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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.
Friday, May 22, 2020
Research shows profitable combination of fish, vegetable production
Aquaponics may have both environmental and cost benefits if produced according to good agricultural practice and under suitable conditions, freshwater ecology and fisheries researchers showed, Phys.org reported.
Friday, May 22, 2020
Brazil fisheries appeal to government amid COVID-19 crisis
Brazil's fish processors are pleading the government for tax breaks, subsidised credit and emergency loan guarantees, as the COVID-19 crisis pulls demand leaving a million-workforce sector struggling badly, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Indonesian fishery first to achieve double certification
A small-scale Indonesian fishery is the first handline yellowfin tuna fishery in the world to achieve certification from both the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Fair Trade, reported SeafoodSource.
Monday, May 18, 2020
China Fishmeal Weekly: Prices stay stagnant despite falling availability (week ended May 15, 2020)
Port inventories of fishmeal diminished further to 131,600 tonnes amid low imports. However, fishmeal prices stayed unchanged, despite dwindling supplies, as prudent feed producers limited buying.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
GenetiRate fish egg sorting technology tested by major aquaculture companies
The automated egg-sorting technology from the US-based company to determine fish with better growth rates without requiring more feed, reported Fish Information & Services.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Global commercial fishing drops 6.5% due to sinking demand
According to Global Fishing Watch, global commercial fishing activity for 2020 declined by about one million hours as of end-April, a 6.5% drop in the past two years, brought about by sliding demand, reported Reuters.
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.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
China Fishmeal Weekly: Market stays firm amid lower inventories (week ended May 8, 2020)
Port inventories of fishmeal decreased to 136,200 tonnes, as feed producers accumulated stocks prudently. Traders stood firm as import costs stayed high with Peru's upcoming fishing quota uncertain.
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.
Monday, May 4, 2020
China Fishmeal Weekly: Market stable despite rising inventory (week ended Apr 30, 2020)
As more shipments arrived, ort inventories of fishmeal increased to 136,600 tonnes. Nevertheless, with demand from the aquaculture sector stable, fishmeal prices remained firm over the week.
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.

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