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Cermaq finance chief moves to Atlantic Sapphire
The Florida based land salmon company Atlantic Sapphire has appointed a new chief financial officer. The new CFO is Gunnar Aasbo-Skinderhaug who is moving from Cermaq.
Read MoreNorwegian salmon exports return to value growth
Norwegian salmon exports were back on track in value terms last month, reversing the fall seen in March. The value growth, however, was just 2% up on April last year.
Read MoreBig jump in Bakkafrost Q1 profit as Scotland continues to improve
Bakkafrost today announced an increased 2024 first quarter operational profit or EBIT of 710m Danish kroner (£81.7m ). The company said biological performance in Scotland is continuing to improve.
Read MoreEuropean Commission in call to cut admin burden on aquaculture
The European Commission has published two working documents to help member states promote sustainable aquaculture.
Read MoreAKVA order book strong despite Land Based disappointment
AKVA Group, one of the world’s leading aquaculture technology and service businesses, today announced a 10% reduction in first quarter revenues, with slow progress in its land based sector.
Read MoreRoyal College honour for Dr Iain Berrill
Dr Iain Berrill, Head of Technical at industry body Scottish Salmon, is one of three leading vets to be made an Honorary Associate of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in this year’s RCVS Awards.
Read MoreMair named as Sanford CEO
New Zealand seafood group Sanford has appointed David Mair as its CEO, with immediate effect.
Read MoreRow over fjord salmon licences erupts in Iceland
A political row has broken out in Iceland over the granting of new fjord farming licences to the country’s salmon companies.
Read MoreISA suspected at two Norwegian sites
Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) looks to have returned to Norway following an absence of several weeks.
Two suspected cases have been identified in recent days.
Cermaq to trial algal oil as sustainable alternative
Cermaq Canada has announced that it is to carry out trials on the use of algal oil in its salmon feed. The company hopes that the experiment will reduce the need for using marine ingredients.
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