Mowi doubles estimate for losses at the Gorge
Mowi now believes the number of fish lost in a mass mortality event at one of its sites in eastern Canada could be as much as 450,000 – more than […] Continue Reading
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Processor ISI sees boost for first half revenues
Iceland Seafood International (ISI), which has expanded into salmon in a big way in recent months, has posted a healthy increase in profits and revenue for the first half of […] Continue Reading
Bounty offered for escaped salmon
The authorities in Norway are still working to track the whereabouts of thousands of salmon that escaped from a Norwegian fish farm almost a month ago. The incident, which involved […] Continue Reading
The right kind of fat
Omega-3 oils really do make a difference in salmon feed, Vincent McDonagh reports. New research by Nofima, Norway’s highly respected Food Research Institute, has confirmed that increased levels of omega-3 […] Continue Reading
The Scottish Salmon Company takes giant leap forward
SSC growth plan backed by investment in skills At The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC), people are the heart of the business and fundamental to producing healthy, quality Scottish Salmon. The […] Continue Reading
Scottish Sea Farms on environmental award shortlist
Salmon farmer Scottish Sea Farms is on the shortlist for a prestigious award that recognises corporate contributions to sustainability and good environmental practice. SSF is among 12 companies shortlisted for […] 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
Home thoughts
Nick Joy is not against regulation but, he argues, it would be good to have a clear timetable for any reforms. Here I am, sitting on a big ferry, returning […] Continue Reading
Norway’s salmon exports hit autumn record
Exports of Norwegian salmon have just hit record levels, paving the way for a bumper run-up to Christmas. They totalled 31,151 tonnes in week 36 (ending 11 September), the highest […] Continue Reading
East Iceland farms on alert over algae bloom
Fish farmers on the east coast of Iceland are keeping a close watch on a potentially devastating large algae bloom close to the shore. A similar bloom killed most of […] Continue Reading
10 reasons to start your career at Scottish Sea Farms
Finding a company that’s the right fit for you is the first step to a happy career. Here are just some of the reasons to choose Scottish Sea Farms. 1 […] Continue Reading
Royal visitors meet Organic Sea Harvest team
HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall sampled smoked salmon from Organic Sea Harvest on their visit to meet local businesses on Skye. The royal couple, accompanied by Lord-Lieutenant […] Continue Reading
Study aims to help wild salmon survive climate change
Warmer temperatures globally are presenting major challenges to Scotland’s wild salmon population, according to Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon. The Scottish Government has announced a £550,000 fund, including £150,000 […] Continue Reading
Bakkafrost condemns Faroes dolphin slaughter
Faroese salmon farmer Bakkafrost has moved swiftly to distance the company from the controversial slaughter of dolphins that took place in the islands last weekend. Islanders in the Faroes have […] Continue Reading
RAS Technicians – Barcaldine
Are you a recent Graduate looking to kick start their career with a company that will invest in your ongoing development? At Scottish Sea Farms we are committed to supporting […] Continue Reading