securing the critical contribution of wild fish stocks to food and nutrition security in the developing world depends on better governance and management...
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
European, Canadian Fishermen, Scientists Collaborate on Sustainable Fishing
EUROPE and CANADA - European fishermen and scientists are travelling to Canada to see what they can learn from their North American counterparts about working with...
EUROPE and CANADA - European fishermen and scientists are travelling to Canada to see what they can learn from their North American counterparts about working with...
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Weekly Overview: Movements in the Aquaculture Sector
ANALYSIS - In this week's news, Norwegian fish farming giant Marine Harvest announced that it was looking to takeover rival company Cermaq in order to create create...
ANALYSIS - In this week's news, Norwegian fish farming giant Marine Harvest announced that it was looking to takeover rival company Cermaq in order to create create...
Monday, May 06, 2013
Greenpeace Exposes Need for Greater Control of Indian Ocean Fishing Fleets
GLOBAL - Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) members are failing to control fishing fleets and prevent illegal fishing and need to impose stricter controls to protect...
GLOBAL - Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) members are failing to control fishing fleets and prevent illegal fishing and need to impose stricter controls to protect...
Friday, May 03, 2013
Importance of Fish for Feeding Nine Billion
GLOBAL - With the prospect that by 2050 the world will have nine billion mouths to feed, the aquaculture industry is expected to play a big role. In line with...
GLOBAL - With the prospect that by 2050 the world will have nine billion mouths to feed, the aquaculture industry is expected to play a big role. In line with...
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Pathogen Causing EMS Disease in Shrimp Now Identified
GLOBAL - After months of investigation by a research team led by Donald Lighter at the University of Arizona, the elusive pathogen causing early mortality syndrome...
GLOBAL - After months of investigation by a research team led by Donald Lighter at the University of Arizona, the elusive pathogen causing early mortality syndrome...
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
G-8 Members Agreed to New Alliance for Food Security, Nutrition Initiative
GLOBAL - Following the commitment of the L'Aquila Summit, in 2012 leaders of the G-8 engaged with African partners to foster global food security. In this framework,...
GLOBAL - Following the commitment of the L'Aquila Summit, in 2012 leaders of the G-8 engaged with African partners to foster global food security. In this framework,...
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Weekly Overview: Aquaculture Certification Harmony and Sustainable Approaches at European Seafood Expo
ANALYSIS - Companies from all over the world gathered last week in Brussels for the European Seafood Exposition (soon to be called the Global Seafood Exposition...
ANALYSIS - Companies from all over the world gathered last week in Brussels for the European Seafood Exposition (soon to be called the Global Seafood Exposition...
Governments Take Stand Against Fisheries Crime
Governments meeting at the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Vienna agreed to a proposal from Norway, to address crimes at sea...
Governments meeting at the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Vienna agreed to a proposal from Norway, to address crimes at sea...
Friday, April 26, 2013
Global Record of Fishing Vessels Urgently Needed
GLOBAL - The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is taking action to highlight the urgent need for a Global Record of fishing vessels and the use of the International...
GLOBAL - The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is taking action to highlight the urgent need for a Global Record of fishing vessels and the use of the International...
Consultation Launched on MSC Fishery Standard Review
GLOBAL - In spring 2012, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) began work to review its environmental fisheries standard. As required in the Food and Agriculture...
GLOBAL - In spring 2012, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) began work to review its environmental fisheries standard. As required in the Food and Agriculture...
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Negotiations Continue for EU-Seychelles Fishing Agreement Renewal
EU and SEYCHELLES - The European Union and the Seychelles discussed, on 15-17 April 2013, the renewal of the Protocol to the Fisheries Partnership Agreement, which...
EU and SEYCHELLES - The European Union and the Seychelles discussed, on 15-17 April 2013, the renewal of the Protocol to the Fisheries Partnership Agreement, which...
Fund Helps Finance Responsible Shrimp Farming
GLOBAL - In order to help shrimp farmers finance a transition towards responsible shrimp production, a Farmers in Transition (FIT) Fund has been launched by the...
GLOBAL - In order to help shrimp farmers finance a transition towards responsible shrimp production, a Farmers in Transition (FIT) Fund has been launched by the...
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
GAA, ASC & GLOBALG.A.P Work Together on Fish Certifications
GLOBAL - The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA)has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and GLOBALG.A.P. whereby...
GLOBAL - The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA)has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and GLOBALG.A.P. whereby...
Australia-China Agreement to Grow Market Opportunities
AUSTRALIA and CHINA - Australia and China have signed a new agriculture agreement during the first visit to Australia by a Chinese Agriculture Minister....
AUSTRALIA and CHINA - Australia and China have signed a new agriculture agreement during the first visit to Australia by a Chinese Agriculture Minister....
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Weekly Overview: Disease Threat Halts Shrimp Imports
ANALYSIS - In this week's news, Mexico has banned shrimp imports from some Asian countries and the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council met to discuss the reform...
ANALYSIS - In this week's news, Mexico has banned shrimp imports from some Asian countries and the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council met to discuss the reform...
New BAP Multi-Species Fish Farm Standards Completed
GLOBAL - The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) has expanded its Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification programme with the completion of new BAP standards...
GLOBAL - The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) has expanded its Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification programme with the completion of new BAP standards...
Monday, April 22, 2013
Aker BioMarine and BioMar Expand Collaboration
GLOBAL - Aker BioMarine and BioMar Group have signed a new five-year contract on deliveries and purchases of the QRILL feed ingredient. ...
GLOBAL - Aker BioMarine and BioMar Group have signed a new five-year contract on deliveries and purchases of the QRILL feed ingredient. ...
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Weekly Overview: Second ISA Outbreak Reported in Chile
ANALYSIS - Over the last week, a further case of Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) has been reported in Chile, writes Lucy Towers, TheFishSite Editor....
ANALYSIS - Over the last week, a further case of Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) has been reported in Chile, writes Lucy Towers, TheFishSite Editor....
Monday, April 15, 2013
Are Harmful Algal Blooms Increasing?
ANALYSIS - Over the last few years there seems to be increasing cases of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB's), often called red tides, causing disruption to the fishing...
ANALYSIS - Over the last few years there seems to be increasing cases of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB's), often called red tides, causing disruption to the fishing...
No Green Economy Without Blue Economy
GLOBAL - Efforts to end hunger and fight the effects of climate change in the Pacific Islands will hinge on the success of sustainable development, including wise...
GLOBAL - Efforts to end hunger and fight the effects of climate change in the Pacific Islands will hinge on the success of sustainable development, including wise...
Cotentin, Jersey Lobsters Wear Sustainable Identity Tag
UK and FRANCE - Already certified as sustainable since June 2011 by the MSC, Anglo-Norman lobsters now wear an identity "bracelet". Stamped with the blue MSC ecolabel,...
UK and FRANCE - Already certified as sustainable since June 2011 by the MSC, Anglo-Norman lobsters now wear an identity "bracelet". Stamped with the blue MSC ecolabel,...
Friday, April 12, 2013
China Fishery Group Interest in Copeinca
CHINA and PERU - The China Fishery Group has shown interest in acquiring a significant equity interest in Copeinca. The company has now raised its bid to match Cermaq....
CHINA and PERU - The China Fishery Group has shown interest in acquiring a significant equity interest in Copeinca. The company has now raised its bid to match Cermaq....
US Soybean Endings Stocks Down from Estimates
ANALYSIS - Grain futures markets were under modest selling pressure in the wake of the latest US Department of Agriculture monthly supply and demand report issued...
ANALYSIS - Grain futures markets were under modest selling pressure in the wake of the latest US Department of Agriculture monthly supply and demand report issued...
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Cuban Health Authority Visits Chile to Enable Fish Exports
CHILE and CUBA - A delegation of food safety experts and veterinarians from Cuba are visiting Chile in order to authorise the safety of the products, allowing them...
CHILE and CUBA - A delegation of food safety experts and veterinarians from Cuba are visiting Chile in order to authorise the safety of the products, allowing them...
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