Scotland born and bred

Reliability at the core of AquaGen’s new investment The acquisition of the Holywood breeding centre in 2019 was a bold move for AquaGen Scotland, and one that gives the company a leading position in the Scottish market. Of particular benefit to customers, is the supply chain security offered by local production. Sales Manager Martin Haberfield…

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Norway egg ban ‘boost for Scottish broodstock’

A BAN on the import of salmon eggs from Norway, introduced last summer, could be good news for the Scottish industry in the long term, sources said. Since the temporary salmon and trout ova ban came into force in June 2019, after fears over infectious salmon anaemia (ISA), farmers in Scotland have had to turn…

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AquaGen buys Scottish salmon hatchery

AQUAGEN, the world leading salmon breeder and supplier of eggs, has signed a deal to buy Scottish Sea Farms’ freshwater hatchery at Holywood near Dumfries as part of a long-term strategic investment that will further improve fish welfare in Scotland. The acquisition follows a successful trial production of eggs under licence in autumn 2018 and…

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AquaGen increases Scotland team

THE Scottish branch of AquaGen has just added a third person to its team, a testament to the growing importance of the company in the UK. Robert Murray (pictured) has been appointed technical advisor in Scotland. Based at the Stirling University Innovation Park, he will help provide technical advice and assistance to AquaGen’s customers and…

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