Aquaculture

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Loch Long Salmon has called out Scottish government for its delay in determining what it calls a “once in a generation opportunity” to bring closed-pen salmon farming to Scotland.

18th February 2025

Loch Long Salmon irked by inaction on farm permit

18th February 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Bakkafrost Group has reported a total operational EBIT of DKK 280 million (€37.53 million) for Q4 2024, a decrease from DKK 356 million (€47.72 million) during the same period in 2023.

17th February 2025

Bakkafrosts year-end performance tails off

17th February 2025

FISHING TECHNOLOGY

FISHING TECHNOLOGY

The North Sea Science Park will assume full control of the Flume Tank North Sea, Europe’s largest test tank for fishing, aquaculture and underwater technology.

14th February 2025

North Sea Science Park takes control of test tank

14th February 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

International sales of Scottish salmon reached a record GBP 844 million last year, representing an increase of 45% on 2023’s total and consolidating the product’s position as the UK’s top food export,…

13th February 2025

Scottish salmon exports soar to new high

13th February 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A student from the University of Plymouth in the UK has been honoured with an Excellence in Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries award.

13th February 2025

Plymouth student wins aquaculture award

13th February 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Mowi has generated record-high operating revenues of €1.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024, leading to an operational profit of €226 million.

12th February 2025

Mowi reports record 2024 results

12th February 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Salmon Evolution has reported revenues of NOK 149.5 million (€12.86 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, translating into a group EBITDA of NOK 9.2 million (€790,000) and a Farming EBITDA of…

12th February 2025

Salmon Evolution ends 2024 on a high

12th February 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Cermaq has named Kristin Hurum as its new head of operations in Norway.

10th February 2025

Cermaq names new head of Norway operations

10th February 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Innovasea has launched a commercially available seabream algorithm for biomass estimation, reportedly the first of its kind in the world.

7th February 2025

Innovasea launches new marine biomass algorithm

7th February 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

While Ecuador’s shrimp exports closed out 2024 at 1,214,105 tonnes, remaining on par with the previous year, the South American country’s production increased slightly, according to new industry analysis from Shrimp Insights. 

4th February 2025

Ecuador’s shrimp exports stabilise at 1.2m tonnes

4th February 2025

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Family-owned fish farm Skytop Springs Fish Farm has signed the 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge, publicly committing to using 100% of each fish it raises by the end of 2025. Skytop is…

4th February 2025

New York fish farm joins 100% Fish initiative

4th February 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

JBT Marel has chosen Ace Aquatec as its preferred supplier of electric stunning solutions in order to strengthen its reputation in sustainable aquaculture and fish welfare.

4th February 2025

A strategic partnership in fish processing and welfare

4th February 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Sushi and salmon have become favourites at Italian eateries, with some dishes now almost as popular as meat courses, according to a new consumer survey conducted by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC). 

4th February 2025

Salmon now as popular as pizza in Italy

4th February 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

South Korean company Raon Bada has made history by becoming the first in the world to receive Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus), also known as Gwangeo.

3rd February 2025

World’s first ASC-certification for olive flounder

3rd February 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her decision to back the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport by declaring its importance to the country’s food and drink exports, including Scottish…

30th January 2025

Third Heathrow runway important for Scottish salmon, says Chancellor

30th January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

North American seafood supplier Azure Seafood has endorsed the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) programme, Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has confirmed.

30th January 2025

Azure Seafood endorses BAP certification

30th January 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Mowi ASA has entered into an agreement with Vigner Olaisen AS to acquire its controlling stake in Nova Sea AS. It will pay NOK 7.4 billion for Vigner Olaisen’s 46% stake in…

30th January 2025

Mowi increases ownership of Nova Sea to 95%

30th January 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

BioMar’s latest research has highlighted key aquafeed challenges associated with waterborne feeding systems, which are gaining popularity for their potential to reduce energy use, microplastic pollution and sea lice exposure.

29th January 2025

BioMar tackles waterborne feed challenges

29th January 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Using 100% of each fish caught or farmed is a “moral obligation”, according to Petra Weigl, Managing Director of Regal Springs Europe and Global Head of the company’s Natural Additions Division. It’s…

29th January 2025

‘Know your fish, understand your side-stream potential’

29th January 2025

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Around 24 million tonnes of edible products generated by fisheries and aquaculture are being lost across supply chains every year, according to estimates made by the World Economic Forum (WEF), with the…

29th January 2025

Healthy returns from by-product pathways

29th January 2025