Ideal Foods to join the UK Pavilion at Foodex Japan 2021. British company, Ideal Foods Ltd is delighted to announce that it has accepted an invitation by DIT Japan to […]
Sea cucumbers to help aquaculture out of an environmental pickle. A team of aquaculture researchers is exploring how the use of sea cucumbers could help minimise the environmental impact of […]
SAIC welcomes three new board members to kick-start 2021.The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has appointed a trio of international aquaculture experts to its board, bringing a combined 80 years […]
End of trade of deforestation linked soy. The Brazilian soy suppliers to the salmon industry, CJ Selecta, Caramuru and Imcopa/Cervejaria Petrópolis, will implement a 100 percent deforestation and conversion free […]
Aker BioMarine joins industry alliance to reduce the carbon footprint of Norwegian salmon Aker BioMarine joins forces with The Bellona Foundation, the Norwegian Seafood Federation and six other major players […]
New CEO and Chairman for Norcod The Norwegian aquaculture pioneer, Norcod, has appointed Christian Riber as new CEO. At the same time Marit Solberg steps up as new Chairman of […]
Breeding Climate Robust Salmon. Breeding salmon for growth or resistance to sea lice in cold waters may have little effect if the offspring grow up in warmer waters. “With climate […]
Scottish start-up wins contract to support Silicon Valley alternative protein trials. SalmoSim, a salmon simulator start-up, has secured its first commercial contract with California-based Calysta, supporting trials for a sustainable […]
SeaBOS commits to time-bound goals for a healthy ocean. For the first time in the history of seafood production, ten of the largest seafood companies in the world have committed […]
Final organic salmon harvested from Loch Ewe – Following agreement with Wester Ross Area Salmon Fishery Board, Mowi is closing operations at its salmon farm at Loch Ewe. The final […]
Norwegian salmon in top spot on global sustainable food ranking – Norwegian salmon tops most sustainable protein production ranking For the second year in a row, the world’s largest salmon […]
A Meeting of Minds An online event to celebrate Scotland’s aquaculture sector ‘A Meeting of Minds’ will be staged on Zoom on Thursday 26 November 2020 from 10:30 to 12:00. […]
Industry experts behind new seafood investment company Kjetil Haga and Simen Landmark launches private equity fund Bluefront Equity. The fund will invest in supplier companies that make the future seafood […]
One of the most comprehensive studies of wild Atlantic salmon genetics has begun in Scotland to gauge the impact of any interbreeding between wild and farm-raised salmon. The study has […]
Global Salmon Initiative strengthens climate commitments, announcing new ambitious targets as part of advanced vision for the future. Reaching beyond initial ASC certification ambitions, to establish salmon farming as the […]
Salmon farms have ASC certification suspended and withdrawn – A Chilean salmon farm has been suspended from Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification following an escape incident. The Caicura 149 Farm […]
Moorings and nets for high energy sites. With high energy aquaculture sites to oversee in Scotland’s Western Isles, Mowi Regional Seawater Manager Kris Laird wanted to see for himself how […]
Duo appointed to lead Women in Scottish Aquaculture network. Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) – a grassroots network aimed at promoting diversity, supporting men and women in their careers, and […]
First UK company to achieve ASC certification. Mowi Scotland has become the first aquaculture company in the world to achieve Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for freshwater lochs. Loch Lochy […]
Clinical chemistry could shift aquaculture’s approach to fish health. Researchers in Scotland are working towards a significant breakthrough in proactively managing fish health with the development of a biochemical monitoring […]