Grieg Seafood reported to police over major plastic pollution incident in Finnmark
Grieg Seafood has been reported to Norwegian police by the County Governor of Troms and Finnmark for what is described as “serious environmental crime” related to the unreported discharge of millions of plastic pellets into Laksefjorden.
According to the County Governor’s office, the incident involves the release of approximately 35 million plastic pellets from Grieg’s operations, which were neither immediately reported nor cleaned up as required under environmental law.
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Salmon Evolution announced today that it has entered into a credit facility of up to NOK 250m (£18m) with DNB Bank and Nordea Bank (Norwegian branch).
Salmon Evolution said the purpose of the new facility is to strengthen the company’s financial flexibility in light of a weaker than expected salmon market over the past 12 months.
Fresh salmon prices in Norway have consistently been at their lowest levels for almost two years although there are some signs of a revival.
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María Fernanda Jiménez Reyes, a Semi-Senior Researcher at the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), virtually participated in "The 5th Edition of the World Aquaculture, Fisheries and Seafood Conference," held from June 9 to 11, 2025, in Rome, Italy. She attended the conference on a scholarship.
The researcher highlighted that this opportunity not only contributed to her professional growth but also played a crucial role in positioning Chile globally. She emphasized the value of interacting with colleagues from other parts of the world to foster potential collaborations.
IFOP extended gratitude to Project Head Rodrigo Vega for his support and encouragement for this oral presentation, as well as to the team colleagues who collaborated in its preparation.
The revamped digital platform promises enhanced user experience, simplifying access to information for visitors and exhibitors of the leading global fisheries event.
AALBORG –DanFish International, one of the world's premier exhibitions for the fishing and aquaculture sectors, has launched its new website for the upcoming 2025 event. While the doors to the physical fair won't open until October 7 in Aalborg, the modernized online platform is now live, aiming to significantly enhance the experience for all participants.
The new website has been designed with user convenience at its core, making it easier than ever for visitors and exhibitors to find essential information, streamline their registration processes, and gain maximum benefit from their participation in the fair.
DanFish International 2025 is set to host approximately 400 exhibitors from across the globe. These industry leaders will showcase the latest advancements in a comprehensive range of products and services, including nets, trawls, ropes, wires, motors, electronics, navigation, communication systems, storage, processing equipment, and crucial safety gear, catering to the entire fishing, aquaculture, and maritime industries. Attendees can also expect to connect with key industry bodies like the Danish Fishing Association and Fiskeri Tidende.
Visit the new website to explore more about DanFish International 2025.
Alessia Zecchini and MedReAct call for full protection, contrasting France's stance with UK's ban, as host nation for global ocean talks faces criticism for lagging.
NICE – As the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) unfolds in Nice, world champion freediver Alessia Zecchini joined forces with environmental group MedReAct to deliver a powerful message to French President Emmanuel Macron: ban bottom trawling in the Gulf of Lion Fisheries Restricted Area (FRA). The call comes as France faces scrutiny for its ocean protection efforts, particularly when compared to recent actions by other nations.
France has drawn criticism for its perceived inaction on this issue, failing to implement full bans on destructive bottom trawling in its so-called "protected" marine areas. While France recently announced intentions to "limit" the practice and protect 4% of its metropolitan waters, campaigners assert that only a complete prohibition will deliver genuine protection. This contrasts sharply with the UK's recent decision to ban bottom trawling entirely in its protected areas.
To amplify their demand, Zecchini undertook a symbolic freedive with MedReAct in the Mediterranean. "Words alone are not enough, they need actions," stated a joint message from the group to President Macron.
The Japanese seafood giant will increase shipping prices by 3-12% for 24 home-use frozen food items, effective September 1, 2025, citing rising costs across the supply chain.
TOKYO – Nissui Co., Ltd., a leading global seafood company, has announced it will revise the shipping prices for a range of its frozen food products, effective September 1, 2025. The decision comes as a direct consequence of persistent international inflation, driving up various operational expenses.
The company, led by Representative Director, President, and CEO Teru Tanaka, stated it has faced continuous increases in raw material costs, domestic and overseas labor expenses, fuel, packaging materials, and logistics. Despite significant efforts to absorb these rising costs, Nissui concluded that it's no longer feasible to maintain current quality and prices. The move is necessary to ensure the steady delivery of its products.
The price revisions will affect 24 frozen food items for home use, including popular categories such as bento side dishes, rice dishes, noodles, snacks, and frozen vegetables. Consumers can expect to see price increases ranging from approximately 3% to 12%. Nissui noted that all listed prices are open prices, and some products might see revision rates outside this range or include specification changes.
The Court of Justice of the European Union is expected to rule on a measure that the shipowners and the Spanish government have challenged as arbitrary, disproportionate, and scientifically biased.
About two and a half years after the Burela Fisheries Producers Organization formally filed its complaint in Brussels against the 87 closed areas on bottom fishing imposed by the EU through an implementing regulation of the European Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is expected to publish its ruling this Wednesday.
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The event's socioeconomic impact report, prepared by the Vigo Free Trade Zone, estimates an unmet demand of 2,260 square meters due to a lack of exhibition space. More than 80 exhibitors were excluded, and the opportunity to close deals worth an estimated €113 million was lost.
The figures once again confirm the significant role played by the Conxemar International Frozen Seafood Fair as a global epicenter for promoting trade relations in the industry.
In the 2024 edition, when the Vigo fair celebrated its 25th anniversary, participating companies closed deals worth €847 million
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Three-Sixty Aquaculture, the UK’s sushi-grade prawn experts, is setting new benchmarks in aquaculture efficiency and sustainability by introducing to its operations new technological trials with NanobOx and GIS Gas Infusion Systems Inc. These collaborations are key to furthering the company’s mission to drive innovation in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS).
Three-Sixty Aquaculture has begun a trial with NanobOx, the low cost nanobubble water treatment company, to test the introduction of their breakthrough nanobubble generation technology into its RAS system.
The UK’s seafood trade with the rest of the world is outpacing broader UK imports and exports, but concerns exist around proposed US tariffs and a challenging global landscape.
Those are among the findings of the 2024 UK Seafood Trade report, published yesterday.
The report offers an overview of UK seafood import and export trade, highlighting trends and examining the influence of national, international, and global events on markets.
It shows that seafood performed better than total UK goods trade, showing growth in 2024, as export value increased 13.0% to £2.0bn and import value increased 1.6% to £3.8bn. This was driven largely by strong performance in salmon and mackerel exports to key markets like the EU, US, and China.
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Grieg Seafood reported to police over major plastic pollution incident in Finnmark
Salmon Evolution announced today that it has entered into a credit facility of up to NOK 250m (£18m) with DNB Bank and Nordea Bank (Norwegian branch).
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NICE – As the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) unfolds in Nice, world champion freediver Alessia Zecchini joined forces with environmental group 
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The Court of Justice of the European Union is expected to rule on a measure that the shipowners and the Spanish government have challenged as arbitrary, disproportionate, and scientifically biased.
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The event's socioeconomic impact report, prepared by the Vigo Free Trade Zone, estimates an unmet demand of 2,260 square meters due to a lack of exhibition space. More than 80 exhibitors were excluded, and the opportunity to close deals worth an estimated €113 million was lost.
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Three-Sixty Aquaculture
Those are among the findings of the 2024 UK Seafood Trade report, published yesterday.
