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Faroes shines for Bakkafrost as Scotland steadily improves
Bakkafrost’s Scottish business began to turn the corner during the final three months of 2023, the company reported today. After a difficult time with biological challenges between July and September Bakkafrost said “The fourth quarter gave opportunities with good biological development to grow the fish, resulting therefore in reduced harvest volumes, concentrating on growing into the…
Read MoreRSPCA standards extended to cover cleaner fish
A new version of the RSPCA Assured standards for farmed Atlantic salmon welfare comes into effect from 19 May this year, with more than 300 new standards and amendments. The standards will apply to the vast majority of salmon production in Scotland. The new standards include a new set of rules covering non-medicinal treatments for…
Read MoreVónin Scotland lands £955K for new aquaculture net facility
In a significant advancement for the Scottish aquaculture sector, Vónin Scotland Ltd, a leader in aquaculture services and supplies, has received £955,000 in funding from the Scottish Government. The grant will contribute towards the large investment required to develop a comprehensive facility for the maintenance, cleaning and treatment of fish farming nets. Vónin’s new operation…
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Read MoreNordlaks set to resume shelved investment projects
Nordlaks, Norway’s largest privately owned salmon farmer, is resuming a major investment programme it cancelled following the announcement of the salmon tax 18 months ago. Plans for a new slaughterhouse, filleting department and offices at Børøya in Stokmarknes were among several aquaculture projects put on hold in the autumn of 2022 by the industry. Tomas…
Read MoreNova Sea buys into Torghatten Aqua
The large Norwegian salmon business Nova Sea has entered into a long term collaboration with another salmon company, Torghatten Aqua, with the aim of strengthening both companies. They say that the plan will contribute to continued sustainable growth and development in the Helgeland region. Torghatten Aqua AS, formerly known as Torgnes AS, is an investment…
Read MorePembrokeshire hosts aquaculture conference
The Welsh coastal county of Pembrokeshire is to stage its first aquaculture conference at the end of this month. The Pembrokeshire Aquaculture Conference will provide a forum in which to share knowledge, discuss innovation, and explore the latest trends in sustainable aquaculture practices. It will be hosted at the Bridge Innovation Centre, on Pembroke Dock,…
Read MoreScottish salmon is named UK’s top food export for 2023
Scottish salmon was the UK’s top food export by value in 2023, figures from HMRC show. Export sales for the calendar year totalled £581m, up by 5% year-or-year and equivalent to £1.6m every day. France – which is a key processor for on-sale to other countries as well as a major consumer of salmon –…
Read MoreEffective and sustainable wastewater treatment in Aquaculture NAPRAS
Alumichem, along with partners, has secured a Green Development and Demonstration Programme grant for the NAPRAS fish farming wastewater treatment project Collaborating with DTU Aqua, Clean Matter and Drying Matter, the NAPRAS initiative aims to revolutionise wastewater treatment in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). The project focuses on efficient nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) removal, aiming…
Read MoreMedellín to host Latin America’s leading aquaculture event
Medellín, Colombia will be the headquarters of the Congress on Aquaculture in Latin America “Innovation and Sustainability for Global Aquaculture”. The combined event will include LACQUA 2024, THE VIII LATIN AMERICAN CONFERENCE ON NATIVE FISH CULTURE AND THE XI COLOMBIAN AQUACULTURE CONGRESS, from September 24 to 27, 2024 at the Plaza Mayor Convention Center. Medellín,…
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