Posts by Janice Johnston
Fischtechnik makes the grade
Staff from Fischtechnik International Germany are striving to build the best graders for live fish. For almost 40 years the company has been known for its unique belt system which carries the fish very gently and sorts them with high precision. More than 2.000 fish graders have been exported to over 70 counties. whether trout,…
Read MoreDemanding Diets
As the main feed supplier for marine fish hatcheries in Europe, PTAqua have taken the next step towards optimization of marine larval diets in 2020. With new aquaculture species emerging in Europe, the need for dedicated diets is increasing. Many of these species, such as Ballan Wrasse, used as cleaner fish for salmon, have a…
Read MoreMoor for less
AKVA group`s versatile mooring system is easy to install and has a high breaking load. Alfaring uses patented technology specifically designed to meet the exacting demands of the Aquaculture industry. The main component of the system is a flexible polyurethane coupling ring incorporating an endless steel rope core. It acts as a robust corrosion proof…
Read MoreHealth program to reinforce prevention against parasites
Through continuous research and innovation, ADISSEO has gained understanding of fish-parasite interactions and has developed unique and efficient functional feed additives to battle parasites. Their health promoting feed additives (SANACORE® GM, APEX® BRANCHIA or APEX® AQUA) are based on combinations of synergetic natural compounds, such as phytobiotics, immune-stimulants and organic acids, that can work through…
Read MoreAccess faults remotely with Kroma
For Kroma A/S, a supplier of fish processing equipment, it is essential to provide excellent service for customers in order to maintain the best processing results. Due to travel restrictions and the high costs associated, Kroma has developed a solution. It now offers remote access supervision giving remote service support. Faults can be disclosed before…
Read MoreYoung\’s Seafood owner moves into Europe
THE owner of Young’s Seafood is poised to make a significant move into the European market. The Eight Fifty Food Group, the leading multi-protein food group controlled by the private equity firm CapVest Partners LLP announced the acquisition of Hamburg based AliSa International GmbH, trading as Greenland Seafood for an undisclosed figure. Greenland Seafood is…
Read MoreYoung\’s Seafood owner moves into Europe
THE owner of Young’s Seafood is poised to make a significant move into the European market. The Eight Fifty Food Group, the leading multi-protein food group controlled by the private equity firm CapVest Partners LLP announced the acquisition of Hamburg based AliSa International GmbH, trading as Greenland Seafood for an undisclosed figure. Greenland Seafood is…
Read MoreArnarlax goes public and changes name
AFTER more than a decade as Arnarlax, Iceland’s largest salmon farming company, is changing its name to Icelandic Salmon AS. It is thought the new name, which will apply to its Norwegian holding company, will give it a clearer identity. But a more important development is a decision, backed by its main investor SalMar, to…
Read MoreSuper Spreader
It is the final crucial point in the feed pellet’s journey from silo to pen, and now Gael Force have developed a feed spreader that well and truly steps up to the mark to deliver feed safely and gently into the pen. Robustly engineered, SeaFeed Spreader has an adjustable outlet nozzle which can be customised…
Read MoreGenusWave gives salmon a fighting chance against sea lice
New seal deterrent technology reduces predation stress; boosts natural resistance to parasites Current treatments for sea lice have been a disappointment. Better living through chemistry may not be better for salmon. The best solution may be biological. Every fish biologist knows that salmon have an innate immunity and natural ‘mechanisms of resistance’ against parasites, including…
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