Seafood industry value increases despite “uncertain” market conditions
A report from UK trade body Seafish has found that despite “ongoing global pressures”, the UK seafood industry’s trade value increased to £6.09 billion in 2025.
Defra invests £1.5m in UK seafood exports
Government has announced a £1.5 million boost to its Seafood Exports Package, which could see Cornish crab, British scallops and Dover sole reach more plates worldwide.
King Foods enters into administration
Aberdeenshire food business King Foods has gone into administration, according to administrators Interpath.
Waitrose halts mackerel sourcing over sustainability concerns
UK supermarket Waitrose has suspended its mackerel sourcing in response to overfishing, with no time-frame as to when it will start sourcing mackerel again.
Ocean Fish Group acquired by Fortuna
Falkland Islands-based fishing service company Fortuna Ltd has acquired the Ocean Fish Group, aiming to support the expansion and development of the Cornish fishing group.
Colin Faulkner appointed Seafish CEO
UK trade body Seafish has announced the appointment of Colin Faulkner as its new chief executive.
