Salmon sector expresses frustration with export red tape. Scotland’s salmon sector – the UK’s biggest food export – has expressed frustration over ongoing red tape which has now cost an […]
Aquaculture supply chain looks to the future through AquaFarm. Innovation drives the sector of aquaculture towards the sustainability, while research continually strives to find solutions to improve our food safety […]
Ace Aquatec appoints new Head of Sales to support growth. Award-winning Dundee-based aquaculture technology company Ace Aquatec have begun the new year by expanding their team, with the addition of […]
New Pike-perch Module expands ASC species coverage. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is proud to announce the launch of the new Pike-perch Module. The Module, which aims to promote species […]
MOWI products scoop awards. MOWI ended the year with much to celebrate with core and new products winning three prestigious 2023 awards. MOWI celebrated wins in the Quality Food Awards, The Grocer’s […]
Fish farm barge fire quickly brought under control. A fire broke out on Monday morning, 8th of January, on a feed barge that serves Cooke Aquaculture Scotland’s West Fara salmon farm, […]
Strong fourth quarter from Salmon Evolution. Norwegian land-based salmon farmer Salmon Evolution has ended 2023 with an all-time high biomass and record harvest volumes in Q4. As per 31 December […]
Vietnam conference on building value for surimi and fishmeal products. Representatives of Vietnamese firms recently gathered to discuss how to improve the value and quality of surimi and fishmeal products […]
Havida and GroAqua join forces to strengthen international position. Havida from Norway and GroAqua, two technology companies specialising in aquaculture feeding and sustainable fish growth, are merging. This strategic alliance […]
Scottish Greens call for action to tackle issues on salmon farms. The Scottish Greens have written to the Rural Affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon calling for urgent talks on tackling problems in Scotland’s […]
Aqua-Spark secures boost to enhance aquaculture in Africa. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has allocated a substantial US$16 million to the Aqua-Spark holding company to […]
Scientists make guide for assessing gene editing. It all started with finding a solution to prevent salmon lice infection and harm. The cooperation between scientists from a range of different […]
Huge breeding potential in microalgae. Scientists have now shown that microalgae can grow faster and form more omega-3 if bred. This makes them even more interesting as a feed ingredient. At […]
Kuwait boost for local food systems and fisheries. Aqua Bridge Group, a global leader in aquaculture development, and Enertech, the Kuwait-based innovator, investor, and developer of end-to-end sustainable solutions, have announced […]
Salmon farmers lead global sustainability league table. A global league table of sustainable food producers has placed four salmon farmers operating in Scotland in the top ten. The ‘Coller FAIRR […]
Comment on Highlands population trends. Highland Council has warned that parts of the region are being “drained” of people. Trade body Salmon Scotland is calling for £10 million-a-year in licence fees […]
Ode and C Food Norway collaborate to utilise the entire cod. Ode, the world’s largest company in cod farming, and C Food Norway, recognised for their focus on sustainable seafood production […]
SAIC to deliver funding boost for aquaculture research in 2024. Seven innovation projects awarded R&D support for fish health and wellbeing. The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) is supporting further […]