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What’s in a name? Rather more, as from today
Scotland’s fish farmers have succeeded in their bid to strengthen the rules over what is allowed to be called “Scottish salmon”. The UK Government has agreed to amend the “protected geographical indication” (PGI) for “Scottish farmed salmon” to “Scottish salmon”. This means that any product described in this way will have to meet strict criteria.…
Read MoreFunding secured for cleaner fish vaccination project
Research into the optimal formulation and delivery of vaccines to safeguard ballan wrasse from bacterial disease has been given a funding boost following a successful first phase. Researchers hope the project could lead to greater use of the cleaner fish to control sea lice on salmon farms. A consortium of UK academics and aquaculture partners…
Read MoreScottish Sea Farms reports gender pay gap progress
Salmon producer Scottish Sea Farms saw the gap between what male and female employees were paid widen as a result of its acquisition of Grieg’s Shetland assets – but the latest figures show that the company has regained its position on gender parity and closed the pay gap further in several areas. UK legislation requires…
Read MoreBakkafrost Scotland recovery continues into 2024
Bakkafrost says its Scottish arm is on a steady but positive road to recovery, despite the latest trading update which shows a year-on-year fall in production for this year’s first quarter. The Scotland division has reported a harvest of 7,300 tonnes for the January to March period. This compares to 8,100 tonnes a year earlier,…
Read MoreNorway’s salmon record finally comes to an end
Norway’s amazing three year run of seafood export growth has finally stopped – at least for the time being. Figures from the Norwegian Seafood Council today show a fall in the value of sales, including salmon, both for last month and over the first quarter of 2024. Norway exported NOK 40.2bn (almost £3bn) worth of…
Read MoreFormer Mowi CEO set to join Bakkafrost board
Former Mowi CEO Alf-Helge Aarskog looks set to join the board of Faroes salmon producer Bakkafrost. The notice for Bakkafrost’s annual general meeting, which is due to take place on 30 April, includes his name on the list of directors submitted for election. Apart from Aarskog, all the others are existing board members up for…
Read MoreCooke Aquaculture included on ‘Top Employers’ list
Cooke Aquaculture has been named as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 2024. The company, which also has a large salmon farming business in Scotland, has won plaudits for the way its treats staff and builds strong communities. Kristina Leung, managing editor at Mediacorp, organisers of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition, said:…
Read MoreFilm star DiCaprio joins anti-farm campaign, faces backlash
A-list Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has become the latest celebrity to come out against open net pen fish farming in British Columbia – but his stance has sparked a backlash from indigenous groups who want to save the industry. The star of many hit movies including Titanic and The Great Gatsby (pictured, photo by Siebbi)…
Read MoreAqua energy company seeks partner
Norwegian aquaculture-related energy company Fjord Maritime is looking for a “strategic partner” to expand both at home and on the international stage. Fjord Maritime, which is a supplier of sustainable energy solutions to the industry, said it is conducting a capital expansion to strengthen its position nationally and internationally. The current owners and shareholders have…
Read MoreChile seafood giant profits hit by salmon woes
The giant Chilean fishing and aquaculture group Camanchaca saw its profits fall last year, mainly due to a slump in its aquaculture business. The company has blamed higher costs and weak demand for salmon, particularly during the second quarter of 2023. The group earnings came out around 5% higher at almost US $762m (£607m) of…
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