UK sandeel shutdown challenge
The outcome of the challenge to the UK’s decision to close down sandeel fishing in its waters has resulted in a complex situation under which the ban has been ruled…
Balancing environment and industry
Marine Ingredients Denmark has welcomed the Danish government’s proposals for shaping the future of the country’s fisheries as a step towards balancing concern for the environment with ensuring sustainable fisheries…
Early end to sandeel season – due to UK closures
This year’s North Sea sandeel season came to a close in early August, and this marks a challenging year for the industry. Processing plants run by Marine Ingredients Denmark this…
UK accused of defying Brexit agreement terms
Industry associations in Denmark have accused the UK of turning its back on the agreement struck over Brexit by placing the British part of the Dogger Bank off-limits – and…
Dogger Bank closure’s far-reaching implications
Proposal by the UK to fully close the Dogger Bank to EU fishing for sandeel is set to have serious implications for the sector, extending to the aquafeed and salmon…
Charlina Vitcheva commented that during her visit to Skagen she found an industry highly dedicated to transparency and with trust is at its core. Image: Marine Ingredients Denmark
‘If we want to be sustainable, there is no way around this’
Invited to Denmark by the Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Charlina Vitcheva, The European Commission's Director General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE), visited Skagen this week…
