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Global expert now a SAMS prof
A MARINE ecologist who is a global authority on the impacts of invasive non-native species has been been awarded a professorship from the University of the Highlands and Islands. Prof Elizabeth Cottier-Cook has earned a worldwide reputation through her work at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) UHI in Oban, which has also focused…
Read MoreSales and profits surge for global trader
THE global trader Iceland Seafood International (ISI), which has just purchased Ireland\’s largest fish business, has reported higher sales and profits for 2017. Full year revenues totalled €249 million, up from €246 million in 2016, while the profit before tax rose by 6.5 per cent to €3.5 million. Two weeks ago, ISI acquired Oceanpath, Ireland\’s top seafood company which sources, processes…
Read MoreBakkafrost chief speaks of landmark year
BAKKAFROST chairman Runi M. Hansen has described 2017 as a landmark year in the Faroese salmon farming company\’s history. He said in his annual statement to shareholders and employees that the highlight was the merging of seven factories on the Faroe Islands into one modern facility. But it was also a satisfactory year in financial…
Read MoreAquaculture stars in awards shortlist
THE high achievers of Scottish fish and shellfish farming have been named in the shortlist for the 2018 Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards. Some 38 companies, individuals and initiatives have made the shortlist for the awards, run for the first time by Aquaculture UK. The organisers have been overwhelmed by both the number of entries and…
Read MoreWanted: fish and chip taster
FANCY a job as a fish and chip taster? This is the mouth-watering prospect being offered by Young\’s Seafood of Grimsby, which is looking for someone to offer feedback on some of its products. Young\’s is this week launching a PR and social recruiting campaign to find the world’s first professional chip shop taster. He or she will be responsible for…
Read MoreSalmon farmer in superfast link
A REMOTE community on the west coast of Scotland will be able to access superfast broadband thanks to salmon producer Scottish Sea Farms. The peninsula of Knoydart and Loch Nevis had an internet service that was struggling to cope with the increased demands being placed on it. Similarly, the satellite system that Scottish Sea Farms…
Read MoreGo ahead for joint offshore farm
TWO of Norway\’s leading salmon farming companies have been given the go ahead to expand their activities in the northern area of the country. The Directorate of Fisheries has granted a number of offshore development permits to Norway Royal Salmon and Aker, which are collaborating on a joint project in the Troms area of Finnmark. The development, which…
Read MoreNew manager completes MSD team
THE aquaculture team at MSD Animal Health has welcomed the appointment of a new UK business manager. Sophie Smith brings extensive experience to the role, which involves working with Scotland’s top salmon producers on their fish health programmes. She replaces Dafydd Morris, who has moved on to head MSD’s operations as general manager for Nordics…
Read MoreCroatian farmer Xelects ideal partner
SCOTTISH genetics company Xelect has won a contract to provide its services to leading Croatian sea bass and bream producer, Cromaris. St Andrews based Xelect will deliver a complete package of genetic management to the farmer’s selective breeding programme. The Cromaris fish are bred at a state-of-the-art hatchery in Nin, Croatia, and are, says the…
Read MoreLoch Duart in rural accolade
SALMON farmer Loch Duart was highly commended in the Rural Employer of the Year category at last night’s Scottish Rural Awards. The company, based in Sutherland and the Hebrides, is a significant employer in the remote communities of north west Scotland. It employs more than 115 staff, many of whom work at sea, and has…
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