Dutch authorities have denied permission for a Russian reefer to land in the country, after the publication of a news report identifying several Russian fishing vessels that the authors say are involved in espionage. According to the report the fishing…
Speaking anonymously to online seafood news site Undercurrent News, a Tesco insider appears to have confirmed that the company is following its removal of Russian fish from its remaining fresh counters and fresh fish products with a complete ban on…
The Faroe Islands announced last week what it claimed was an ‘extension of a port ban’ on Russian fishing vessels – but this does not apply to vessels that swapped quota with Faroe in the widely criticised deal, made earlier…
Leaders at the recent Ostend summit were widely reported to have discussed in detail the ongoing risks that Russia poses to European energy supplies. This is not only through tightening of oil and gas supplies to Europe, but in terms…
The long-discussed imposition of 35% tariffs on imported Russian fish was finally confirmed last week, following a meeting between the fish and chip sector and Defra minister Victoria Prentis, reports Andy Read. The tariffs will be applied immediately to all…
The Faroe Islands continued to defy international opinion on sanctioning Russia last week, amid growing condemnation, reports Andy Read. Criticism came from international fish processors, the fishing industry and the Marine Stewardship Council, which previously withdrew accreditation of several shared…
The figures are now well-known across the industry, but three months ago, very few people realised how dependent the UK – the catering trade in particular – is on Russian fish, reports Andy Read. Knee-jerk announcements by politicians make great…
The figures are now well-known across the industry, but three months ago, very few people realised how dependent the UK – the catering trade in particular – is on Russian fish, reports Andy Read. Knee-jerk announcements by politicians make great…
The figures are now well-known across the industry, but three months ago, very few people realised how dependent the UK – the catering trade in particular – is on Russian fish, reports Andy Read. Knee-jerk announcements by politicians make great…
The figures are now well-known across the industry, but three months ago, very few people realised how dependent the UK – the catering trade in particular – is on Russian fish, reports Andy Read. Knee-jerk announcements by politicians make great…
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