Posts by Jenny Hjul
Fresh salmon prices hit record high
THE price of fresh salmon in Norway has soared to a record 77 kroner a kilo over the past few days, according to the government organisation, Statistics Norway. The figure is in complete contrast to the situation last summer when prices dropped close to production cost levels, due mainly to higher output from rival countries. At the time…
Read MoreTensions mount in Russia-Norway salmon spat
OSLO is still waiting to hear exactly why Russia has suddenly banned shipments of Norwegian salmon and trout through Belarus. The Russians are claiming that some of the fish contains banned and harmful substances, but have so far failed to provide further details. Moscow imposed a ban on direct Norwegian fish imports in the summer…
Read MoreOne dead, two hurt in BC fish farm incident
ONE man has died and two others were injured following an incident at a Cermaq fish farm on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island. Cermaq Canada has confirmed the death, but would not say at which facility or when it occurred ‘out of respect to the family’. The company said it notified the Canadian Coast Guard immediately,…
Read MoreLoch Duart drives anti-fish fraud fight
THE independent Scottish salmon producer Loch Duart is spearheading a campaign to outlaw illegal fish fraud, some of it bearing the company’s name. The Sutherland company, which prides itself on farming in an ethical and sustainable way, says the fraudsters usually use inferior fish. It is now adapting technology to launch a sting operation against…
Read MoreOslo opens way for sea farming expansion
NORWAY has mapped and identified 11 extensive new zones down its 1,650-mile long coastline that could be suitable for the future development of sea based offshore aquaculture. The Directorate of Fisheries, which carried out the work in co-operation with the Institute of Marine Research, said the areas will probably have to go through further impact…
Read MoreHadfield happy with new role after ‘fantastic’ feed journey
THE new management structure at Mowi, announced last week, will be a very good thing for Scotland, said Scottish boss Ben Hadfield. He has been appointed chief operating officer of farming in Scotland and Ireland, handing over his previous duties in the group as COO Feed to Atle Kvist, formerly managing director of Mowi Feed.…
Read MoreMowi makes top team more ‘hands-on’
A SHAKE-UP in the group management team of Mowi, announced today, sees the company’s global farming operations split between three leaders. Per-Roar Gjerde will be the COO of Farming in the Americas (Canada and Chile) and the Faroes, and will will also lead Farming Norway until a permanent candidate has been found for the position.…
Read MoreSalmon sector reveals wrasse catch data
SCOTTISH salmon farmers have for the first time published catch data for wild wrasse, which are fished in inshore waters and deployed to control sea lice on farms. The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO), which represents the sector, said the voluntary publication of wild catch data for 2018 will help the sustainability of the fishery.…
Read MoreMentors wanted for women’s network
A NEW mentoring programme for women in aquaculture is to be launched in Scotland in the New Year. The scheme aims to match some of the most influential leaders in the industry with aspiring women in the sector looking to develop their careers and skills. Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) is now looking for both…
Read MoreUK farmed seafood sales on the rise
FARMED seafood sales in Britain are rising at an impressive rate, but the public may not always be aware what they are buying, a new Seafish market insight report finds. The report reveals that in the 52 weeks to June 2019 the farmed seafood share of the top five species in the UK totalled 83,301 tonnes and…
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