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Nina Rosen joins ISSF Environmental Stakeholder Committee. New ESC member brings expertise in traceability, transparency, and fisheries conservation. The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nina Rosen to the Environmental Stakeholder Committee (ESC).   The ESC comprises representatives from conservation organisations who voluntarily contribute expertise and independent perspectives that help inform ISSF’s science-based work in global tuna fisheries. The Committee provides advice to the ISSF Board of Directors on issues for consideration before taking action on specific sustainability efforts, including the adoption of ISSF conservation measures. Through this collaborative structure, ISSF helps translate scientific recommendations…

Iran war’s impact on food supply chains and inflation examined by MPs.  Evidence session: Fairness in the food supply chain Tuesday 19 May, 10.00, committee room 6, Palace of Westminster Watch on Parliamentlive.tv The EFRA Committee will examine the impact of the Iran war on the UK’s food supply chains, and what policies could make them more resilient and fairer to producers, manufacturers and consumers. The current conflict has curtailed fertiliser production, due to shipments of ammonia and urea through the strait of Hormuz being delayed or halted altogether. Oil prices also rose 30% in March this year, causing a knock-on effect to energy costs for many sectors. Among the witnesses in this session, part of the Committee’s long-term thematic work on ‘food supply chain…

Integrating genomic selection into Pacific oyster breeding programme. Australian Seafood Industries (ASI) is transitioning from traditional family-based selection to a fully operational genomic selection framework. Working in collaboration with the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), and the University of Tasmania, this work represents an advanced implementation of genomics in a commercial molluscan breeding programme. Initial analyses suggest meaningful improvements in selection accuracy, particularly for traits that are difficult or expensive to measure directly. What is Genomic Selection, and Why Does It Matter? Genomic selection is a method that uses dense DNA marker information to predict the genetic potential of individual…

UK support is huge step forward for international fishing safety. The UK Government is proud to be backing the first global agreement on fishing safety. Fishing is one of the world’s most dangerous industries, and the International Maritime Organization’s Cape Town Agreement (2012) aims to improve the safety of fishers on an international scale. The agreement sets out mandatory minimum safety standards for fishing vessels, more than 24m in length, and their crew, as well as the combatting of illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing. Coming into force next year, the Cape Town Agreement is expected to boost safety standards for tens of…

Smoked trout and dill crème fraiche canapés. The delicate taste of smoked trout makes it a small pre-dinner or party bite. Recipe courtesy British Trout Association Prep time: About 10 minutes Skill level: Extremely easy! Makes 12 Ingredients 100g smoked British trout 1 loaf rye bread 100g full fat crème fraiche 1 tbsp chopped dill (or chives), plus extra for decoration Juice of half a lemon Salt and pepper Method Slice the bread to around 1.5cm thickness and using a small cookie cutter around 5cm diameter. You will need 3-4 slices of bread to stamp out 12 circles. You could…

UHI researchers secure major UKRI funding to tackle pharmaceutical pollution from rivers to oceans. Researchers from across the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) partnership have secured two major UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) awards totalling £2.4 million; to investigate how pharmaceutical pollution is affecting freshwater and marine environments – and what this could mean for environmental and human health. The projects bring together experts in environmental science, oceanography, ecology, public health, social science and healthcare to address the growing global challenge of contaminants in aquatic ecosystems using a ‘One Health’ approach, recognising the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health.…

Coalition for Fisheries Transparency and partners welcome UK ratification of IMO Cape Town Agreement. The Coalition for Fisheries Transparency (CFT) welcomes the UK’s ratification of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Cape Town Agreement, a major ocean treaty which will protect fisher safety at sea, advance fisheries transparency and help deter illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The UK is demonstrating its leadership by achieving Principle 8 of the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency. The UK has become the first State to ratify the IMO Cape Town Agreement since its full ratification in February 2026. This international treaty establishes global minimum…

Peterhead Port Authority has introduced a new E-Auction system in its fish market to replace of the traditional shout-out auction. Final testing was being carried out as this publication went to press and the technology was due to go live on 31st March. Extensive training has been carried out on the system since January, and new grading standards and size grading criteria have been introduced. PPA Fishing Business Unit Manager Marshall Birnie said: “Peterhead Port Authority is committed to maintaining transparent, consistent and recognised quality standards to protect buyers, sellers, end consumers and the reputation of Scottish seafood.” The E-Auction…

Scottish salmon keeps top UK export crown as India trade deal opens new £130m opportunity Scottish salmon has once again confirmed its status as the United Kingdom’s leading food export, while new trade opportunities in India could deliver a further £130 million in exports over the next decade. Figures published by HMRC show international sales of Scottish salmon reached £828 million in 2025, maintaining its position as the UK’s top food export ahead of products such as cheese, chocolate and lamb. Export volumes also reached a record 111,000 tonnes, reflecting continued global demand for the premium product. The fish, farmed…

Princess Royal opens multi-million salmon facility. Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal has officially opened Bakkafrost Scotland’s multi-million pound Applecross facility, marking a major step forward in sustainable Scottish salmon production. The state-of the art development in Wester Ross is the UK’s largest freshwater recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) and is central to the company’s ambition to become the most sustainable Scottish salmon producer. During today’s [WED] visit, The Princess Royal toured the Applecross freshwater facility, met employees and local guests, and learned how advanced technology is being used to improve fish welfare, reduce environmental impact and support high value, skilled rural…