Archive for April 2022
R3-IoT Connected Seafarm to launch at Aquaculture UK and help unlock digitisation for the industry
Cutting-edge satellite-communications company R3-IoT will launch its new Connected Seafarm solution at this year’s Aquaculture UK exhibition, 3-5 May 2022. Designed specifically for the aquaculture industry, it aims to solve the challenges in digitising remote aquaculture operations and sites. The Connected Seafarm is a full end-to-end data services solution – from sensors to an insights…
Read MoreGael Force unveils new features to its SeaFeed barge range
The established feed barge builder Gael Force Group has unveiled a series of 2022 Sea Safe features and enhancements on its extended SeaFeed barge range, encompassing modernised concrete and steel designs. The supply partner, which recently celebrated a landmark 100th feed barge build, revealed the range ahead of exhibiting at Aquaculture UK in Aviemore next…
Read MoreMoving towards more sustainable fish feed
Sustainable aquaculture has a crucial role to play in meeting a demand on the global food supply that has never been greater. The growing world population requires not only a more abundant source of food but also one that can provide for them long into the future. The world is now looking more than ever…
Read MoreProcessing equipment group Marel acquires Wenger
International fish and meat processing equipment manufacturer Marel has taken over US-based Wenger, a US-based business leader in extrusion systems for producing pet food, aquafeed, and food for consumers. The move extends the Iceland-based Marel’s reach into the pet feed, plant-based food and aquafeed sectors. It will form the basis for a new business segment,…
Read MoreVónin will be present at Aquaculture UK
The biannual Aquaculture UK show will be held in Aviemore on 3-5 May. As one of the leading suppliers to the important Scottish aquaculture market, Vónin will be present at this big event with a stand. At the stand, you will be able to meet Vónin’s staff where they will be presenting some of their…
Read MoreNo end yet to salmon price surge
The export price of fresh salmon continued its relentless surge last week, according to the latest data from Statistics Norway. It averaged NOK 98.93 (£8.46) a kilo – just short of the NOK 100 mark. This represents a rise of NOK 4.3 (£0.37) of 4.5% on the previous week. However, the official figure is thought…
Read MoreSalmon Evolution chooses Maritech for new land project
Salmon Evolution, the Norwegian land based salmon farming company, has chosen Maritech Digital Seafood cloud software to handle all processes related to seafood sales and trading. An announcement said: “We are pleased to share the news that Salmon Evolution now will be implementing Maritech Purchase & Sales, Maritech´s leading cloud solution tailored for seafood trading.”…
Read MoreThor Talseth appointed CEO of Avramar Seafood
The world leading Mediterranean sea bass and sea bream breeding group Avramar Seafood has appointed its current chair Thor Talseth (pictured) as chief executive of the business. He takes over in his new CEO role this weekend and will be replaced in the chair by Craig Tashjian, Managing Partner at AMERRA Capital, Avramar Seafood Group’s…
Read MoreScotland scores GOAL for 2024
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has selected Scotland as the host country for its 2024 conference. The event, known as GOAL will include a conference with international speakers focusing on production, sustainability, innovation and market trends alongside delegate visits across Scotland to learn more about, and from, the country’s seafood industry. The GSA is an…
Read MoreBC salmon farmers to consult First Nations after court ruling
THE British Columbia Salmon Farmers Association says it will be reaching out to Canada’s indigenous First Nation groups to find out how they want to proceed following the Canadian Federal Court’s ruling earlier this week. The First Nation tribes have been divided over open net fish farming, with many in favour but others against, claiming…
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