Lithuania

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

By global standards, aquaculture across Central Asia is growing at a very slow pace, with the progress far more drawn-out than forecasted. There is, according to local players, a plethora of factors constraining the industry’s development – everything from a…

24th July 2025

Central Asian aquaculture struggling to get a firm footing

24th July 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Vičiūna and Partners (VIP) has begun construction on a €100 million salmon processing facility in Plungė, Lithuania.

31st March 2025

Vičiūna begins €100m salmon facility

31st March 2025

NEW HORIZONS

NEW HORIZONS

Baltic region fish farmers are increasingly looking to tap into opportunities offered by a new era in the aquaculture industry, including RAS technologies, product range diversification and organic certification. However, high energy…

22nd August 2024

Baltic aquaculture – on the European frontline

22nd August 2024

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Oyster farming has long been touted for its benefits, such as improving water quality and not requiring any feed, freshwater or fertiliser. However, outdated technology and tools that prevent high volume production…

31st July 2024

Oyster farming innovations on the rise

31st July 2024

SHIP DESIGN

SHIP DESIGN

Lithuanian ship designer Western Baltic Engineering (WBE) has launched its latest trawler design. Intended to meet the demands of the modern fishing industry with an emphasis on high performance, large cargo capacity and…

14th March 2023

Western Baltic unveils new trawler design

14th March 2023