Read more about the article Fisheries APPG hears from industry figures at the forefront of adapting to the pandemic
The APPG discussed the numerous initiatives taking place within the fishing industry to cope with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic

Fisheries APPG hears from industry figures at the forefront of adapting to the pandemic

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The All Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries last week held its second virtual public event, during which attendees heard from a snapshot of the innovative responses to COVID-19 taking place…

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Read more about the article Icewater Seafoods’ leadership on reducing food waste

Icewater Seafoods utilises close to 99% of each cod that comes into the plant at Arnold’s Cove in Newfoundland. Image: Offshore Fishery Association

Icewater Seafoods’ leadership on reducing food waste


Icewater Seafoods, based at Arnold’s Cove in Newfoundland and a member of the Offshore Fishery Association, has been a leader for decades in eliminating food waste. The company sells 99.8%…

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Read more about the article Seafood pivotal for rebuilding Norway’s economy
Classified as an essential industry, the Norwegian seafood business has been fully operational during the Covid-19 crisis. Image: Norges Sjømatråd

Seafood pivotal for rebuilding Norway’s economy

The seafood industry is expected to play a key role in getting Norway’s economy and workforce up and running again in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. ‘For Norway and…

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Read more about the article Demand down all round for Norwegian seafood exports
There has been an overall decline in the demand for Norwegian seafood exports during the coronavirus crisis. Image: Norwegian Seafood Council

Demand down all round for Norwegian seafood exports

‘So far we have seen a fall in demand for Norwegian seafood overall. For example, salmon export volumes are stable while the price measured in Euro has fallen by about…

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Read more about the article From the sea to the door
The MMO has opened applications for the new Domestic Seafood Supply Scheme, funding projects to help seafood businesses in England increase the supply of local seafood to domestic markets

From the sea to the door

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is accepting applications for projects that support domestic sales of locally-caught fish and shellfish from now to Monday 11th May under a a new grant…

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Read more about the article Drive to maintain seafood production and exports
Norwegian producers and exports are making efforts to maintain the flow of seafood to export markets. Image: Norwegian Seafood Council

Drive to maintain seafood production and exports

In the face of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Norwegian wild fisheries and aquaculture are both considered of key importance. According to the Norwegian Seafood Council, government, industry and the transport…

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