Iceland salmon exports hitting new records
The export value of aquaculture products from Iceland is continuing to soar, according to the latest official data. Preliminary figures show it hit ISK 5 billion or just over £30m […] Continue Reading
Norway’s salmon industry calls for revaluation of licences
Norway’s two main seafood employer organisations have approached the government, calling for a new valuation of farming licences for this year. Seafood Norway (Sjomat Norge) and Seafood Companies (Sjomatbedriftene) believe […] Continue Reading
Salmon giants “may split” to avoid new land tax
The fall out from the Norwegian government’s controversial salmon land tax proposal has continued with warnings in the country’s media that the industry could split up. The broadcaster NRK reports […] Continue Reading
Faroe Islands next on tax hit list?
Fish farmers on the Faroe Islands could be next to face higher government taxes, it emerged today. Bakkafrost, the country’s largest salmon farmer has issued a statement warning that administrators […] Continue Reading
Tax plan “scary” says Seafood Norway chief
Seafood Norway, the employers organisation representing fishing and aquaculture, described yesterday’s announcement of a 40% land tax on fish farming companies as a “sad day for the industry”. Its CEO […] Continue Reading
Salmon chiefs warn of investment flight from Norway
There was almost universal industry condemnation of the Norwegian government’s plan for a 40% land tax on salmon companies, with Mowi warning investment may move overseas. The proposal which affects […] Continue Reading
Industry reeling after Oslo announces new salmon tax
Norway’s Labour-led coalition government sent shock waves through the country’s salmon industry today by confirming it will impose higher taxes on the sector. Full details will be announced in next […] Continue Reading
New SalMar hatchery handed over
Fish farming giant SalMar has formally taken over its new land-based hatchery on Senja Island in the north of Norway. The 13,650 square metre floor area facility, built at an […] Continue Reading
Ex Premier aide joins Seafood Norway
Seafood Norway, the aquaculture and fishing employers organisation, has hired Peder Egseth, the former right hand man to ex Conservative Prime Minister Erna Solberg, to head the organisation’s business policy. […] Continue Reading