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Organic Sea Harvest appoints Managing Director
Independent salmon farmer Organic Sea Harvest has appointed James Deverill as the company’s Managing Director with effect from today. His predecessor as CEO, Ove Thu, will continue in his position as Chairman. Organic Sea Harvest, based on the Isle of...
Leading line-up for Blue Food Summit
The line-up for the Blue Food Innovation Summit, which takes place in London over 23-24 May, now includes more than 90 leading speakers. The summit will get underway with a keynote address from Jim Leape, Co-Director at the Center For...
Seafood Expo Global set to break records
The 29th edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global (SEG), which takes place in Barcelona this April, will be the trade show’s biggest yet, the organisers have announced. Liz Plizga, Vice-President of Diversified Communications, the company behind the event, said...
Ice Fish Farm share issue raises €44m
Icelandic salmon farmer Ice Fish Farm has raised additional equity capital of €44m (NOK 500 million/£38m) in just a few hours, it was confirmed over the weekend. The proceeds from the private placement will be used to fund investment and...
Bakkafrost Chairman says Scottish turnaround is working
Faroes-based salmon farmer Bakkafrost says its Scottish investment is starting to show positive results, Chairman Runi M. Hansen has told shareholders in the company’s annual report, which was published at the weekend. He said that when Bakkafrost bought the Scottish...
SAIC coaching programme aims to develop future leaders
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) is calling upon emerging leaders from across the sector to take part in its Leadership Development Programme. Delivered in partnership with Skillfluence, the initiative aims to equip participants with the tools, skills and confidence...
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Heritage Global Partners: online auction
Auction, liquidation and asset advisory firm Heritage Global Partners is holding an online auction featuring vessels & intangible property from an innovative and patented aquaculture net washing company, Brunswick Jetters....
AlphaGeo promotes Chasing’s versatile ROVs
Marine services business AlphaGeo UK will be at Aquaculture UK this May, promoting the versatile range of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from China’s Chasing Innovation Tech Company, including the Chasing...
Tenacibaculosis – an alternative approach
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies Canada has launched a tenacibaculosis model to assist farms in combating growing disease challenges In 2023, the Norwegian salmon industry experienced the loss of 62.7...
Revolutionising aquaculture safety
OTAQ introduces LPAS to combat harmful algae blooms: a game-changer in aquaculture monitoring Within the aquaculture industry there are increasingly frequent reports of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABS) being responsible for...
Jobs
Marine Engineering Technician, Bakkafrost
At Bakkafrost Scotland we see things from a FRESH perspective. And you can join us. The Marine Engineering Technician will work as directed by the Engineering Manager, across our Marine...
Features
An uphill task
The shellfish world is one full of contrasts, Nicki Holmyard finds As we gained plaudits, column inches and airtime in March for the wonderful benefits to the environment, biodiversity, ecosystem...
California dreaming
Kelp farming in America’s Golden State requires patience, as Julia Hollister reports Getting a licence to become a kelp farmer in California seems like a great idea. But before you...
Brokering a better Brexit deal
Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott says the coming general election is an opportunity to reset the UK’s relationship with the EU and smooth the vital flow of trade The...
Crystal clear
The Prairies, renowned as Canada’s breadbasket, is not the first place you would expect to find a fish farm – let alone one of the largest of its kind in...
Opinion
The speed of reaction
Opinion piece by Nick Joy I admit that my mind might not be quite on the job at the moment. Coming back from Sicily by car has been quite an...
Southern exposure
Scotland was well-represented at the Aquasur trade show in Chile, as Mairi Gougeon reports I have recently returned from an official visit to Chile, promoting Scotland’s aquaculture sector and exceptional...
Why we need exports
By Nick Joy Travelling to Europe is a wonderful thing for widening the mind but also reminding me how much we continue to depend on the good taste of our...
Building up an appetite
How to persuade UK consumers to eat more seafood was a key issue at the Norway-UK Seafood Summit, reports Dr Martin Jaffa At the end of February, Norway came to...
Events
Speakers confirmed for SAGB Conference
The British shellfish sector will be returning in force to London this month for the 54th Annual Conference of the Shellfish Association of Great Britain. This year’s conference is being...
Heritage Global Partners: online auction
Auction, liquidation and asset advisory firm Heritage Global Partners is holding an online auction featuring vessels & intangible property from an innovative and patented aquaculture net washing company, Brunswick Jetters....
First in-person Seagriculture Asia-Pacific conference set for next year
The first in-person event of Seagriculture Asia-Pacific will be premiering in Adelaide over 18-20 March 2025. This marks a pivotal moment for the Seagriculture Conferences, expanding their borders and venturing...
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