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FishThe power of fish protein for athletes
The Tokyo Olympics choose Msc sustainable fishing
Athletes have different nutritional needs depending on their discipline, upcoming competition, and the needs of their training regimen. " A good source of protein at every meal helps muscle repair and... more
FishSpain, France and Italy Comprise Over a Half of European Frozen Crustacean Imports
In value terms, imports dropped to $4.6B (-2,7%) in 2020
In 2020, frozen crustaceans imports in the European Union reduced to 601K tonnes, which is down by -2.7% on the year before, due to supply chain disruptions and limitations of the HoReCa segment. In value... more
FishTuna Day: Rio Mare reaffirms its commitments to sustainability
According to the ISSF, 87% of tuna stocks are in good health today
On the occasion of World Tuna Day, which was celebrated on 2 May, Rio Mare (Bolton Group), leader in the canned tuna market in Italy and Europe, reiterated the importance of sustainable fishing and its... more
FishPirovano (Rio Mare) leaves the board of Issf
Kevin Blixer of Thai Union appointed to chair of the foundation for marine sustainability
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) announced the appointment of Kevin Bixler as Chair of its Board of Directors. Mr. Bixler, Global Director of Group Fish Procurement for Thai Union... more
FishZarotti closes 2020 with record growth
Turnover for the group of fish preserves equal to 39.6 million (+ 23%)
Zarotti of Parma, specialized for 70 years in the production of canned fish (tuna, anchovies, anchovies, mackerel), closed 2020 with a + 23% turnover, going from 32 to 39.6 million in revenues: an increase... more
FishNutreco, advances the sustainability roadmap
The Dutch giant of animal nutrition joins the Science Based Target initiative
Nutreco, Dutch group, a global leader in animal nutrition and feed for aquaculture, announces the rollout of its sustainability strategy through to the end of 2025. This five-year strategy, called RoadMap... more
FishThe importance of women in the Greek aquaculture sector
On March 8, Hapo opens the doors of the factories of the associated companies to address the issue
On the occasion of the International Women's Rights Day or, more commonly, "Women's Day", which occurs on March 8 every year, Hapo (Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization) opens the doors... more
FishMare Aperto achieves Co2 neutrality
Achieved one objective of the "We Sea" corporate social responsibility program
Mare Aperto, a company among the leaders in sustainability in the canned fish sector, announces the achievement of neutrality in CO2 emissions as part of its commitment to energy sustainability, one of... more
FishThe Starlacks salmon to Arcadia Sgr
With the support of Banca Euromibiliare, Ethica and Banco Bpm
Arcadia Sgr has acquired 100% of Starlaks Italia, making the fourth investment of the Private Equity fund Arcadia Small Cap II. The agreement was signed with the founding partners of Starlaks Andrea Balbo,... more
FishBrussels promotes sustainable fish consumption
"Taste the Ocean", a social campaign supported by 9 European chefs, is starting
The European Commission has launched "Taste the Ocean", a new campaign on social networks in which the best European chefs promote the consumption of fish and shellfish caught or produced in a sustainable... more
Press releaseThe "Blue Cookbook" of Msc sustainable fishing is coming
Ten international chefs together for the oceans
Marine Stewardship Council (Msc), a non-profit organization that works to promote seafood sustainability through its standards for sustainable fishing, publishes the "Blue Cookbook": 10 recipes from 10... more
FishSkretting Italia certifies its "zero emissions" portfolio
First aquaculture feed producer to obtain the status
ISO 14067: 2018 is the international standard that provides globally agreed principles, requirements and guidelines for quantifying and reporting the carbon footprint of a product more
IndustryTyson Ventures invests in vegetable shrimp
New Wave Foods raises $ 18 million in a series A funding round
New Wave Foods, a San Francisco, California-based manufacturer of a plant-based shrimp alternative, raised $ 18 million in a Series A funding round, Forbes reported. This figure includes an investment... more
FishAntitrust: ok the acquisition of Lagumar Seas by Pai Partners
The transaction in Italy concerns Riunione Industrie Alimentari and doesn't create a dominant position
Green light by the Italian antitrust to the acquisition of the Spanish group Lagumar Seas (parent of the Iberian fish brand Angulas Aguinaga, 220 million euros in turnover in 2019) by Maverick Directorship... more
FishChristmas, fish on the eve for 15 million Italian families
Fish turnover of the holidays at -25%, reports PescAgri-Cia
Covid and tight travel will not deprive Italians of the fish menu, typical of Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. It will be brought to the table in 2 out of 3 houses, with an average cost of € 70 p... more
Studies and researchVitalis Prima, the diet of breeders and fry
Skretting's new nutritional solution, meets the needs of farmers
Launched globally, Vitalis Prima is Skretting's new marine breeder nutritional solution that supports spawning and fry health. The product that replaces Vitalis Cal, incorporates some of the latest... more
Press releaseMarine Stewardship Council publishes new "Annual Report"
409 fishing activities have the certification Msc
Marine Stewardship Council, an international non-profit organization that promotes ocean health through its seafood sustainability standards, publishes the new annual report containing data and the progress... more
Press releaseFeed4Future carbon neutral offering now available for Skretting customers
First-to-market low impact feed now available for Italian farmers, taking Italian aquaculture to new levels of sustainability
Feed4Future is born, the innovative carbon neutral line feeds by Skretting based on raw materials and by-products from the food industry. About a quarter of the world's greenhouse gas emissions are... more
DistributionMareblu (Thai Union): a new 'drop-proof' tuna adv campaign in Italy
The new spot emblem of authenticity, practicality and Italian style
The new Mareblu Tuna in Oil arrives on Italian tables thanks to a new commercial spot broadcast by the main national televisions, a sequel to the advertising campaign launched in July 2020. Mareblu, a... more
FishSkretting Italy rallies the value chain for post-COVID opportunities
The new aperitivONline platform is helping to reimagine aquaculture food systems
Recognising that the food landscape is likely to be very different as the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, Skretting Italy has been hard at work alongside many of the country’s leading aquaculture p... more
FishTuna fishing, a new guidebook detailing best-practices
Published by the International Pole & Line Foundation and the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation
A new guidebook detailing science-based best-practices for maximising catch value and also minimising the environmental impacts of these fisheries is jointly published by the International Pole & Line... more
FishBolton Group Acquires Tri Marine Global Tuna Supply Operations
The Italian group becomes the world's second largest tuna operator
Tri Marine, one of the world’s leading sustainable tuna supply companies, today announced the sale of its global tuna supply business to its longtime partner, Bolton Group. The Italian group, owned by N... more
FishISSF: new and amended conservation measures for tuna fishing
Longline vessels, tuna supply chain and data reporting /ATTACHMENT and VIDEO
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) announced last week the adoption of two new conservation measures to facilitate continuous improvement across global tuna fisheries. The Foundation... more
FishItalian tuna giant Bolton commits to new sustainable goal
Greenpeace: "Reducing use of drifting FADs s a solid step in the right direction"
Italian company Bolton Group, one of the world’s largest shelf-stable seafood suppliers, has committed to source 50% of its tuna fished with selective fishing methods by 2020. The new policy amounts t... more
FishMarine Science and Conservation Experts Join ISSF Committees
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation is a global coalition of scientists, the tuna industry and WWF
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Environmental Stakeholder Committee (ESC) and one addition to its Scientific Advisory... more