29th April 2026

ALDI announces new commitments to address prawn welfare

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

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24th April 2026

Study claims electrical stunning does not negatively affect prawn quality

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

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25th March 2026

Processor leaps into pole position in latest decapod welfare benchmark report

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

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4th March 2026

Upcoming launch of The Snapshot 2025 report

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

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25th February 2026

Large supermarket joins competitors improving prawn welfare standards.

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

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19th January 2026

UK Government confirms boiling alive ‘not acceptable’ for killing decapods

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

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18th December 2025

Aquatic Life Institute launches fourth annual aquaculture certification benchmark

The latest report ranks certification programs on welfare standards, some of which have added transport conditions.

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17th December 2025

Ace Aquatec’s first humane stunning machine supplied to Africa

The new system in Lesotho delivers rapid, in-water stunning for trout and reflects growing efforts to apply humane slaughter methods across aquaculture species.

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17th November 2025

Criminal case opened against supermarket over lobster mistreatment.

Chilean Justice Department has accepted a legal complaint accusing Jumbo of violating animal welfare laws in its handling of live lobsters.

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29th October 2025

First legal guidance for farmed fish welfare to be introduced in Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced its commitment to developing official guidance. legislation for farmed fish welfare.

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30th September 2025

Nephrop welfare project up for international accolade

Fisheries Innovation and Sustainability nominated for Global Seafood Alliance Responsible Seafood Innovation Awards. 

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15th September 2025

Another major certification scheme commits to banning eyestalk ablation

The Global Seafood Alliance is the latest organisation to demand better shrimp welfare practices and policies.

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