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Canada’s Poseidon crosses Atlantic to Norway
The Canadian based aquaculture solutions company Poseidon Ocean Systems is to move into Norway. It has just announced that it is partnering with the Norwegian based technology supplier Fjord Miljo in a move which it says will allow it to reach new customers across the Atlantic while receiving the same level of service Fjord Miljo…
Read MoreResearchers seek seafood sector insights to unlock by-product prize
Researchers from Aberdeen have put a call out to Scotland’s seafood sector to help understand why the industry could be missing out on netting the full potential of its fish by getting more value from by-products. The team of researchers from The James Hutton Institute have been looking at opportunities to achieve better value throughout…
Read MoreFit for an emperor
A RAS farm in Germany has been leading the way in raising pike-perch for the table at a commercial scale. Robert Outram reports Mark Saalmann has some advice for any aquaculturist looking to start farming a new species. As he explains: “Every fish is different. You can’t build a trout farm for a pike-perch.” Saalmann…
Read MoreRS Aqua shortlisted in two Aquaculture Award categories
In May all roads lead to Aquaculture UK 2024, where leading aquaculture supplier RS Aqua has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards: “Supplier of the Year” and the “Collaboration award” (the latter in conjunction with Innovasea, Scottish Sea Farms, and UKRI). At the conference, attendees will get an opportunity to explore the full range of…
Read MoreElectric ‘powerhouse’ compressors are suitable for every environment
The latest KERR – KAESER MOBILAIR M250E and M255E stationary e-power portable compressors feature emissions-free, whisper-quiet electric drive, making them the perfect choice for use in aquaculture environments and low-emission or noise-protection zones. MOBILAIR e-power compressors are perfectly equipped for onshore and offshore applications, no matter how challenging. These portable electric powerhouses are incredibly durable,…
Read MoreSalmon farmers and government join forces to combat fish disease
In an initiative inspired by the fight against Covid-19, salmon producers and the Chilean government have joined forces to tackle the problem of bacterial infection in farmed fish. The project, which has been named “Yelcho”, involves eleven leading Chilean salmon farming companies, the Salmon Council, SalmonChile’s Salmon Technological Institute (Intesal) and is supported by Aquabench,…
Read MoreBuoyant Kingfish on course to profit
The Kingfish Company, the Netherlands-based yellowtail fish farmer, recorded a strong performance last year. Publishing its accounts for 2023, the company reported revenues up coupled with what it said was an excellent biological performance. It achieved a 17% revenue increase in 2023, reaching €21.9m (£18m) against €18.7m (£16m) in 2022. Kingfish, which has a second…
Read MoreMowi court battle over salmon tax gets underway
Mowi’s attempt to get Norway’s new salmon tax declared unlawful has finally reached the courts. According to the newspaper/news site Bergens Tidende the company met government officials at the Hordaland district court near Bergen yesterday. Mowi’s Chief Executive Ivan Vindheim, who is the probably the industry’s strongest opponent of the tax, was there for the start…
Read MoreNew guidance from Conservation Alliance stresses the ‘human factor’
Guidance on ethical best practice for seafood companies has been released by a leading international organisation, stressing the importance of human rights as well as conservation. The Guidance for Companies on Environmentally and Socially Responsible Seafood is published by the Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions, a not-for-profit body that includes seafood businesses, academics and non-governmental…
Read MoreMaking better quality feeds more efficiently
Maxi-Mil trials show that enhancing moisture retention improves mill efficiency and feed usage, reducing process waste, promoting pellet quality and generating fewer fines. Rising costs have made achieving efficiency in feed production crucial. Optimal inclusion, penetration and retention of moisture within aquafeed formulations enables the efficient use of expensive ingredients to make higher-quality feed, saving…
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