Posts by Janice Johnston
W and J Knox Ltd
We’ve been making nets & working with textiles in the same Scottish town for 240 years, building generations of netmakers and forming sound expertise. www.wjknox.co.uk
Read MoreWellFish numbers get bigger!
Since the company launched 18 months ago, WellFish has been engaging with Scottish and Irish fish health managers to provide advice on stock health through the lens of rapid blood biochemistry assessment – also known as biomarkers. “But what do they actually tell us?” is a reasonable and common question amongst fish health practitioners who…
Read MoreStrong interest in Norcod placement
THE Norwegian cod farmer Norcod has announced that a private placement was not only successfully completed at the weekend, but went beyond expectations.. Such was the high level of interest, the size of the private placement was increased to allow for an allocation of 6,349,612 offer shares at a subscription price of NOK 30 per…
Read MoreSightline EDM controls and prevents SRS outbreaks
The salmonid rickettsial septicaemia (SRS) epidemic has severely affected salmon populations within Chile and Canada’s aquaculture fisheries. By utilising Sightline’s data analytics solution, fish farmers can gather information in minutes and identify critical problems in the salmon’s biomass, such as disease, parasites and general illness. Sightline’s root cause analysis determines the best course of action…
Read MoreCooke ready to net Spanish seafood giant
Cooke Seafood looks poised to acquire a majority stake in the large Spanish fishing, processing and aquaculture company Nueva Pescanova. If the deal goes ahead, it will be Cooke’s fourth major acquisition in less than 12 months. Cooke has yet to make a comment on the move, but it is reported to have reached a…
Read MoreWellFish Diagnostics scoops innovation award
WellFish Diagnostics, the startup animal health company based at the University of the West of Scotland, was delighted to be awarded the prize for best Innovation Showcase (Audience award) at the 8th Animal Health, Nutrition & Technology Innovation conference, which was held in London at the beginning of March. Professor Brian Quinn, CEO at WellFish…
Read MoreCretel set to launch new generation of standalone fish skinners
Cretel, the Belgian machine manufacturer of food processing equipment and washing and drying solutions, is launching its new generation of standalone fish skinners. The F460M fish version will replace the older, proven 460VH model. Cretel’s technology is based on 50 years of experience. Their machines are appreciated for their ease of use, reliability, and long…
Read MoreLAST FEW PLACES AVAILABLE ON SCOTTISH PAVILION AT AQUA NOR
Scottish Pavilion organisers HIE and SAIC are recruiting to fill the few remaining places on the Scottish Pavilion. From 22 to 24 August, a Team Scotland partnership comprising the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), and Marine Scotland will provide a platform for Scottish businesses to showcase expertise, products and services…
Read MoreThe revolution in extra-resistant nets for aquaculture
With almost 80 years of existence, Fibras Industriales S.A (FISA) has become a leader in the production and commercialisation of nets for the salmon industry sector, manufacturing products with the highest quality standards and developing services tailored to the needs of its customers. FISA, based in Lima, Peru, now presents one of its latest innovations…
Read MoreAutomated identification of harmful algae blooms
Early warning of algae blooms can make all the difference – and now artificial intelligence is helping to provide that Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) occur when microscopic algal or phytoplankton populations, amplified by environmental factors such as weather conditions and temperature, grow to such levels that they become harmful to surrounding life. These blooms can…
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