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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...

Kingfish Company doubles Q1 sales

The Kingfish Company saw its sales more than double during the first quarter of this year, the yellowtail farmer has reported today. The group announced a Q1 turnover of €3.7m...
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Fulfilling your specialist lifting needs 

Brimmond’s exclusive distribution deal with Heila Marine Cranes has given the company wider access to the aquaculture sector Since winning £1.75m worth of new contracts late last year, Brimmond Group’s...

SalMar closes in on NTS prize

Reports from Norway suggest that the obstacles in SalMar’s bid to take control of the rival aquaculture business NTS, were finally cleared yesterday. It follows an extraordinary general meeting of...
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Air, a natural element of defence

ODiN Titan Aeration Shields Fish Farms CPI Equipment Inc. continues to be the leader of aeration in British Columbia, implementing its current ODiN Titan aeration system successfully in Canada and...
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Keeping industry on the move

Freight operator Northwards is opening up the aquaculture transport network Freight, haulage, and maintenance operator Northwards - which has bases in Shetland, Orkney, Aberdeen, Inverness, Scrabster, and Central Scotland -...

Global Seafood Alliance launches awareness campaign

International industry body the Global Seafood Alliance has launched a consumer campaign based around its Best Aquacultural Practices (BAP) certification scheme. The campaign, dubbed “Healthy Fish, Healthy Planet, Healthy You!”...