Norway sets interim 2025 mackerel quota of 130,000t
In advance of a final quota confirmation, Norway's government has set an interim quota to allow vessels to head out fishing early in the year
Norway, EU set bilateral fishing quotas for North Sea, Skagerrak
Norway has traded 10,316t of Barents Sea cod to the EU, for which it will receive fishing opportunities in EU waters for shrimp, Greenland halibut and blue whiting
Pelagia to open new mackerel filleting factory in 2025 as part of value drive
Norwegian pelagics giant Pelagia is set to open a new filleting factory in Egersund for single-frozen mackerel next year, according to CEO Egil Haugstad.
Cornelis Vrolijk UK arm’s profit jumps as blue whiting quotas offset industry pressures
The firm's gross profit and EBITDA increased notably by 320% and 171% year-on-year, respectively, to €4.32m and €5.16m
MarinTrust updates standard for ‘world that has changed’
Its updated standard -- called simply 'Version 3' -- is the organization's attempt to keep pace in a fast-moving world, as well as 'future-proof' the standard
Russian pollock surimi price dives 20%, torturing Asian producers
Industry sources at Seafood Expo Global warned that Japan could eventually lose supply sources
What climate change could mean for Northeast Atlantic fish stocks
Rising seawater temperatures will have serious impacts on stocks of Northeast Atlantic mackerel and saithe, though North Sea species like turbot and whiting may benefit
Austevoll subsidiary sells pair of pelagic trawlers in $177m deal
Br Birkeland will make $177m from the sale of M/S Birkeland and M/S Talbor, alongside their associated purse seine quotas and trawl quotas for blue whiting
Ocean conservation charity takes legal action against UK gov’t over fishing policies
Blue Marine Foundation, a charity dedicated to ocean conservation, has initiated legal proceedings against the UK government for 'disregarding scientific advice' when establishing fish quotas
Mixed results for Austevoll’s pelagic business, but outlook brighter
Austevoll Seafood's pelagic fishing operations faced a mixed fourth quarter, but the firm expressed optimism for improved conditions in 2024