Waste specialist LiftUP joins Framo
LiftUP, which produces systems for the removal of sludge and morts from fish farming cages, has become part of pump manufacturer Framo following its acquisition by Framo’s parent company. Both […] Continue Reading
NTS preparing to become salmon giant
NTS is poised to become one of the world’s top 10 salmon farming companies if Norway Royal Salmon and SalmoNor come together, it has emerged.. By combining their operations they […] Continue Reading
Høstlund to step down at Norway Royal Salmon
Charles Høstlund has resigned as CEO of Norway Royal Salmon, just a few weeks after the company was taken over by the integrated seafood business NTS. His replacement is Klaus Hatlebrekke, currently […] Continue Reading
AKVA signs up for new RAS farm in Maryland
A US $150m contract to build a large land based salmon farm on the United States east coast was signed yesterday. The deal is between the aquaculture technology company AKVA […] Continue Reading
SalMar chief buys into German seafood business
SalMar’s President and CEO Gustav Witzøe is continuing his expansion plans by buying into a German seafood business – one that deals in wild caught fish as well as the farmed variety. […] Continue Reading
Mowi secures €1.8bn for sustainability investment
Fish farm giant Mowi has sealed a major “green” credit facility giving it access to loans totalling €1.8 billion (£1.54bn). The company said the new arrangement is linked to its […] Continue Reading
Atlantic Sapphire expected to focus on Florida
Land-based salmon farmer Atlantic Sapphire is circling the wagons around its Florida operation, following a major fire two days ago which all but destroyed its Danish land farm. Investors believe […] Continue Reading
Fire devastates Atlantic Sapphire’s Danish farm
A serious fire has broken out at Atlantic Sapphire’s Danish land-based salmon farm site, causing considerable damage. The company said in a Stock Exchange announcement last night that all employees […] Continue Reading
Bakkafrost plans to ‘transform’ its Scottish business
Bakkafrost today announced a significant sustainable plan to increase output of its premium salmon by more than 40% over the next five years. The programme includes: 40% sustainable growth over […] Continue Reading