‘Future of egg production’ now open in Norway
A NEW salmon egg production unit capable producing at least 150 million eggs a year was opened this week in Sørfold, Norway. The plant, described by owner Benchmark as ‘the […] Continue Reading
Algae outbreak costing Norway billions of kroner
NORWAY’S fisheries minister is to hold an urgent meeting with the salmon farming industry as it was disclosed losses from a major algae outbreak this week could reach more than […] Continue Reading
Major algae outbreak hits Norwegian farms
THOUSANDS of tonnes of farmed salmon have died following a large algae outbreak off the north coast of Norway. A significant area in the fjords between the regions of Troms […] Continue Reading
Aqua Nor ‘not in danger’ over traffic row
THE organisers of Aqua Nor, arguably the biggest event in the aquaculture calendar, have issued an extraordinary statement insisting the show will ‘go ahead as planned’. In what will come […] Continue Reading
New boss at North Atlantic Seafood Forum
THE former chief of MSD Animal Health is to head the North Atlantic Seafood Forum (NASF), the prestigious annual seafood conference, it was reported yesterday. Johan Kvalheim (pictured) will replace […] Continue Reading
Signs of progress at Grieg in Shetland
GRIEG Seafood is continuing to battle with biological and other problems at its Shetland operations, but there are signs of progress, the group’s impressive 2019 first quarter figures show today. […] Continue Reading
Norway holidays may push up prices
FARMED salmon prices could rise to near record levels next week, it is being predicted. Reuters news agency said supplies will be limited by yet another public holiday in Norway on Thursday – […] Continue Reading
Norway to invest millions in cleaner seas
NORWAY, one of the world’s most important fishing countries, has announced it plans to make sustainable use of the seas and oceans a global priority. It is investing more than […] Continue Reading
Nofima stages summer workshop
NOFIMA, the Norwegian research institute, is holding a Fish Breeders’ Round Table in Tromsø, in June. The meeting is aimed at the global aquaculture breeding industry and research organisations. The […] Continue Reading