Posts Tagged ‘Norway’
69% drop in China exports
China delivered the biggest export hit to Norwegian salmon farmers during August, according to the country’s seafood council. A year ago it was the largest growth market by far, but because of Covid-19 and the various scares around the pandemic, sales have slumped. Salmon exports alone to China fell by 69 per cent when compared…
Read MoreVAKI Scotland Celebrates Five Years
Over the past five years, VAKI Scotland Ltd. has established a reputation for delivering superior customer support and service for clients in the UK and Ireland. As the company observes it fifth anniversary, Gareth Hammond, the area manager for the UK and Ireland shares his thoughts on the accomplishments and challenges during the subsidiary´s first…
Read MoreSharp drop in August salmon exports
Norwegian salmon exports took a big Covid hit during August, the latest figures out today show. Overseas sales fell by seven per cent in volume terms to 95,100 tonnes and were down 13 per cent in value to NOK 5.3 billion (£448 million) on the same month last year. Paul T. Aandahl, analyst at the…
Read MoreLeading from the front
Frontfish UK provide professional cleaner fish transportation. They specialise in small, regular collections and deliveries which have been found to significantly improve the fishes adjustment period to their new environment, as well as returning a very high survival rate. They have over 30 years experience in live fish transportation covering a wide variety of species.…
Read MoreEuro Star
After years of workboat building, including EuroCarriers and successful delivery of delousing barges, Neptune Marine has developed the EuroSupporter series, an all-round support vessel for the growing aquaculture industry. With free deck space that is remarkable for vessels of this length, these workboats offer exceptional value for their size when it comes to their ability…
Read MoreGael Force set their sights
In July, Gael Force Group celebrated the launch of a new integrated range of HD camera technology products under their SeaSight brand. Their technology range has been substantially advanced with the development of a new SeaSight HD Camera which captures underwater video in crystal clear high definition. Combined with the new and intuitive SeaSight Control…
Read MoreIn The Deep
Spectis Robotics Ltd. have announced a new partnership with Deep Trekker Inc. to bring their remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to Scotland. Deep Trekker Inc. has a long history of collaboration with global players in the aquaculture industry, and Spectis is now bringing that expertise directly to Scottish fish farms. You can speak to them about…
Read MoreNRS reports Q2 EBIT increase
Norway Royal Salmon (NRS) today announced an increased operational EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) of 120 million Norwegian kroner (NOK) (£10.2 million) during the second quarter of this year. The figure for Q2 2019 was NOK 113 million (£9.6 million). But as with every other salmon producer, Covid-19 continues to affect financial results. NRS…
Read MoreBakkafrost reports \’positive Q2\’ despite EBIT drop
The Bakkafrost Group today reported a positive performance from all of its activities during the second quarter of this year despite the financial impact of Covid-19 – with the Scottish Salmon Company, its new acquisition, playing a strong role. The Faroese salmon farmer delivered a total operating EBIT of 181.9 million Danish kroner (DKK) (£22…
Read MoreBakkafrost reports \’positive Q2\’ despite EBIT drop
The Bakkafrost Group today reported a positive performance from all of its activities during the second quarter of this year despite the financial impact of Covid-19 – with the Scottish Salmon Company, its new acquisition, playing a strong role. The Faroese salmon farmer delivered a total operating EBIT of 181.9 million Danish kroner (DKK) (£22…
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