Posts Tagged ‘Finfish – other’
New Zealand looks to kingfish for aquaculture growth
New Zealand is planning to move into commercial Kingfish farming as part of a plan to further develop its growing aquaculture sector.
Read MoreGulf state launches experimental aquaculture project
The Abu Dhabi Environment Agency (EAD) has launched the Middle East state’s first sea cage aquaculture project. The project will conduct scientific studies and research on culturing local fish species using floating aquaculture cage systems, with the aim of developing environmental protocols for sustainable sea-based aquaculture in Abu Dhabi. It is also designed to contribute…
Read MoreScotland strengthens ties with Japan
Adam Wing reports from a key trade show in Tokyo, where the Scottish seafood industry was well represented.
Read MoreHøstlund named as CEO of Nordic Aquafarms
Charles Høstlund, the former head of Norway Royal Salmon (NRS), has been appointed as CEO of Nordic Aquafarms, the land-based fish farmer.
He had been chairman of Nordic Aquafarms and his elevation follows the departure of the previous CEO, Bernt Olav Røttingsnes, who had earlier indicated he wanted to step down after six years in the post.
Read MoreNordic Halibut achieves premium prices
Fish farmer Nordic Halibut has reported a sound second quarter performance with a higher harvest and a near 100% superior quality rate.
The Norwegian-based company slaughtered 140 tonnes, up from 125 tonnes, during the April to June period, with an average weight of 4.5 kg but more importantly it achieved higher prices for this premium quality and popular white fish.
Read MoreWind, waves and sun
As Sandy Neil reports, moves are afoot to find greener energy sources for fish farming operations.
Read MoreKingfish Company moves towards profit as sales rise
The Netherlands-based Kingfish Company, which produces yellowtail in a land-based farm, saw growth accelerate during the second quarter of this year.
Announcing its Q2 financial results, The Kingfish Company saw its volume production rise by 36% from 377 tonnes a year ago to 512 tonnes this quarter and 922 tonnes for the half year against 740 tonnes in H1 2023.
Read MoreBreakthrough tech turns fish waste to ‘fillets’
A Finnish food tech company has developed a process to turn fish processing sidestreams into a high quality fillet-like consumer product.
Hailia Nordic’s “Nyhtökirjolohi” (rainbow trout) is based on trout sidestreams, but the company says the concept could be applied to other finfish.
Read MoreEverything has value
One person’s waste could be another’s valuable commodity, as the aquaculture sector is discovering.
Read MoreSpecies diversification under climate change
Warmer seas could mean rethinking the kind of fish we farm. Lynne Falconer reports on a new study on the implications of climate change for aquaculture.
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