Covid-19 puts Aquanor format in question again
The format of one of the aquaculture industry’s leading trade events remains in the balance, following the announcement by the organisers of Aquanor that a decision will be made on […] Continue Reading
‘We were let down’ say Scottish processors
Scotland’s seafood processors have accused both the Westminster and Holyrood governments of letting the sector down “in its hour of greatest need”. Jimmy Buchan, chief executive of the Scottish Seafood […] Continue Reading
Salmon prices slip back again
The recent surge in salmon prices, which had brought a temporary smile back to the faces of fish farmers, appears to have stalled. According to Statistics Norway, the export prices […] Continue Reading
More support for Northern Irish aquaculture
Northern Ireland’s aquaculture sector is to receive a further financial support package of up to £325,000 to help mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Fisheries Minister Edwin Poots MLA […] Continue Reading
Salmon prices on the rise again
Salmon prices appear to be starting their long climb back to more profitable levels. The latest statistics from Norway suggest the barren period may be coming to an end as […] Continue Reading
New fund offers help for Scottish seafood producers
The Scottish government has announced a new funding package to help beleaguered producers in the seafood sector. The £7.75m funding package is targeted at shellfish catchers and producers, ports and […] Continue Reading
Norway records strong seafood export numbers
Norway’s seafood industry enjoyed the second best year in its history during 2020 with exports again smashing through the all-important NOK 100bn barrier, despite the challenges presented by Covid-19. This […] Continue Reading
China tightens regime for seafood imports, again
Tougher new Covid-related health regulations have been announced for seafood companies exporting to China. The Chinese authorities have said that much tougher requirements are justified in response to the way […] Continue Reading
SSPO calls for measures to ease Channel gridlock
Perishable seafood should be fast-tracked to deal with congestion at the Channel ports, according to the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation. The SSPO is calling for Operation Brock, the emergency measures […] Continue Reading