Salmon Farming

LAND-BASED FARMING

LAND-BASED FARMING

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has reversed an earlier rejection decision and has now approved plans for Helgeland Miljøfisk’s land-based salmon farming venture, moving the facility a step closer to being…

16th April 2025

Green light for Helgeland Miljøfisk’s land-based salmon farm

16th April 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Aquaculture production in the European Union stood at almost 1.1 million tonnes in 2023, valued at €4.8 billion, according to new figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU.

8th April 2025

Eurostat: EU aquaculture production static at 1.1m tonnes

8th April 2025

LAND-BASED FARMING

LAND-BASED FARMING

First Water, a company specialising in sustainable land-based salmon farming in Þorlákshöfn, Iceland, has completed a share capital increase amounting to €39 million. The capital raise was led by existing shareholders, including…

8th April 2025

Iceland’s First Water secures €39m in share increase

8th April 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Following a decade of consistent growth and against a forecast that was envisaging the upward trend to continue for at least the next six years, Russia’s aquaculture production declined to 380,000 tonnes…

1st April 2025

Is Russia’s salmon industry in trouble?

1st April 2025

FISHING GEAR

FISHING GEAR

A consortium of companies in Norway and Iceland have put into use netting that’s been derived from recycled fishing gear.

1st April 2025

First net from recycled material

1st April 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Grieg Seafood ASA has confirmed that Andreas Kvame has agreed with the Norwegian salmon farming company’s board of directors that he is stepping down as CEO after 10 years in the position.…

1st April 2025

Grieg Seafood CEO steps down

1st April 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

The total volume of fish produced by Iceland’s aquaculture industry increased by 10% in 2024 to almost 54,800 tonnes, with most of the volume accounted for by Atlantic salmon, with the country’s…

1st April 2025

Iceland’s aquaculture volume, export earnings soar

1st April 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A researcher at Nofima has uncovered important insights into how light and diet can be used to control the maturation of farmed salmon.

27th March 2025

Light and diet govern salmon maturation

27th March 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

RSPCA Australia’s Approved Certification Committee has confirmed it has decided to halt Australian salmon farming company Huon Aquaculture’s RSPCA Approved certification while it investigates claims of animal cruelty.

11th March 2025

RSPCA suspends certification of Huon Aquaculture

11th March 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Researchers at the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture, in collaboration with the universities of Lancaster, Aberdeen and Cambridge, have developed a groundbreaking method to enhance nutrient retention in farmed fish feed.

10th March 2025

New ratio boosts fish feed sustainability

10th March 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Kelly Cove Salmon (KCS), the Atlantic Canadian salmon farming division of Cooke Aquaculture, has acquired the former operations of Aqua Bounty Canada on Prince Edward Island (PEI).

6th March 2025

Kelly Cove Salmon acquires defunct Aqua Bounty

6th March 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Norwegian salmon farming group SalMar ASA has entered into an agreement with Aker Capital AS to purchase Aker’s 15% ownership stake in offshore aquaculture company SalMar Aker Ocean AS (SAO). The settlement…

6th March 2025

SalMar buys remainder of offshore farming firm

6th March 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

New Zealand’s government is aiming for growth by boosting exports and creating jobs in the aquaculture sector, which is expected to generate an additional NZ$500m in exports by 2035.

5th March 2025

New Zealand invests in salmon farming

5th March 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Skye-based salmon farmer Organic Sea Harvest has announced it is having to suspend production and make staff redundant because of Scotland’s slow planning and regulatory system.

5th March 2025

Organic Sea Harvest suspends production

5th March 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Northwest Aquaculture Alliance (NWAA) has filed a lawsuit against Washington State’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for what it calls an “unlawful ban” on commercial net pens in state waters. 

4th March 2025

Washington State sued for fish farming ban

4th March 2025

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Bergen, Norway-headquartered salmon farming company Mowi has announced it is initiating a strategic review of its integrated Feed division. All available options will be assessed, including a sale, the company said.

4th March 2025

Mowi may sell feed business

4th March 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Norwegian Greentech has been subcontracted by Eyvi to provide its UV- and filter-based water treatment technology for Arctic Seafarm’s land-based salmon farm in north Norway.

28th February 2025

Norwegian Greentech wins Arctic Seafarm deal

28th February 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a video statement on his legislation (HB 111, SB 108) to increase Alaska’s food production and security by permitting finfish farming in Alaska. 

27th February 2025

WATCH: Alaska not allowing salmon farming

27th February 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has introduced legislation that will allowing finfish farming in the state. HB 111 would authorise the Commissioner of the Department of Fish and Game, in consultation with the Commissioner of…

26th February 2025

Alaska governor proposes lifting fish farming ban

26th February 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Icelandic Salmon has strengthened operations in the fourth quarter of 2024, following significant challenges in winter-spring 2023-24.

20th February 2025

Icelandic Salmon strengthens operations

20th February 2025