Posts Tagged ‘processing’
Local authority says earlier warning should have been given over job losses
The Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, the Western Isles Council, has expressed frustration that employees and the community were not alerted earlier over plans to shut down a Bakkafrost processing plant.
Read More80-plus Bakkafrost processing jobs at risk in Western Isles
At least 80 jobs in the Western Isles are at risk, following the decision by Bakkafrost Scotland to mothball its harvest and processing facilities in Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis.
Read MoreSeafish sets out priorities to help UK seafood sector
Seafish has announced that it plans to deliver on seven priorities to help support a thriving UK seafood industry, from helping to develop skills to championing the industry’s reputation.
Read MoreScottish Sea Farms supervisor wins Emerging Talent award
A Scottish Sea Farms Processing Supervisor has won the inaugural Emerging Talent award at the M&S Select Farm Awards 2024, announced last week at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh.
Read MoreSamherji reports increased revenue, falling profit
Samherji, Iceland’s largest seafood business, saw increased revenue in 2023 but its net earnings fell by 39% thanks to restructuring which saw the disposal of some of its operations.
Read MoreOslo distribution hub sold for £100m
The global alternative investment platform Slate Asset Management has acquired the World Seafood Center in Oslo for a figure close to £100m.
Read MorePassing the test
It’s been a challenging year for the world’s second biggest salmon farmer but, the CEO says, it has come through with flying colours. Vince McDonagh reports. Salmar is not just one of the world’s largest Atlantic salmon farming companies – it is also arguably the most interesting.
Read MoreLeading wholesaler expects salmon prices to fall in coming months
Iceland Seafood International (ISI) has reported a good start to 2024 after a difficult time last year. It expects to see sales volumes increasing as salmon prices fall.
Read MoreNorway aquaculture pay talks break down
Talks between Norway’s salmon companies and unions representing industry workers have hit the buffers. Negotiations to secure a new aquaculture deal covering pay and conditions and general issues began on Wednesday but appear to have broken down after just two days.
Read MoreSeafood continues to shine for Hilton Food Group
Seafood is continuing to provide a significant contribution to the performance of the Hilton Food Group.
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