Salmon prices starting to spike
SALMON prices are showing positive signs of hardening as more countries gradually start opening up their economies in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown. In Norway, which often acts as […] Continue Reading
SSPO calls on governments to support market access
The Scottish salmon sector is calling on the UK and Scottish Governments to support market access following a significant downturn in export sales through the first quarter of this year. […] Continue Reading
Norway salmon farmers facing new tax hit
NORWAY’S fish farmers are facing the prospect of a new production tax from next year. The government has announced proposals for a tax of NOK O.40 (40 øre or cents) […] Continue Reading
SSC first to claim BAP certification
The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has become the first salmon producer in Europe to be recognised with a 4-star ‘Best Aquaculture Practices’ (BAP) certification. The prestigious certification is a reflection […] Continue Reading
Norwegian exports down after 18 months growth
NORWEGIAN seafood exports fell last month for the first time in 18 months, reflecting the damaging impact Covid-19 is having on the industry. However, figures from the Norwegian Seafood Council […] Continue Reading
Mowi Scotland takes hit on Q1 harvest
MOWI Scotland has taken a major hit in its harvest volume for the first three months of this year in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, a trading update from […] Continue Reading
Easter salmon sales ‘strong’
SALES of salmon held up up reasonably well over the Easter holiday despite the disruption to business from Covid-19, new figures from the Norwegian Seafood Council show. And while prices […] Continue Reading
Oaland steps up at Mowi
MOWI has carried out a series of further senior changes in its management structure, including in Scotland, which are not thought to be directly Covid-19 related. The world’s largest salmon […] Continue Reading
Cermaq pulls the plug on Chilean sites
Two salmon processing plants owned and operated by industry giant Cermaq in Chile are about to close, reports IntraFish, as part of efforts to restructure operations to negate the effects […] Continue Reading