Salmon Farming

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Canadian government’s proposed ban on current marine net-pen salmon farming in British Columbia (BC) will have severe consequences for the country’s economy, indigenous communities and food security, according to a new…

3rd December 2024

Canada’s BC salmon farm ban could cost $9 billion

3rd December 2024

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Farmed salmon sold with the prestigious “Label Rouge” (Red Label) can now be fed diets containing insect-derived ingredients during the juvenile stages thanks to cooperation between value chain partners in the Scottish…

29th November 2024

Insect feeds approved for Label Rouge salmon

29th November 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Progress remains strong at Andfjord Salmon’s build-out at Kvalnes, Andøya in Norway with work on schedule and waterways close to completion.

28th November 2024

Andfjord Salmon’s Kvalnes build on track

28th November 2024

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Norwegian biotech company Vestland Pharma, which has patented a drug against salmon lice, has received fresh backing, with venture company Sarsia and the seafood company Coast Seafood becoming shareholders.

27th November 2024

Salmon lice drug secures new funding

27th November 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Hybrid flow-through systems (HFS) are set to revolutionise aquaculture, particularly salmon farming, by enhancing biosecurity, boosting sustainability and addressing rising demand.

26th November 2024

Hybrid flow-through systems: A boost for farming biosecurity

26th November 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) has announced its intent to sue Cooke Aquaculture, alleging Clean Water Act violations at 13 salmon farming sites in Maine, USA.

20th November 2024

Cooke Aquaculture USA sued for alleged pollution

20th November 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

HEART UK has renewed its partnership with Loch Duart Salmon for a fourth year. Since joining forces with the cholesterol charity in 2021, Loch Duart has further improved the health of its…

12th November 2024

HEART UK renews partnership with Loch Duart Salmon

12th November 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Salmon Evolution ASA says that construction on its ambitious phase 2 expansion project is well underway, positioning the company for first smolt release in Q1 2026.

11th November 2024

Salmon Evolution on track for expansion by 2026

11th November 2024

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

After several years of marginal decline and stagnant growth, the global salmon farming industry is poised for significant expansion over the coming decade, with production projected to increase by 27% by 2030,…

5th November 2024

Kontali: Salmon production to surge over next decade

5th November 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Investment of nearly GBP 1 billion on fish health and welfare has helped deliver the best survival rate for Scottish farmed salmon since 2020, with new figures published by trade body Salmon…

30th October 2024

Scottish salmon achieves best survival rate for four years

30th October 2024