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AKVA stand at Aqua Nor 2023

AKVA reports strong financial performance

Positive momentum in the Nordic markets has helped aquaculture technology services group AKVA deliver a bullish set of financial results for the third quarter of this year. The company said...
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US chef shortage may be boosting demand for salmon fillets

Is a shortage of restaurant staff in the United States leading to an increase in the export of salmon fillets from Norway? This is one theory from the Norwegian Seafood...
Wrasse at Otter Ferry

Otter Ferry’s latest chapter

The expertise at a long-established fish farm is now being put to use in a collaboration aimed at benefiting the whole industry. Otter Ferry Seafish, based on the shores of...
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Trump re-election sparks fear among seafood exporters

Nervousness has set in among Norway’s salmon exporters following Donald Trump’s re-election as US president yesterday. During the election campaign Trump promised to impose a 20% tariff on imports including...
Glasgow SEC and Hydro with the Finnieston Crane

Aquaculture UK set for new venue in 2026

The next edition of leading trade show Aquaculture UK is moving to Glasgow, it has been announced. The organisers, Diversified Communications, said the show, which has been held in the...
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Kingfish Company sees revenue – and losses – up in Q3

Land-based aquaculture business The Kingfish Company has continued to ramp up its production, with volume up and revenue up year-on-year and the capacity of its plant revised upwards from 3,500...
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Rainbow trout

Upbeat outlook

Trout producers in the UK and around the world are confident that they have a great story to tell. Oliver Robinson, Chief Executive at the British Trout Association (BTA), is...
Mowi farm, Loch Hourn

Mowi Scotland Q3 profits up by almost 40%

Mowi Scotland enjoyed one of its best periods for at least two years, with profits jumping by almost 40% between July and September this year. The division, which has been...
Mowi corporate logo on phone

Record Q3 revenues for salmon giant

Mowi generated record-high operating revenues of €1.44bn (£1.2bn) between July and September this year, the group’s Q3 results reveal today. This outstanding performance was translated into an operational profit or...
Port Quin, Cornwall

Cornwall seaweed farms back on track

Despite enlisting celebrity firepower, campaigners have not (yet) managed to stop plans for the UK’s biggest seaweed farm, as Sandy Neil reports. Plans for two giant “no waste” seaweed farms...
Bakkafrost value-added products

Bakkafrost Q3 numbers hit by lower salmon prices, but Scotland improves

Bakkafrost today unveiled weaker than expected third quarter results. Meanwhile, the company’s Scottish arm continues to make a loss, but the latest figures show its recovery is continuing. CEO Regin...
Processing fish

Latest version of Seafood Processing Standard launched

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has released the latest version of its Seafood Processing Standard (SPS). Version 6.0 includes a restructured modular framework built around core food safety requirements covering...
sea lice

Iceland orders special measures to tackle rising lice numbers

Veterinary authorities in Iceland have ordered additional measures to be taken in the Westfjords region, its main salmon farming area, following reports of high numbers of sea lice. While Iceland...
Efficient cleantech for wastewater and sludge management with online platform

Just Plug and Play!

Owatec offers efficient wastewater and sludge management for aquaculture The new EU Taxonomy will regulate the import of goods and services within the EU area. For Norwegian seafood industries this...
Scottish sea farms summer isles

Farmers rise to the challenge

Despite natural environmental challenges, the hard work and dedication of farmers and production companies has improved survival rates for farmed salmon through 2023. So says Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish...
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Cod farmer gets approval for a further 3,500 tonnes

Cod farmer Ode has received approval to start its sixth location, adding a further 3,500 maximum allowable biomass tonnes to production capability. The location is near Støylen, north of Bergen...
Mowi US products salmon

Mowi showcases Florida centre for US Seafood Month

Salmon producer Mowi is celebrating National Seafood Month in the United States with a series of initiatives including the opening up of its 100,000 square foot processing facility in Miami...
georgina robinson converge SAMS

Innovation award for SAMS spin-out

A new company that aims to use marine worms to clean up waste from fish farms has won a prestigious national business competition. N-ovatio-N™ CEO Dr Georgina Robinson, received the...