Europe, UK, and Norway Seafood and Aquaculture News: Industry Insights and Trends

Europe

Ola Kvalheim, CEO of Ode.

New milestone for Ode: world's first ASC-certified farmed cod producer

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council opened for certification of Atlantic cod less than a year ago, in October 2025.

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Einar Örn Ólafsson, new CEO of First Water.

Einar Örn Ólafsson is the new CEO of First Water

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Aquaculture marine site facility in Scotland.

SAIC: new era, new advisory committee

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Deep-sea autonomous underwater vehicle ocean observation at depths of up to 6,000 metres.

European Commission launches initiative to reinforce Europe's role in ocean observation

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The first halibut transferred to Nordic Halibut's land-based facility.

Nordic Halibut transfers first fish to new Torjulvågen facility

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Support is available for people beginning their careers in seafood, as well as for experienced workers.

UK's Seafish secures £1.4m to expand seafood industry training

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Minister Martin Heydon welcomes European Commissioner Costas Kadis at the Informal Meeting of EU Fisheries Ministers in Cork.

EU places generational renewal at the heart of the future of fisheries and aquaculture

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Ode's worker feeding the cod in a sea farm.

Ode proves cod farming can be profitable

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Smögen, Sweden, antique boat houses and fishing shacks.

EU Commission approves Swedish aid for fisheries and aquaculture amid rising fuel costs

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Farmed kingfish yellowtail at The Kingfish Company's booth in SENA 2025.

Fresh large fish demand supports The Kingfish Company's growth in Q2

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The Spanish fisheries and oceanographic research vessel Emma Bardán will map the seabed before and after trawling with both types of door.

Mediterranean trial tests semi-pelagic trawl doors to reduce seabed impact

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The European Union Seafood Alliance (EUSeA) brings together EAPO, Europêche, FEAP, Seafood Europe and EMPA.

Europe's protein strategy cannot be complete without aquatic foods, says EUSeA

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Norway recorded its highest-ever mortality rate of sea-phase salmon in 2023.

Norway records sharp fall in farmed salmon and trout mortality during first half of 2026

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Killybegs, Ireland's largest fishing port.

Ireland urged to overhaul its fisheries and seafood sector

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Havilah vessel, owned by Inverlussa Marine Services.

Inverlussa acquires majority stake in feed logistics operator co-owned by BioMar

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Hatch Blue invests $2m in aquaculture oxygen technology company Nernst Electric

Hatch Blue invests $2m in aquaculture oxygen technology company Nernst Electric

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Part of the Coast Seafood and Vega Salmon teams during a trade fair.

Coast Seafood more than doubled its pre-tax profits in 2025

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A fishing boat leaves Whitby Harbour, Yorkshire, UK.

England’s fisheries funding scheme approves more than £1m in projects and calls for more applicants

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Salmon was the EU’s most consumed species in 2023, accounting for 10% of apparent consumption, according to the EUMOFA report.

EU seafood consumption falls to decade low, as convenience becomes key

King prawn RAS demonstrator.

UK urged to establish national centre for land-based aquaculture

Mowi branded feedpipes.

Branded feedpipes to identify marine debris

Arctic Seafood Group fish farming site.

Three Helgeland aquaculture operators join forces to buy Arctic Seafood Group

AKVA Group sees quarterly earnings rise 23%

AKVA Group sees quarterly earnings rise 23%

Dr Brad Skelton, Research Fellow at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Scottish project Shell-volution welcomes research fellow Brad Skelton on board

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