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CSA EXPANDS WATER-COLUMN ACOUSTIC CAPABILITY WITH ECHOVIEW SOFTWARE CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA), has announced an expansion of its water-column acoustic capabilities through the acquisition of a licensed installation of Echoview software fishfocus.co.uk/csa-expands-wa…

JODIE KUNTZSCH, BLUE ECONOMY AMBASSADOR . Fish Focus celebrates #womeninseafood with Jody Kuntzsch. When I landed in New Zealand more than twenty years ago, I thought I was embarking on a three‑month backpacking adventure, not starting a career fishfocus.co.uk/jodie-kuntzsch…

ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION OF UK FOOD AND DRINK MANUFACTURING REVEALED New figures show that the food and drink manufacturing sector now contributes £42bn to the UK’s economy. fishfocus.co.uk/economic-contr…

SCOTLAND’S FOOD MANUFACTURERS CALL FOR ACTION TO PROTECT SECTOR’S FUTURE Food and drink is Scotland’s largest manufacturing sector – now contributing £5.7bn to the Scottish economy and employing 43,000 people across the country fishfocus.co.uk/scotlands-food…

ESS FINDS MPA IMPACT MEASUREMENT FEASIBLE AND INFORMATIVE ESS demonstrates that measuring the contribution of marine protection areas (MPAs) towards healthy Scottish seas is “feasible and informative.” fishfocus.co.uk/ess-finds-mpa-…

NATIONAL FISH & CHIP AWARDS SERVES THE SCRAP BOX WITH THE UK’S OFFICIAL TAKEAWAY OF THE YEAR TITLE Scrap Box in York received the top honour of Takeaway of the Year at the recent National Fish & Chip Awards 2026 @NFFF_UK #fishandcips #eatmorefish fishfocus.co.uk/national-fish-…

ALASKA POLLOCK FISHERY RECERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE AGAINST MSC STANDARD Recertification of the Alaska pollock fishery against the @MSCecolabel standard was finalised, reaffirming the fishery’s status as a responsibly managed and sustainable seafood resource fishfocus.co.uk/alaska-pollock…

TWO THIRDS OF SCOTS MORE LIKELY TO VOTE FOR PARTIES THAT BACK FISHING On behalf of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (@sff_uk ), Opinion Matters asked 1,000 adults for their views on the sector ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary election on 7th May. fishfocus.co.uk/two-thirds-of-…

SCOTTISH FOOD AND DRINK PRODUCERS URGED TO RE-THINK GROWTH STRATEGIES At a time when economic pressures are reshaping the landscape, industry leaders and producers convened in Edinburgh this week for the ‘Insight to Impact’ event fishfocus.co.uk/scottish-food-…

REAL FOOD CAFE SETS THE BENCHMARK FOR UK FISH AND CHIP SHOPS The Real Food Cafe built its reputation on quality cooking and well sourced ingredients, a model that combines responsible sourcing, tight cost control, waste reduction and community engagement. fishfocus.co.uk/real-food-cafe…

A recent study found that Scottish caught pelagic fish such as herring and mackerel have a low carbon footprint compared to other types of food production, making them a good food choice for the environmentally conscious consumer. scotspelagicprocessors.com #PelagicFishing

The Remote Electronic Monitoring Early Adopter trial onboard fishing vessels has ended, after 18 months of collecting data, revealing useful information. Data analysis will continue and inform the next phase. Read the blog: bit.ly/4sPjfgm #RemoteElectronicMonitoring #REM

Sharing is caring with our Fritto Misto 🐟🦀🦑🍤🦐 an exquisite sharing platter of soft shell crab, calamari, cod, and whole tail prawns in Fish City batter and grilled tiger prawn served with our homemade tartare and Marie Rose ✨ #FishFriday

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Need your L2 #FoodSafety cert? Our course gives you practical ways to teach & model safe practice, with relevant examples for secondary food rooms. Join us, 7 May, in Harrow ⤵️ food-teachers-centre.cademy.io/food-safety-in… #teachCPD #FoodEd

At the Seafood Expo North America, Michael Cohen, ISSF Market Outreach Associate, joined the Tuna Transparency Science Fair. During a panel discussion, he highlighted how ISSF’s PVR and VOSI help companies track vessel‑level progress. His message: “Seek progress, not perfection.”

Job Vacancy: Harbour Patrol Assistant 🚤 In this water‑based role, you’ll support the Harbour Patrol Team in maintaining safe navigation, advising waterway users, and helping uphold Port Authority byelaws. 📅 Closing Date: 31/03/26 📍 Apply now: tinyurl.com/mr374sup

Eco are supporters at this year's IceFish! The Icelandic Fisheries and Aquaculture exhibition and conference brings together top professionals from the commercial fishing industry to showcase the latest technology, projects and innovations. Join us icefish.is/newfront/exhib…