Introducing the fourth R – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – and Recapture. The concept of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle is a practical guide for the responsible use of planetary resources. When […]
Scottish salmon sector invites auditors to check fish health and welfare, at any time, without advance notice. Farmers are so confident that all sites are adhering to the high standards of […]
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 […]