AquaMaof launches new RAS facility in France

AquaMaof Aquaculture Technologies Ltd, a world leader in Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology, has announced the launch of a new RAS facility in France for the production of Atlantic Salmon, commissioned by 8F Asset Management Pte. Ltd. The 10K-ton French facility is currently at the design stage, with the first eggs to be put into…

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Pure Salmon raises funds to start global roll-out

LAND based salmon farming company Pure Salmon has secured funding for its first four projects, it was announced today. Private equity group 8F Asset Management, which owns Pure Salmon, raised $358.8 million (£290 million) for RAS (recirculating aquaculture system) facilities in Poland, Japan, France and the US. The investor base comprises leading family and institutional…

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Salmon farm planned for landlocked Lesotho

THE southern African landlocked kingdom of Lesotho is to farm salmon in plans announced today by RAS company Pure Salmon. A US$250 million land based farm with capacity for 20,000 tonnes will be developed in partnership with the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC). If successful, the venture could produce annual revenues accounting for eight per…

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Global showcase for RAS technology

LEADING experts in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are expected to gather in Washington DC this May for an international conference and exhibition. The RAStech 2019 event will feature education sessions designed to provide the latest in RAS research, technology development, best practices and implementation. The show takes place against a backdrop of growing global interest…

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Israelis build RAS salmon plant in Russia

THE Israeli RAS (recirculating aquaculture system) specialist AquaMaof is building a land-based salmon farm in Russia, which will receive its first eggs towards the end of next year. The 2,500 tonne, €25 million project, financed by local investors, will include a hatchery, nursery, and full grow-out areas. AquaMaof CEO David Hazut said: ‘We are extremely…

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Global roll-out of land based salmon

PLANS to establish land based salmon farms across the world have been launched by Pure Salmon, an enterprise set up by finance company 8F Asset Management, using RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems) technology pioneered by Israeli specialist AquaMaof. Pure Salmon said its goal was to produce 260,000 tonnes of salmon a year in facilities that are…

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