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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Sustainability report categorises 73% of fish, meat and dairy companies as high-risk
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic serves as a wake-up call for modern animal production systems which may potentially contribute to zoonotic diseases risk, according to FAIRR, a network of global investors that aims to create awareness over env ...
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Indonesia to provide US$69 million aid for fisheries, aquaculture farmers
Indonesia's Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has proposed a IDR1.02 trillion (US$69 million) incentive package for small scale fishermen and aquaculture farmers hit by the COVID-19 crisis, reported The Jakarta Post.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
First phase started for setup of US$130 million Norwegian fish farm
Work has begun this month on the first phase of Salmon Evolution's kr1.3 billion (US$130 million) fish farm at an abandoned quarry at Indre Harøy on the west coast of Norway, SeafoodSource reported.
Monday, May 25, 2020
EU adopts new strategy that cuts use of microbials, pesticides in fish and animal farming
The European Commission has adopted what it calls a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system, the EC said in a news release.
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Austral Fisheries launches sustainability-focused start-up programme
Austral Fisheries is starting an "accelerator" programme to help start-ups centering on sustainability-focused innovation in the seafood sector, reported SeafoodSource.
Friday, May 22, 2020
Novel feeds for fish crucial for sustainable aquaculture, says research
A new research that predicted future aquaculture production has found that it could grow between 37 and 98%, depending on consumer preferences, Science Daily reports.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Frozen seafood supports US fishing sector amid COVID-19 crisis
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, frozen fish sticks and canned salmon are once again in demand, forcing a change of market for the US fishing sector that usually turns to restaurants to serve their fresh seafood, reported Reuters.
Saturday, May 9, 2020
GLOBALG.A.P. joins FishChoice.com for aquaculture sustainability
GLOBALG.A.P. formed a new partnership with FishChoice.com as a Seafood Sustainability Certification Partner to promote sustainability in the global seafood sector, reported PerishableNews.com.
Saturday, May 2, 2020
Gov't sets aside GBP10 million as support for England's fishing businesses amid pandemic
England has made available a £10-million support fund for the country's fishing and aquaculture sectors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Russian Fishery Co. conducts first stage of COVID-19 testing for employees
The Russian Fishery Company has expanded the list of measures to prevent the spread of of COVID-19 infection, and since April 22, has begun testing employees for coronavirus using the polymerase chain reaction method.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
China Fishmeal Weekly: Market stays stable amid cautious mood (week ended Apr 17, 2020)
Demand for fishmeal was stable but aqua feed producers stayed prudent with purchases. Traders held prices unchanged while the import costs of Peruvian fishmeal softened of late.
Monday, April 20, 2020
Portugal's fishery, aquaculture sector gets US$21.7 million credit
Portugal will get a EUR20 million (US$21.7 million) line of credit, as approved by the European Commission, in support of its fishery and aquaculture industries through the COVID-19 crisis.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
India exempts fishing, aquaculture sectors from virus lockdown
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) of India has exempted the operations of fishing (marine) and aquaculture sectors from the mandated lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Friday, March 27, 2020
California Sea Grant funds sustainable farmed fish feed
California Sea Grant will fund an associate research professor in environmental studies for the development of sustainable feed for farmed fish.
Friday, March 20, 2020
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership launches new aquaculture project
The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has launched the Aquaculture Improvement Project (AIP) Directory to support the seafood supply chain's engagement with aquaculture improvement projects.

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