Aquaculture

Peruvian seafood processor and exporter, Acuapesca Group, has retained its Friend of the Sea certification for its sustainable seafood production.

Irish aquaculture has been given a boost with a two week specialist programme aimed at supporting start-ups.

Following a multi-stakeholder review, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Salmon Standard and Freshwater Trout Standard have been updated.

Skretting has announced the appointment of Evy Vikene to the position of Commercial Director, reporting to CEO Therese Log Bergjord.

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…

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.

Kristian Steinshylla has been appointed CEO of Mørenot Aquaculture to strengthen its international expertise.

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)…

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…

AlgaPrime DHA, an algae-based food manufactured by Corbion, has been successfully trialled in shrimp feed produced by Thai Union Group.

A consortium of engineers in Scotland is developing a new anchoring technology for the aquaculture industry which could help support the sectors ambitions for long-term sustainable growth.

Skretting has signed a deal with insect breeder, Protix, that could see up to 5.5 million salmon servings per year brought to market with insect meal incorporated into the feed.

French retailer Supermarché Match has launched sales of salmon fed with Veramaris’ innovative natural marine algal oil rich in omega-3 EPA & DHA.

Friend of the Sea has confirmed the certification of Croatian aquaculture company, Cromaris, for demonstrable sustainable practices.

The UK’s science expertise and international leadership in identifying and managing new diseases that affect aquaculture has been recognised by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

“We have seen a range of successes in tackling sea lice over the last few years, which have led to real progress and a noteworthy reduction in their numbers,” said Heather Jones,…

Digital technology company ABB has won a contract from Arctic Offshore Farming to power its first-ever remote controlled submersible offshore salmon farm in the Arctic Ocean.

A new report for investors warns that growth in the aquaculture sector could be undermined by a failure to manage environmental, social and governance risks.

Scotland’s supply chain is set to share in a £3.2m boost to business following the news that Scottish Sea Farms has been given the approval for a new salmon farm off the…

Research, innovation and teaching is on the agenda for the second time at the Aqua Nor aquaculture exhibition in Trondheim in August.