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WellFish Tech secures major Salmon Group contract
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (457+ words) Jan Olav Langeland, CEO Salmon Group, and Charlie Granfelt, CEO WellFish Tech. Aquaculture biotechnology firm WellFish Tech has entered into a commercial partnership with Salmon Group, Norway's most important network for small and medium-sized fish farmers, marking what the fish…...
Chilean salmon: a strategic ally for US food security
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (893+ words) Chile's representatives at the headquarters of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). This week, SalmonChile went to Washington D.C. to defend before the United States Trade Representative (USTR) the competitiveness of the Chilean salmon industry and its strategic role in the…...
New Scottish-built salmon vessel for Bakkafrost Scotland
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (911+ words) The Dìonadair a' Bhradain, meaning "Guardian of the Salmon", decked out for its launch at Macduff Shipyards in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Scotland's Economy Secretary, Stephen Flynn—whose ministerial responsibilities include the promotion of the country's food and drink sectors—was in…...
ASC adds conservation and seafood supply chain expertise with new board members
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (413+ words) Mangrove and coastal conservation expert Stefanie Rog is one of the new Trustees on the ASC Board. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has announced the appointments of Stefanie Rog and Steve Philips to its Board of Trustees, adding experience from…...
ASC delays mandatory Farm Standard transition by one year
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (450+ words) The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has pushed back the mandatory transition date for its Farm Standard by one year, giving certified farms until 1 May 2028 to complete the move from existing species-specific standards. The deadline had previously been set for 1 May…...
Sushi growth in US could boost demand for Norwegian salmon and trout, says NSC
1+ week, 1+ day ago (787+ words) Norwgian seafood envoy to the USA, Karine Rød Haraldsson, pictured alongside a sushi counter. Sushi has become one of the main growth areas in the US seafood market, according to new figures cited by the Norwegian Seafood Council. The council…...
INVE Aquaculture partners with Ecocean to support fish restoration
1+ week, 1+ day ago (224+ words) INVE Aquaculture has entered a new partnership with French ecological restoration company Ecocean to support its BioRestore programmes, which focus on improving the survival of young fish during their early life stages. The companies said the partnership aims to support…...
Community support key to growth of UK seaweed farming, report finds
1+ week, 4+ day ago (654+ words) Report co-author Dr Kati Michalek examines some Saccorhiza polyschides growing at the SAMS seaweed farm. The UK’s emerging seaweed farming sector risks facing local opposition unless coastal communities are given a meaningful role in shaping new developments, according to a…...
New South Wales government announces AUD $27M investment in aquaculture projects
1+ week, 6+ day ago (311+ words) Oyster farm long-line system trays for Sydney Rock Oysters in Pambula Lake, New South Wales Australia. The government of the state of New South Wales, Australia, has announced a $27 million investment in 31 aquaculture projects, aimed at creating jobs and driving…...
Nordic Halibut to acquire Pure Norwegian Seafood, as Måsøval settles shareholder disputes
2+ week, 1+ day ago (647+ words) PNS' processing plant will be a key factor in the expected expansion of Nordic Halibut production volumes in the coming years. Nordic Halibut has agreed to acquire 100% of Pure Norwegian Seafood (PNS) from Måsøval, in a deal that will give…...