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INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Aquaculture technology company Innovasea has confirmed the launch of new project, the Enhanced Aquaculture Technology for Marine Health Project, sponsored by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC), and conducted in partnership with Grieg Seafood Newfoundland.…

27th May 2025

Innovasea, Grieg Seafood partner on new project for Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

27th May 2025

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Recognising continued global investment in black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) breeding, the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) has introduced a new, value-driven genotyping solution designed for improved efficiency in selective breeding programmes.

27th May 2025

CAT launches new low-density genotyping panel for black tiger shrimp

27th May 2025

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Finnish biotech company Volare has closed a €26 million funding round to build protein production plant, Volare 01. Located in Pori, Finland, the plant will serve as a cornerstone in scaling Volare’s proprietary insect…

27th May 2025

Volare secures €26m to build new insect-based protein factory for aquafeeds

27th May 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is now connected to the FLUX TL network, with network nodes implemented at FAO enabling the exchange of fisheries control information through the FLUX transportation layer…

26th May 2025

FAO implements standard for fisheries information exchange

26th May 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Thorsteinn Már Baldvinsson, CEO of Samherji hf, has written a letter to all Samherji employees, informing them of his decision to vacate the role as of June 2025, after serving in the…

26th May 2025

Samherji’s CEO steps down

26th May 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Ireland’s seafood economy grew to €1.24 billion in GDP terms in 2024, up 4% from 2023, driven by a 9% rise in exports, an 11% increase in landings to Irish ports and…

23rd May 2025

Irish seafood grows despite challenges

23rd May 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A new report has revealed widespread opacity in the ownership of the world’s large-scale fishing fleets, raising serious concerns over fisheries governance and sustainability.

22nd May 2025

Hidden owners behind fishing fleets

22nd May 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, The FAIRR Initiative has released new analysis following a four-year engagement with seven global salmon producers (Bakkafrost, Grieg Seafood, Lerøy Seafood, Mowi, Multi X, SalMar and Salmones…

22nd May 2025

FAIRR: Feed stocks unable to keep pace with salmon production, raising supply chain risks

22nd May 2025

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Marine and food technology centre AZTI has developed and patented the world’s first real-time PCR-based method for early sex identification in sturgeon, with the pioneering technique enabling aquaculture producers to determine the…

22nd May 2025

Patent secured for early sex identification method in sturgeon – could help optimise caviar production

22nd May 2025

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Mads Martinsen has been appointed General Manager of Skretting Norway, following Håvard Walde’s move to become Skretting’s new Managing Director for salmon operations in Australia, Chile, North America and Norway.

22nd May 2025

Mads Martinsen named new General Manager for Skretting Norway

22nd May 2025