Posts Tagged ‘Aquaculture UK’
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…
Read MorePicture of the exhibition
SCENES from the recent Aquaculture UK exhibition in Aviemore were captured on film by Fish Farmer, Fish Update’s sister publication. Editor Jenny Hjul, advertising team leader Dave Edler and photographer Angus Blackburn caught up with several industry insiders to find out how the show was going for them and to see what products and services…
Read MoreInverlussa builds on awards success
AFTER being named Aquaculture Supplier of the Year at the recent Scottish Aquaculture Awards in Aviemore, Mull based Inverlussa Marine Services is now looking to build upon this success by further investing in the business. One of Scotland’s leading workboat operators, the company won the award in recognition of the quality of service it provides…
Read More‘Momentous’ fish health plan will grow industry
THE Scottish government is to work in tandem with the country’s fish farmers to address health challenges and help the industry grow sustainably, rural affairs minister Fergus Ewing announced this morning. As he opened the Aquaculture UK exhibition in Aviemore, he unveiled a ‘momentous’ ten-year Farmed Fish Health Framework, that aims to not only enable…
Read MoreMinister to open Aquaculture UK
RURAL economy minister Fergus Ewing is to open the UK’s biggest aquaculture show later this month, it was announced this morning. The minister, a staunch supporter of the industry in Scotland, will be in Aviemore on May 23 to welcome more than 160 companies exhibiting, and what are expected to be record numbers of visitors.…
Read MoreOffshore pen ‘will unlock growth potential’
INVERNESS based Gael Force Group is developing a larger, integrated offshore pen to support a move towards higher energy sites. The company, which acquired a majority stake in Scottish pen manufacturer Fusion Marine last month, announced earlier this year that it is investing £1 million to increase capacity and develop new products and services for…
Read MoreAquaculture stars in awards shortlist
THE high achievers of Scottish fish and shellfish farming have been named in the shortlist for the 2018 Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards. Some 38 companies, individuals and initiatives have made the shortlist for the awards, run for the first time by Aquaculture UK. The organisers have been overwhelmed by both the number of entries and…
Read MoreDanes see market in Scottish growth
REPRESENTATIVES from the Scottish aquaculture industry were invited to Denmark recently to give an insight into how their sector is working to unlock future growth. An industry led initiative to double production by 2030 will provide suppliers with huge opportunities, and Danish innovators are keen to exploit these. Martin Winkel, head of Danish Fish Tech…
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