In 2024, oyster and mussel rope producers faced various challenges, such as a shortage of seed.
"Aquaculture remains a fundamental pillar of Ireland's fishing economy, with the potential to generate employment and income in many bays and their hinterlands." This is reflected in The Business of Seafood 2024, the latest report published by the Irish Seafood Development Agency (BIM) on the country's aquaculture, fishing, and processing industries.
This report highlights that, unlike the fishing and processing industries, which had to weather a difficult year marked by external pressures and long-term structural changes, aquaculture, overall, posted very good results, with a 25% increase in value (to €211 million)
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The Spanish Association of Wholesalers, Importers, Exporters, and Processors of Fisheries and Aquaculture Products (Conxemar) closed 2024 as a "key year" in its history, marked by the consolidation of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Conxemar International Fair and the 12th Conxemar FAO International Congress, as well as the creation of new tools to serve the sector, such as the launch of the Fish Nation Foundation, among other initiatives.
The main milestone of the last year was, as expected, the celebration of the 25th edition of the Conxemar International Fair. The event, held in Vigo in October, brought together more than 750 exhibitors from around the world and generated a turnover of €847 million
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A water company has confirmed one of its treatment works was the source of pollution that killed thousands of fish in a Cornish river.
Pennon Group, which owns South West Water, said the pollution in St Austell River "occurred as a result of a delivery by a third party to our treatment works" in the Pentewan Valley.
The Environment Agency said potentially thousands of fish including trout, eels and lamprey were killed by liquid lime in the river, which is also known as the White River
The agency said on Tuesday its officers had taken samples of dead fish from the scene.
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ETF welcomes European Ocean Pact, calls for stronger social justice and worker representation in ocean governance. The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) welcomes the European Commission’s launch of the European Ocean Pact, recognising the initiative as an important step toward a sustainable, inclusive, and fair blue economy. Representing over five million transport workers across Europe, including in fisheries, maritime transport, and ports, the ETF strongly supports the Pact’s environmental ambitions, but insists that the people who work on the ocean must be at the heart of the transition.
New resource delivers research about the crustaceans used in fish feed 'in an accessible way'
Norwegian krill harvester Aker QRILL Company today announced the launch of Krill Science Hub, which it says is the world's first comprehensive digital platform dedicated to Antarctic krill and ecosystem research. Krill is used in some salmon feed formulations and is high in omega-3.
The initiative makes 20 years of peer-reviewed scientific literature accessible to researchers, policymakers, and the public through a single, curated source.
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The Rule Aims to Foster Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Unique Quality in Galicia's Seafood Canning Sector
VIGO – The Regional Ministry of Sea (Consellería do Mar) of the Xunta de Galicia, during a meeting with ANFACO-CECOPESCA, has introduced a new regulation for artisanal fish and seafood preserves from Galicia. This initiative's main goal is to foster entrepreneurship and innovation within the sector, encouraging the creation of unique products with their own distinct identity.
Regional Minister Marta Villaverde and representatives from ANFACO-CECOPESCA, including its managing director, Francisco Iglesias, discussed the details of the regulation. It prioritizes the use of high-quality, locally sourced raw materials, as well as personal intervention in the manufacturing process to ensure the singularity of each preserve.
ANFACO-CECOPESCA has committed to supporting new entrepreneurs, offering advice on food safety, quality, and traceability. This backing aligns with Galicia's Blue Economy Strategy 2024-2027, aiming to diversify the economic opportunities the sector offers.
The visit concluded with a tour of ANFACO's CYTMA, showcasing the technological capabilities available to the sea-industry sector. This new regulation represents a key step to revalue and differentiate Galicia's artisanal canning production.
The vessel was operating in the Northwest Pacific and used dolphin remains to catch sharks and tuna. The Pingtung Prosecutor's Office has filed charges of illegal fishing and animal abuse.
The captain of a Taiwanese-flagged long-distance fishing vessel has been formally charged with ordering his crew to capture and kill dolphins to use as bait to catch sharks and tuna. The case, which has sparked widespread outrage among both the fishing industry and conservation organizations, occurred in June 2024, while the vessel was operating in the Northwest Pacific Ocean.
Twelve countries urge the Commission to ban misleading labels
Current Salmon, Tofu-Thuna, Tuna, Salmon Bio, Kraken, Toonish... These are some of the names of products "that show misleading similarities" with seafood, although they are actually processed from soy, wheat gluten, mushrooms, rice, or legumes, with additives such as salt, fats, flavorings, and colorings "that, in general, do not match the characteristics of authentic" fish and shellfish, according to a report commissioned by the European Parliament. The seafood industry chain has long been calling for measures against these imitations, masked by "misleading names and images that can confuse" consumers, recalls the fishing industry association Europêche.
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Cargill’s EWOS feed plant at Westfield, near Bathgate, Scotland, has been certified under the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed Standard, the company announced this week.
The ASC certification ensures that the site meets environmental, social, and supply chain requirements for producing feed suitable for ASC-certified aquaculture operations.
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The 2025 iteration of Seafood Expo Asia will take place 10 to 12 September as the show returns for its fourth consecutive year in Singapore.
The three-day event will be held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, where seafood professionals from around the world can gather to explore new business opportunities, conduct face-to-face meetings, and learn about trends in the Asian market. According to event organizer Diversified, the expo will gather seafood professionals and purchasing decision-makers from the catering, hotel, import, restaurant, supermarket, wholesale, and more sectors.
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"Aquaculture remains a fundamental pillar of Ireland's fishing economy, with the potential to generate employment and income in many bays and their hinterlands." This is reflected in The Business of Seafood 2024, the latest report published by the Irish Seafood Development Agency (BIM) on the country's aquaculture, fishing, and processing industries.
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Current Salmon, Tofu-Thuna, Tuna, Salmon Bio, Kraken, Toonish... These are some of the names of products "that show misleading similarities" with seafood, although they are actually processed from soy, wheat gluten, mushrooms, rice, or legumes, with additives such as salt, fats, flavorings, and colorings "that, in general, do not match the characteristics of authentic" fish and shellfish, according to a report commissioned by the European Parliament. The seafood industry chain has long been calling for measures against these imitations, masked by "misleading names and images that can confuse" consumers, recalls the fishing industry association Europêche. 
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