Aquaculture Awards attract more entries than ever

The Aquaculture Awards 2024 have attracted a record number of entries, up more than 20% on last year’s event. The shortlist has been published today. The awards, to be presented on May 15 at a gala dinner during the Aquaculture UK trade show and conference in Aviemore, include 13 separate categories covering everything from innovation…

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Entries open for top industry awards

Entries are now open for the Aquaculture Awards 2024. The awards are a glittering celebration of all the hard work of individuals, businesses and projects that work tirelessly to keep the aquaculture industry moving forwards. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner on Wednesday 15 May 2024 at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Scotland,…

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UK’s leading aquaculture show sold to Diversified

THE UK’s biggest aquaculture exhibition, Aquaculture UK, has been bought by Diversified Communications, the events company behind the Brussels and Boston seafood shows. Current owner, 5M Enterprises, said Aquaculture UK 2020 and the Aquaculture Awards 2020 will continue to be managed by the 5M team for the next event, in Aviemore from May 19-21. ‘The…

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Don’t miss chance to enter Aquaculture Awards

THERE is still time to enter this year’s Aquaculture Awards, which will be announced at a special presentation during the Aquaculture UK exhibition in Aviemore in May. The awards celebrate new developments and initiatives in the global aquaculture sector. And they provide an opportunity to recognise those making an exceptional contribution to the industry, either…

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Read all about it! June Fish Farmer out now

SALMON boss Craig Anderson agreed to be interviewed for the latest issue of Fish Farmer, which is now available online. The CEO of the Scottish Salmon Company discusses plans for expansion on Arran, recent attacks on the sector, and why he would like to see less of a Norwegian influence on how fish farming is…

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Applications open for new Hatch batch

HATCH, the world’s first accelerator programme for sustainable aquaculture start-ups, is searching for industry pioneers to take part in its third cohort – in Hawaii. The company, which won an award for International Impact in Wednesday’s Aquaculture Awards in Edinburgh, is expanding by offering more investment, locations and industry and investor connections. Bergen based Hatch…

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Ace leader scoops Director of the Year innovation prize

DUNDEE based Ace Aquatec has added another award to an impressive haul, with managing director Nathan Pyne-Carter named Director of the Year in the innovation category of the Institute of Directors Scotland awards last night. The judges said Pyne-Carter, who has pioneered a range of technical solutions for the aquaculture industry, is ‘a leader who…

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Countdown to awards deadline

THE deadline for entries to this year’s Aquaculture Awards is fast approaching, with the final day for submissions on March 1. Some of the most influential companies and organisations in global aquaculture are supporting the awards, which are open to international entrants for the first time. The winners will be announced at a special ceremony…

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