Archive for February 2019
Welfare focus of fish vets forum
WELFARE in farmed fish is the main theme of this year’s Fish Vet Society (FVS) conference, to be held near Edinburgh from March 26-27. The subject will be examined from three distinct angles: training in welfare, responsible use of therapeutants, and prevention strategies. Speakers include Dr Francis Murray and Dr Andrew Desbois from Stirling University’s…
Read MoreFarmers in ‘Norwegian salmon’ probe
EUROPEAN Union officials visited several Norwegian owned salmon companies in Scotland yesterday to explore alleged anti-competitive behaviour in the sector, according to a report by Undercurrent News. Grieg, Mowi (formerly Marine Harvest) and Scottish Sea Farms were all subject to inspections, the report said. But there is some confusion over why Scottish producers were at…
Read MoreCountdown to awards deadline
THE deadline for entries to this year’s Aquaculture Awards is fast approaching, with the final day for submissions on March 1. Some of the most influential companies and organisations in global aquaculture are supporting the awards, which are open to international entrants for the first time. The winners will be announced at a special ceremony…
Read MoreFarmer’s role in wild salmon success
A SCOTTISH salmon farmer has launched a restocking project on Mull in collaboration with local wild fisheries interests. The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) supplied 300,000 ova to the Glen Forsa hatchery at Benmore Estate at Gruline as part of a long-term partnership. The hatchery marks a significant investment for the estate and will see salmon…
Read MoreBakkafrost hit by ‘difficult conditions’
THE Faroese salmon farming company Bakkafrost today announced lower than expected results for the final quarter of 2018, blaming ‘difficult market conditions’. Total operating income before interest and tax (EBIT) fell by almost a third to 230.5 million Danish kroner (DKK) compared to DKK 331.2 million in Q4 2017. But harvested volumes were up from…
Read MoreNZ salmon exports hit as China tensions rise
INCREASED tension between Beijing and the West appears to be affecting New Zealand salmon exports to China. The company so far hardest hit is New Zealand\’s biggest seafood exporter, Sanford. It has been experiencing problems in obtaining clearance for salmon through Chinese ports, as suspicions grow that China is turning up the heat on the…
Read MoreSalmon farmer sponsor a good sport
THE Scottish Salmon Company is to continue sponsoring the Western Isles Island Games Association (WIIGA) for the fifth consecutive year as they prepare to travel to Gibraltar for the 2019 International Island Games. Run with the support of volunteers, WIIGA works in partnership with local sports clubs throughout the Western Isles and enables athletes to…
Read MoreSalMar delivers strong performance
SALMAR today became the latest Norwegian salmon farming company this month to deliver higher profits and earnings on the back of increased prices and strong demand during both the final quarter of 2018 and for the full year. The company announced a fourth quarter operating profit (EBIT) of 934.9 million kroner, up from NOK 707.2…
Read MoreGrieg Shetland income up amid challenges
THE Grieg Seafood Group ended 2018 on a high with record harvest volumes and increased revenues, its results for the final quarter and whole year show. Driven by high prices and cost reductions, the group reported a fourth quarter EBIT of NOK 351 million compared with NOK 151 million 12 months earlier. The EBIT per…
Read MoreMowi makes impressive debut
A STRONG demand for salmon and higher prices have helped newly branded Mowi make an impressive New Year debut. The company, which has changed its name from Marine Harvest, today reported a 2018 fourth quarter operational EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) of €213 million, up from €181 million for the corresponding period in 2017.…
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