Trude Olafsen hands over role in Sjømat Norge. After ten years in Sjømat Norge, the Norwegian Seafood Federation, Trude Olafsen is handing over the role to Arnstein Hosaas. Olafsen has […]
String jellyfish now reaching the North Atlantic coast – Researchers urge UK and Faroese fishers to report sightings. A jellyfish species that previously caused significant losses at salmon farms in […]
NES secures contract for new live fish carrier. Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) has been awarded a contract to act as system integrator and deliver power and automation systems to a newbuild […]
Salmon have 48 hours to defeat sea lice. New scientific findings highlight the early immune response as the key to natural sea lice resistance in salmon. “When sea lice attach, […]
Proximar triples salmon standing biomass. Proximar Seafood AS is announcing its fourth production update following the successful initiation of production of Atlantic salmon in its Oyama-facility in Japan in October […]
Grieg Seafood to invest in new post-smolt unit. Grieg Seafood to invest in new post-smolt unit in Finnmark, to improve fish health, welfare and sustainability The new land-based facility, which […]
Scottish salmon farmers dramatically reduce antibiotic usage. Scotland’s salmon farming companies have dramatically reduced antibiotic medicine use by more than half in the space of a year. A new report published […]
ASC awards best seafood brand, retailer & retail supplier of 2023, in annual ceremony. For the third consecutive year, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) joined the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) […]
Holographic cameras bring sea lice early warning system into focus. A team of researchers in Scotland is exploring the use of holographic 3D imaging, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) […]
High expectations for hemp-based salmon feed after successful first trial. A team of UK researchers is taking the next steps towards using hemp seed as a sustainable protein source for […]
SalMar withdraws purchase of increased license capacity due to Norwegian proposed tax hike. SalMar has terminated the purchase of increased license capacity (1,223 MAB tonnes for a total consideration of […]
First place for Angelo in Half Marathon medal competition. Angelo Arwen has been crowned the winner of The Scottish Salmon Company’s (SSC) medal competition, in partnership with Skye Events. His […]
New project seeks to sharpen up cleaner fish vaccinations. A team of UK researchers has received funding to optimise the formulation and delivery of a key vaccination given to protect […]
British Columbia salmon farmers launch innovation and technology update. The British Columbia Salmon Farmers Association has launched its 2021 Innovation and Technology Report Update – highlighting innovation, progress and accomplishments made across […]
Benchmark secures salmon ova deal with Proximar. Benchmark Genetics will supply land-based salmon project Proximar with salmon ova for its production in Japan. Proximar is a Norwegian industry expert producing quality Atlantic […]
Gael Force Group eyes international aquaculture growth. Leading Scottish aquaculture supply partner, Gael Force Group is set to proceed with ambitious growth plans with support from the Royal Bank of […]
Norway Royal Salmon reports operational EBIT of MNOK 17 for the fourth quarter of 2020 and EBIT per kg of NOK 5.05. Corresponding figures for the same quarter last year […]
Bakkafrost signs contract with Nofitech to expand Glyvradal smolt hatchery. As part of the company’s long-term investment plan, Bakkafrost has signed an agreement with Norwegian recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) technology […]