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While the global aquaculture industry has blossomed in recent years, it is increasingly relying on species that are 'less beneficial' for food security, climate mitigation, and biodiversity, a new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia has suggested.

Aquaculture production trends are ‘moving in the wrong direction’, study suggests

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While the global aquaculture industry has blossomed in recent years, it is increasingly relying on species that are ‘less beneficial’…

New data published by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) shows that sales of certified sustainable seafood featuring the MSC ecolabel rose by 14% last year in the UK.

Sustainable seafood sales rose last year in the UK, US

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New data published by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) shows that sales of certified sustainable seafood featuring the MSC ecolabel…

Thai Union Group, which owns seafood brands such as John West and Petit Navire, has reported an increase in its FTSE Russell ESG Score, a sustainability-focused index that measures progress against key environmental, social, and governance pillars.

Seafood producer Thai Union Group sees improvement in ESG score

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Thai Union Group, which owns seafood brands such as John West and Petit Navire, has reported an increase in its…

Thai Union Group PCL, one of the world's largest seafood producers, has called for greater collective action to conserve the world's oceans.

Thai Union calls for accelerated collective action on ocean conservation

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Thai Union Group PCL, one of the world’s largest seafood producers, has called for greater collective action to conserve the…

Governments, business leaders and communities need to come together to invest in "scalable, traceable waste infrastructure" to tackle ocean waste, Raffi Schieir, director at Prevented Ocean Plastic has said.

‘Scalable, traceable infrastructure’ necessary to tackle ocean waste

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Governments, business leaders and communities need to come together to invest in “scalable, traceable waste infrastructure” to tackle ocean waste,…

Seafood conglomerate Thai Union Group has secured a $150 million 'Blue Loan' from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to support its sustainable production efforts.

Thai Union secures ‘Blue Loan’ to support sustainable production

12 months ago5 months ago4 mins

Seafood conglomerate Thai Union Group has secured a $150 million ‘Blue Loan’ from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to support…

The sustainability of the American fisheries sector is at risk following the signing of a new executive order issued by President Trump to reduce regulations on catch levels, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has said.

Sustainability of US fisheries sector at risk due to executive order

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The sustainability of the American fisheries sector is at risk following the signing of a new executive order issued by…

Ireland's aquaculture sector – specifically the salmon, rope mussel and oyster segments – has demonstrated a 'good environmental performance', BIM, Ireland's seafood development agency has said.

Ireland’s aquaculture sector demonstrates ‘good environmental performance’

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Ireland‘s aquaculture sector – specifically the salmon, rope mussel and oyster segments – has demonstrated a ‘good environmental performance’, BIM, Ireland’s seafood…

Consumers changing diets for environmental reasons, says MSC

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

A new study by the MSC has revealed that a large proportion of shoppers are changing their diets are doing so due to environmental concerns.

Thai Union Signs Up To Two Global Environmental Initiatives

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Thai Union, a seafood producer behind the John West and King Oscar brands, has joined two global environmental initiatives, Ocean Breakthroughs and Transforming our Food Systems.