UK Lords: EU access vital if fishing industry is to thrive
A report by the House of Lords EU committee said that most fish currently eaten in Britain is imported while three-quarters of Britain’s catch is exported
WWF welcomes Lords’ Brexit warning over fisheries
The UK's second legislative chamber after the Houses of Parliament warned that the country maintained an obligation to manage fisheries along with coastal states
Five Star parent sees strong Q1 ahead of ‘toughest year’
Sales and profits for Boparan Holdings were up ahead of 2017, though it warned of the impending impact from Brexit and inflation
Scottish fishing industry seeks MP support for Brexit outcomes
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation is set to seek cross-party support in parliament, as MPs debate the future of the UK fishing industry on Dec. 1
New Grieg Shetland MD sees ‘threats and opportunities’ in Brexit
Grant Cumming, who takes over the firm this week, noted currency exchanges are likely to mean good salmon sales, but greater feed costs
160,000 new jobs for Britain’s coasts outlined in post-Brexit action plan
British think-tank New Economics Foundation wants to see 160,000 new jobs on the UK's coasts, as part of an economic stimulus program it is calling a 'Blue New Deal'
Ecuador joins EU-Colombia, Peru trade agreement
Ecuador joins EU trade agreement with Colombia and Peru, which will eliminate tariffs for all seafood exports
UK fishing industry feeling ‘betrayed’ by current Brexit negotiations
Pre-referendum poll suggested 92% of fishermen wanted to leave the EU, but many are now worried the prime minister will roll common fisheries policy into UK law
Coldwater shrimp price rise stalls, though UK faces further hikes
Prices on cooked and peeled shrimp have leveled out, though sources expect UK buyers to have to pay more in 2017
Scottish fishing leaders stress Brexit opportunities to gov’t
Pro-Brexit Scottish fishing leaders are meeting this week with government representatives in London and Edinburgh