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August boom for Norwegian salmon exports
DESPITE an unprecedented heatwave when Europe sizzled during August and market talk of a slump in prices, Norwegian salmon farmers have just enjoyed their strongest month so far this year. Figures from the Norwegian Seafood Council today show that the country exported 104,000 tonnes of salmon worth 6.2 billion kroner (£563 million) last month, up…
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DESPITE the heatwave and a fall in prices at the end of last month, Norwegian salmon exports rose during July in both volume and value, thanks to easier access to Chinese markets. Overseas sales of salmon totalled 90,700 tonnes and were worth 5.8 billion kroner (£535 million), up 11 per cent in value and four…
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