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Princess Royal to open Seawork trade show
HRH The Princess Royal will officially open the Seawork trade show and conference on Tuesday 11 June 2024, marking the 25th edition of Europe’s leading commercial marine exhibition. The Princess...
US seafood industry calls for aquaculture funding
US lobby group Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) is officially requesting that funding for offshore aquaculture be approved by Congress. SATS has submitted a letter to the Chair of the...
Mowi raises millions in green bonds issue
Salmon giant Mowi has successfully raised around £255m (€298m/NOK 3.5bn) in green bonds. Mowi said green bond finance will be used for sustainable and environmentally friendly projects as defined by...
Spike in demand
Sea cucumbers may not look too appetising to the Western consumer, but their potential in the export market is huge, Robert Outram finds In a series of man-made lagoons in...
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EU seafood groups join forces at Barcelona
Five major trade organisations representing European aquaculture, fishing and seafood processing have come together in a new strategic alliance. Their aim is to get Europeans to eat – and produce...
Flesh eating cod bug found off Norway
A new parasite which turns fish flesh into a slimy jelly has been found in cod off the Norwegian coast. So far it does not appear to have affected the...
Loch Duart says new feed has improved fish health and cut carbon emissions
Independent salmon farmer Loch Duart says its switch a year ago to BioMar’s Blue Impact feed has reduced its carbon footprint, improved health for the stock and reduced natural impurities...
Cretel celebrates 50 years of yield and performance
Cretel by ATS, the Belgian manufacturer of skinning machines and industrial washing and drying installations, is celebrating its golden jubilee. Quality, customisation and a focus on design and development have...
Mowi’s Salmon Wagon gets ready to roll
Fish farmer Mowi is set to support charities – and provide some tasty food – across Scotland this summer at a series of events with its “Salmon Wagon”. The food...
KrakenNor unveils big plans
A Norwegian-based start-up aims to be the first company to succeed in the commercial production of giant squid. Up until now it has been generally considered that Architeuthis dux, which...
Bakkafrost aims at shorter growth cycle
Bakkafrost CEO Regin Jacobsen has spelled out further plans for improved biological performance at both its Scottish and Faroe Islands salmon farms, including raising smolt sizes by around 30% or...