Fishing News 30th April 2026

This issue follows the UK seafood industry to Barcelona, where the fisheries minister announced additional export support and met businesses seeking new international markets. It also examines calls for government action to protect domestic food production as exceptionally high fuel costs squeeze fishing businesses. Other highlights include the launch of the Cornwall Fisheries Science Board, Northern Ireland’s efforts to resolve its crewing crisis and a royal celebration of the Fishermen’s Mission. Readers can also discover Cornish hake’s latest sustainability certification, emerging ideas for using every part of the catch and the strongest trends from the global seafood trade.