Virtual summit focuses on sustainability

Aquaculture UK, the industry’s biggest British trade event, will not be taking place in Aviemore as usual this year, but next week will see the first ever Aquaculture UK Virtual Sustainability Summit. The annual in-person event has been postponed until next year because of Covid-19 restrictions. Instead, a free two-day virtual event, starting on 18…

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Aquaculture America ‘will be in-person event’

Aquaculture America, one of the leading trade shows for the sector, is due to go ahead as an in-person event in August, organisers say. The largest aquaculture event in the western hemisphere, Aquaculture America is planned for 11-14 August at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. The organisers, MarEvent, said: “We have…

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Madeira is still on, AE2021 organisers say

The organisers of Aquaculture Europe 2021 (AE2021) are confident that the event will be able to go ahead as an in-person conference in Madeira this October. An annual event, Aquaculture Europe brings together leading academics, businesses and organisations within the sector. AE2021 is scheduled to take place in Madeira over 4-7 October this year. While…

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Covid-19 puts Aquanor format in question again

The format of one of the aquaculture industry’s leading trade events remains in the balance, following the announcement by the organisers of Aquanor that a decision will be made on 18 May as to whether it can go ahead as a ‘hybrid’ exhibition. The decision will be based on the Norwegian government’s assessment of the…

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Seafood Expo North America cancelled over health concerns

Seafood Expo North America, one of the leading events for the industry, has been cancelled because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The event, due to be held in Boston, Massachusetts in July, had already been postponed from March this year. The next Seafood Expo in the US, which combines with Seafood Processing North America, is…

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Resilience is theme for Adisseo’s Aqu@Event

Feed business Adisseo is hosting the first of a new series of Aqu@Event online conferences on March 30-31. The theme of the first event is “The New Normal in Aquaculture: Boost Your Resilience!”. The on-line event, spread over two half-day sessions, offers a full conference programme combined with a user-friendly virtual booth experience. “For the…

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Seawork – Europe’s leading commercial marine and workboat exhibition

Seawork provides businesses the opportunity to showcase their products and services to an international audience. The exhibition attracts over 7.700 visitors each year, drawing crowds from around the globe. The three-day exhibition and conference hosts high quality exhibitors, speakers and conference format that focuses on innovation, trends and industry insight, offering an ideal platform for…

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Aquaculture UK postponed until May 2022

Britain’s biggest aquaculture exhibition and conference, Aquaculture UK, has been postponed for a year because of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic. The show, which was due to take place on 19-21 May, will be deferred to the new dates of 3-5 May 2022 at the Macdonald Resort in Aviemore, Scotland. Diversified Communications, which runs the event,…

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Loch Duart recognised in rural awards

SCOTTISH salmon farmer Loch Duart has been shortlisted for the Rural Business Awards North in the Best Rural Food and Drink Business category. The company, which farms in Sutherland and the Uists, marks its 20th anniversary this year, and recently launched a community fund to help local projects. The Salmon Pool, a partnership between Loch…

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