Trials aim to establish whether innovative technology can be used to guide shrimp into the net.

The move follows a similar statement about the slaughter method published in England in December 2025.

Three innovation projects were presented during the event, along with a panel discussion on welfare issues.

A project to explore humane alternatives to claw nicking was profiled during the animal welfare charity’s event.

Most of the farmed seafood supplied to gategroup will meet certification standards by 2030.

Restaurants can learn how to ensure high decapod welfare standards in their kitchens.

The retailer was the only major UK supermarket without a policy on humane stunning and slaughter.

Ace Aquatec’s research appeared to show that in-water stunning is effective without causing shell or flesh damage.

The Snapshot report reveals a new leader while humane stunning and slaughter moves up the agenda.

Now in its fourth year, the latest industry benchmark report on decapod welfare will be released on 25 March with a free webinar.

Asda has set out new commitments to raise welfare requirements for some decapod crustaceans.

The Animal Sentience Committee has also called for decapods to be included in animal welfare legislation.