Samherji staff paid to get on their bikes
The Icelandic fishing and aquaculture group Samherji is paying its employees to leave their cars at home. The company is offering both full- and part-time workers a regular monthly wage […] Continue Reading
Worldwide salmon industry marks sustainability goals
The Global Salmon Initiative, which represents some of the most significant players in the salmon sector, has hailed progress in reducing the use of antibiotics, managing sea lice through holistic […] Continue Reading
Moving towards more sustainable fish feed
Sustainable aquaculture has a crucial role to play in meeting a demand on the global food supply that has never been greater. The growing world population requires not only a […] Continue Reading
Cooke’s new hybrid barge reduces carbon emissions
Cooke Aquaculture Scotland has taken delivery of its first hybrid feed barge, which runs on a combination of diesel and electric power. The barge, SM95, has been deployed at Cooke […] Continue Reading
Islands in the stream
Along with his brother Regin, Atli Gregersen, co-owner and Managing Director of the Faroese salmon farming company Hiddenfjord, represents the third generation at the helm of his family’s business. Hiddenfjord […] Continue Reading
Bakkafrost aims at shorter growth cycle
Bakkafrost CEO Regin Jacobsen has spelled out further plans for improved biological performance at both its Scottish and Faroe Islands salmon farms, including raising smolt sizes by around 30% or […] Continue Reading
‘Blue Economy’ vision for Scotland published
Scotland’s ambition for a world-leading “Blue Economy” has been set out in a paper from the Scottish Government. The document Blue Economy Vision for Scotland defines the concept as “the […] Continue Reading
Bright Tide in call for bright ideas
Innovative ideas for ocean-based business are being invited as part of an initiative to support sustainable development. Small-medium enterprises (SMEs) have until 15 April to submit their proposals to the […] Continue Reading
Funding deal for chain of French shrimp farms
Plans for a new land-based shrimp farm in France have taken a big step forward after the company behind the project announced it has secured almost €5m (£4.2m) in funding. […] Continue Reading