The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is offering a free webinar to help businesses source sustainable seafood. ‘Conscious consumption’ is on the rise, with 43% of seafood consumers saying sustainability is a key consideration in their purchase in a 2021 YouGov…
The House of Lords European Affairs Committee has published a report on the free trade agreement with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, concluded in July, which says that the agreement has potential benefits for the UK fish processing industry. The agreement…
Applications are now open for a third round of funding from the UK Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF). The programme seeks ideas from innovators looking to introduce novel and practical solutions into the sector that will help to secure it a…
Informed by market research, Seafish has launched the theme for the second year of its long-term consumer marketing initiative, Love Seafood. Love Seafood celebrates its first birthday on 1 October. Seafish, the public body that supports the UK seafood industry,…
Seafish has published its latest review into how the impacts of Covid-19 have been felt across the seafood supply chain in the UK. Its latest report covers January to March 2021. This was a period of uncertainty and volatility for…
As the Love Seafood initiative moves into its second year, Seafish is planning a programme of campaigns through the rest of 2021 to enthuse UK consumers about specific types of seafood. Love Seafood is a 20-year initiative to encourage more…
A report issued by the Scottish government to mark five years since the Brexit referendum notes ‘immediate, severe and visible impacts’ on the Scottish seafood sector as a consequence of the UK’s departure from the EU. ‘The Brexit Referendum Five…
– East Anglia future plan – Endeavour V & Ocean Challenge launched in Poland – ‘Manage quotas locally to save North Devon fishery’ – Wales launches its first plan for marine management – Eastern IFCA recognised for best practice –…
Thousands of visitors sample local fresh seafood and fishing heritage, during sun-drenched weekend festival at Portsoy Attractions including iconic vessels from previous eras, skiff racing, live music and dancing, art, craft and food fairs, international exhibitions, and search and rescue…
A team of chefs from Brighton’s The Salt Room restaurant, 2017 UK winners of the Seafood Restaurant of the Year Competition – organised by Seafish and The Caterer – recently went on an educational study trip showcasing Brixham’s fish and…
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