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NewsGael Force opens Canadian base
Scottish marine specialist, Gael Force Group, has established a base in Grand Falls-Windsor in Newfoundland and Labrador, to serve aquaculture producers in the region with the company’s marine equipment, technology and services.
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NewsNew forum set up to restore Irish oyster
A new forum funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund has been set up to help restore native oyster (Ostrea edulis) populations in oyster fishing areas in Ireland.
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NewsMowi acquires K. Strømmen Lakseoppdrett
Norwegian seafood company, Mowi, has entered into a share purchase agreement to purchase 100% of the shares in K. Strømmen Lakseoppdrett AS.
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NewsAKVA launches Land Based Americas
Backed by strong growth around the world in land-based aquaculture sector, AKVA Group has announced the formation of Land Based Americas.
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NewsAnti-seal netting investment pays off
Scottish Sea Farms has reported a significant reduction in ‘last resort’ seal shootings as its investment in rigid new pen netting systems surpasses £5.7m.
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NewsOctopus reproduction research milestone
The Nueva Pescanova Group has been able to close the reproduction cycle of octopus in aquaculture after decades of research.
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NewsOxymat to exhibit generators at Aqua Nor
Generator manufacturer, Oxymat, has completed the development of its Nordic series, Half pallet, Pallet and larger O200 series.
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NewsAcuapesca Group retains FoS certification
Peruvian seafood processor and exporter, Acuapesca Group, has retained its Friend of the Sea certification for its sustainable seafood production.
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NewsInnovation workshop for Irish aquaculture
Irish aquaculture has been given a boost with a two week specialist programme aimed at supporting start-ups.
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NewsASC issues revised salmon and trout standards
Following a multi-stakeholder review, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Salmon Standard and Freshwater Trout Standard have been updated.
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NewsIndonesia Seaweed expands into Europe
Indonesia Seaweed, a brand of the Indonesian Seaweed Industry Association, ASTRULI, is planning a major expansion of seaweed extracts in the European market to boost carrageenan and agar-agar production capacities.
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NewsSkretting appoints global Commercial Director
Skretting has announced the appointment of Evy Vikene to the position of Commercial Director, reporting to CEO Therese Log Bergjord.
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NewsAccelerating sustainability in aquaculture
29 Danish suppliers to the international aquaculture industry will be exhibiting at the Pavilion of Denmark when Aqua Nor in Trondheim Spektrum opens on 20th August. The Danish suppliers bring high-performing and long-term solutions that support the industry in becoming more sustainable.
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NewsFinalists chosen for Aqua Nor Award
Aqua Nor has received a record number of applications for this year’s Nor-Fishing Foundation Innovation Award with a total of 30 entrants from 11 countries.
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NewsNew Mørenot Aquaculture CEO
Kristian Steinshylla has been appointed CEO of Mørenot Aquaculture to strengthen its international expertise.
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NewsHydroniq keeps Sølvtrans cool
Norwegian shipyard Aas Mekaniske Verksted has awarded Hydroniq Coolers a contract to deliver its hull-integrated seawater cooling system to a vessel the shipbuilder is constructing for wellboat company Sølvtrans.
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NewsBlack tiger shrimp makes a comeback in India
Ending a decade’s slide in the production of black tiger shrimps, India is experiencing a comeback of the seafood, thanks to an initiative launched by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) earlier this year.
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NewsNet cleaning system to Mowi Ireland
Mowi Ireland has placed an order for a Racemaster net cleaning robot system for its southern site, near Castletownbere from Norwegian technology company MPI (Multi Pump Innovation).
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NewsASC certification for bass and bream farms
Two farms operated by Sursan Su Urunleri AS have become the the first company awarded ASC certification for farmed sea bass and sea bream, along with two farms run by Greek company Niraeus.
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NewsAlgae-based omega-3 boosts sustainability
AlgaPrime DHA, an algae-based food manufactured by Corbion, has been successfully trialled in shrimp feed produced by Thai Union Group.
