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Global Fish Farming News
News from New Zealand
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Government Outlines Aquaculture Reforms NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand Government has announced further steps in its plan to implement key changes to Aquaculture.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
International Fisheries Conference Underway NEW ZEALAND - This week New Zealand is hosting an international meeting to establish the new organisation for managing fisheries in the South Pacific – the South...
Friday, July 16, 2010
Cash Boost for Bay of Plenty Aquaculture NEW ZEALAND - Eastern Bay of Plenty is to receive NZ$104,000 from the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and the Regional Governance group to boost aquaculture in...
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
New Insights Into Orange Roughy NEW ZEALAND - NIWA scientists have captured never seen before footage of schools of orange roughy swimming above a seamount nearly a kilometre below the ocean surface....
Bay of Plenty Receives $390k Boost To Industry NEW ZEALAND - The Bay of Plenty economy has received a $390,000 boost from the Government for projects in the forestry, aquaculture, energy and supply chain ind...
Friday, July 09, 2010
Public’s View Sought On Deepwater Fisheries NEW ZEALAND - The latest scientific research commissioned by the Ministry of Fisheries has shown important changes in the hoki fishery and two orange roughy fisheries,...
Monday, June 21, 2010
Prime Minister Opens New Mussel Plant NEW ZEALAND - A new NZ$23 million mussel processing facility which will help provide the world’s largest half-shell production capacity has opened in Tauranga featuring...
Delegation Learns About Latest Techniques NEW ZEALAND - A delegation from Te Ohu Kaimoana Maori Fisheries Trust and its commercial subsidiary Aotearoa Fisheries, has been in Dubrovnik learning about the...
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
New Slaughter Code To Improve Welfare NEW ZEALAND - The Animal Welfare (Commercial Slaughter) Code of Welfare 2010, issued by the Minister of Agriculture, encourages all those involved in the commercial...
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Industry Welcomes Maersk Policy NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand Seafood industry has welcomed shipping company Maersk Line's commitment to refuse to transport illegally produced seafood.
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Have Confidence In Management Of NZ Fisheries NEW ZEALAND - The Ministry of Fisheries has moved to assure seafood consumers that they can have confidence in the management of New Zealand’s fisheries.
Research Boost For Deepwater Fisheries NEW ZEALAND - Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has announced a funding boost for research into New Zealand’s valuable deepwater fisheries and deep-sea...
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Sanford Warns of Mussel Price War NEW ZEALAND - Over the last year there has been considerable price pressure on Greenshell mussel pricing from New Zealand producers undercutting each other.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
NZ King Salmon A Hit In Oz NEW ZEALAND - NZ King Salmon has been a popular choice in Sydney, as sales have soared over the last three months, making it the brand's thrid biggest customer in...
Monday, May 24, 2010
Consultation On Imported Fish Fillets NEW ZEALAND - Following requests from the industry for the development of an import health standard to permit the entry of frozen skinless, boneless fish fillets...
Friday, May 21, 2010
Government Backs Autonomy for Fishing Industry NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand Government has backed plans for the national seafood industry to take control of parts of its own regulation.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Food Experts Say NZ Salmon Is 'Exceptional' NEW ZEALAND - Three New Zealand salmon products have been judged by international taste awards experts as being ‘exceptional’ with a further three called ‘remar...
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
International Orders For NZ Salmon Stronger Than Ever NEW ZEALAND - Nelson-based salmon producer NZ King Salmon on Sunday (25 April) harvested its biggest-ever haul, despite the easing of European flight restrictio...
Govt Outlines Plans For Aquaculture Reform NEW ZEALAND - The government has announced plans for the future shape of the country’s aquaculture industry as it moves to support the industry's goal of reaching...
Friday, April 16, 2010
Funding For Aquaculture Innnovation NEW ZEALAND - The government is contributing $1.69 million to develop a shared research facility for seafood and aquaculture innovation that is likely to result...
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Orange Roughy Fisheries Well Managed NEW ZEALAND - The Ministry of Fisheries has moved to assure seafood consumers that they can have confidence in the management of New Zealand fisheries.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Maori Aquaculture Settlement Bill Passed NEW ZEALAND - Acting Fisheries Minister Nick Smith has welcomed the passage of the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Amendment Bill in Parliament which...
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Asian Joint Venture Creates Global Markets For Prime Foods NZ NEW ZEALAND - Prime Foods NZ Ltd is proud to announce it has formed a joint venture with successful Philippine Tuna processor, Alliance Tuna International Inc.
Cautious Approach To NZ Fisheries NEW ZEALAND - The Ministry of Fisheries said today that New Zealand takes a conservative approach to its fisheries management based on sound scientific research....
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Marine Farms Battling NEW ZEALAND - Aquaculture reforms are eagerly awaited by the marine farming industry, which is desperate to add value to existing water space, says Marine Farming...


