Mowi wins sustainability title for fourth time
Global salmon giant Mowi has been hailed as the most sustainable protein producer for the fourth year in succession. The title was awarded by the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index […] Continue Reading
SAIC CEO charts ‘sustainability’ course for aquaculture
The CEO of the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre, Heather Jones, is calling on UK aquaculture to embrace and further develop a new conceptual framework that could underpin a sustainable future […] Continue Reading
Seaweed-based plastic alternative is an Earthshot winner
A UK start-up company that has developed a seaweed-based alternative to plastic was named as one of the winners of the Earthshot environmental awards, held on Friday in Boston, USA. […] Continue Reading
Bakkafrost engages suppliers in sustainability drive
Faroese and Scottish fish farmer Bakkafrost is engaging with its suppliers in a new sustainability drive, with the aim of reducing its overall carbon footprint. Bakkafrost hosted a Supplier Day […] Continue Reading
Scotland’s biggest wellboat delivered to Bakkafrost
Bakkafrost Scotland has taken delivery of the largest wellboat to be deployed in the Scottish aquaculture sector. The Ronja Star is a hybrid vessel, commissioned from Norwegian wellboat operator Sølvtrans. […] Continue Reading
Hiddenfjord gets two-star BAP accreditation
Faroese salmon farmer Hiddenfjord has been accredited by BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices), having met the international body’s standards for environmental impact, social responsibility, food safety, animal welfare and traceability. Hiddenfjord […] Continue Reading
Bakkafrost takes delivery of all-electric workboat
Bakkafrost has taken delivery of its first fully electric catamaran as part of the company’s strategy to increase the use of sustainable energy. The company’s CEO, Regin Jacobsen, has used […] Continue Reading
Praise for Bakkafrost’s sustainability reporting
Salmon producer Bakkafrost has received an accolade for its environmental reporting. A new report from Position Green (formerly The Governance Group) ranks Faroes-based Bakkafrost among the top performers of the […] Continue Reading
Salmon Eye opens today
A stunning art installation is being unveiled today in a Norwegian fjord, with the aim of telling the story of sustainable salmon production. The Salmon Eye visitor centre is 14.55 […] Continue Reading