Tag Europe

• Leadership & Innovation

  June 23, 2019

  Is RAS the game-changer that Europe’s aquaculture sector needs?

  The impact that recirculating aquaculture systems, or RAS, will have on European production remains to be seen, but the general vibe is positive. 

• Marketplace

  December 14, 2015

  Human enteric viruses in shellfish, part 4

  Pathogenic noroviruses have been identified in shellfish from various countries in Europe. The major cause of outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis in humans, norovirus infection is transmitted three main ways, led by consumption of shellfish. 

• Marketplace

  September 23, 2015

  Human enteric viruses in shellfish, part 3

  Epidemiological studies have estimated that noroviruses are responsible for 60 percent to 80 percent of all foodborne outbreaks of gastroenteritis worldwide. Consumption of shellfish is one of three main transmission routes of norovirus infection. 

• Animal Health & Welfare

  July 1, 2013

  Eel production in Europe

  After rapid expansion of glass eel culture in the mid-1990s was followed by overproduction, pricing problems, glass eel shortages and NGO pressures, European Union countries adopted national management plans for the eels. Importation of consumption eels was stopped, and exportation 

• Marketplace

  May 2, 2013

  Fresh salmon product demand, competition in Europe

  Salmon production has long been dominated by Norway, while the United States, Canada and United Kingdom have experienced slow expansion in recent years, and Chile saw a fall and rebound in volume. Norwegian product leads fresh salmon imports in European 

• Environmental & Social Responsibility

  May 1, 2012

  COEXIST project addresses uses, interactions in Europe’s coastal waters

  Throughout Europe, debate is taking place as to whether new fish farms, wind farms, tourist facilities or marine and/or coastal protected areas should be established. Competition for space is increasing. In the COEXIST project, partners from 10 European countries are 

• Marketplace

  May 1, 2009

  Sole show culture potential in Europe

  Early efforts at sole culture in Europe were hampered by several technological and disease problems. Improvements in recirculation technology and advances in feed technology have renewed interest in the species.