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Producers face EU grilling over cartel allegations
Some of Norway’s biggest salmon producers are expected to appear in a closed-doors hearing this week in front of the European Commission’s Competition directorate, to face allegations of price-fixing. Reuters has reported that Grieg Seafood, SalMar and others are due...
Brazil opens up to Norwegian salmon
The Oslo government has persuaded Brazil to fully open its market to Norwegian seafood, most notably salmon. With a population of more than 215 million, Brazil represents a huge opportunity for Norway’s fish farmers and its fishermen. Currently Chile is...
Regulators halt growth on salmon island
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has reportedly put a block on further expansion on and around the island of Frøya, one of the country’s principal salmon farming areas. The Authority is worried about the spread of various fish related infections,...
BC fish farm workers take protest to Trudeau political rally
More than 200 fish farm workers took part in a protest at a Trudeau government political rally in British Columbia this week. They called on the government to deliver on its promise for a responsible and achievable transition plan for...
Powering the future of aquaculture: why electric boats are leading the way
Evoy’s electric motor systems are the strategic choice for sustainable and cost-effective aquaculture The commercial marine sector is evolving. It’s not just the cruise ship industries which recognise the economic benefits of using electric boats for daytrips and eco-minded excursions....
Food Safety Authority strengthens aquaculture focus
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority’s new aquaculture division is now operational. The division was created as part of a major restructuring programme. Bård Skjelstad, director of the new division, took up his post on 30 August. He said the move...
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Delivering the goods in every direction
With depots in Shetland, Orkney, Aberdeen, Inverness, Scrabster and Central Scotland – and access to the vessels and European terminals of parent company, SeaCargo AS – Northwards is proud to...
Blackshell Farm developing new bio-polymer yarn for mussel farming
Blackshell Farm, who have been producing cotton mesh for rope mussel farming since 2010, have recently embarked on an exciting new project. Along with Dutch partners they are working to...
Brimming with quality
Brimmond have a strong track record of successfully supplying and servicing marine cranes to suit client requests. They sell, stock, rent, refurbish, repair and upgrade a diverse and ever-increasing range...
The best of both worlds
Rainbow trout has been part of the Norwegian based AquaGen AS’s breeding program since the early 1970s. Through more than 17 generations of intensive family breeding, direct selection for performance...
Sustainable Netting Solutions for the Aquaculture Industry
Garware Technical Fibres, India, have collaborated with Scottish company W&J Knox to pioneer the development of HDPE solutions for the aquaculture industry. Virgin HDPE nets have 3.5 times lower carbon...
Lysophospholipid-based AQUALYSO® as strategy to relieve cost pressure from vegetable oil and lecithin prices in aquafeed
Oil prices have roughly doubled in these last two years. These trends hurt aquafeed producers who rely heavily on lecithin and vegetable plant oils in all types of aquafeeds. AQUALYSO®...
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Ocean Ecology – Principal and Senior Health Consultants – Oban, Scotland
WHY OCEAN ECOLOGY? We are a leading marine environmental consultancy specialising in providing survey, technical and advisory services to organisations delivering and governing the global blue economy. Together with Åkerblå,...
Digital Feeding Consultant – AKVA Group
AKVA group is the world's largest supplier of solutions and services to global aquaculture. Driven by passion, commitment and a deep understanding of the complexity in our industry, we can...
Features
Scotland strengthens ties with Japan
Adam Wing reports from a key trade show in Tokyo, where the Scottish seafood industry was well represented. In August, a team from Seafood Scotland co-hosted a delegation of eight...
Recruitment and diversity
This month our Careers feature focuses on the Aqua Agenda webinar, which addressed recruitment and diversity in aquaculture. THE PANELLISTS Liz Barron-Majerik Liz Barron-Majerik is Scotland...
Salmon tax starts to bite
The so-called “ground rent tax” on Norway’s fish farmers is taking its toll, Vince McDonagh finds. The great thinker Albert Einstein once said he found tax was the hardest thing...
Wind, waves and sun
As Sandy Neil reports, moves are afoot to find greener energy sources for fish farming operations. The fish farming industry relies heavily on diesel generators which, of course, cause CO2...
Opinion
Where has the time gone?
By Nick Joy This month, I hope you will forgive a subject a little closer to home, as an important milestone has just passed for me. Twenty-five years will have...
What price differentiation?
By Nick Joy The climate for fish sales and prices globally is generally set fair, with the odd bump. This is in stark contrast to the outlook for production globally,...
Activism and its effects
By Nick Joy So here I am trying to concentrate whilst looking after my extremely active granddaughter. My thoughts are punctuated with “Granddad, granddad can you come and…” To a...
Events
Scotland strengthens ties with Japan
Adam Wing reports from a key trade show in Tokyo, where the Scottish seafood industry was well represented. In August, a team from Seafood Scotland co-hosted a delegation of eight...
Shellfish Growers conference set for return to Oban
The key players in shellfish aquaculture in Scotland will be returning to Oban this autumn for the Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers (ASSG) Conference 2024, on 29-30 October. The theme...
Qingdao to host World Aquaculture 2025
The World Aquaculture 2025 event (WA2025) is set to take place in Qingdao city, China. The conference and trade show will be held at the Qingdao International Convention Centre, from...
Hearts and minds at TriNations 2024
The TriNations initiative brings together industry and academic experts to share the latest updates on farmed fish health. Chris Mitchell reports on latest TriNations event, held earlier this year in...
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