Dawnfresh unveil plans for new jobs in west of Scotland4 Feb 2019The UK’s largest producer of farmed trout has unveiled plans to invest a total of £16 million and create jobs in the West of Scotland, in a show of confidence to Scotland’s growing food and drink sect…
Helping talent reach the top29 Jan 2019The Fish Site is inviting applications for new initiative, which offers professional guidance and support to women and men at all stages of their aquaculture careers.
Gaelforce announces 40 vacancies25 Jan 2019Aquaculture equipment, technology and services provider Gael Force Group has announced 40 new jobs as well as new names for two of its businesses.
Sea Pact Announces new chairwoman16 Jan 2019Stacy Schulz has been elected as the new chair of Sea Pact, an innovative association of ten leading North American seafood companies.
Government advisor to lead Institute of Aquaculture16 Jan 2019An award-winning marine biologist – who serves as a chief scientific advisor to the UK government – is set to take on a principal role with the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture.
Promotions announced at feed firm10 Jan 2019BioMar has promoted two long-serving employees to executive roles within its salmon division.
SAIC promotes distinguished animal health expert17 Dec 2018The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has appointed animal health expert Professor Julie Fitzpatrick as the first female chairperson of its Independent Scientific Panel (SISP) - a role wh…
Youngsters thrive in salmon sector12 Dec 2018Over third of the people directly employed in Scotland’s salmon farming sector are under the age of 30, according to a report released today.
Talent scout signs for Scottish aqua sector29 Nov 2018The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has appointed veterinary expert Dr Mary Fraser as its new head of skills and talent in a bit to develop a greater awareness of career prospects in the…
Senior fish geneticist sought22 Nov 2018Akvaforsk Genetics is currently seeking to recruit a senior geneticist to join their experienced team in Sunndalsøra, Western Norway.
Salmon farmers take fast track to success13 Oct 2018The first graduates of a unique fast-track training programme have taken up their new positions as salmon farm managers.
Ready to Muck in11 Oct 2018Clara McGhee has recently started working on a salmon farm off the Isle of Muck. In the first installment of a new series for The Fish Site she describes the route that took her one of the most isolat…
Solberg steps down10 Oct 2018Marit Solberg, chief operating officer for Marine Harvest’s Canadian, Scottish, Irish and Faroese farming operations, has announced her retirement today.
Salmon body boosts sustainability credentials19 Sep 2018The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) has recruited Anne Anderson from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to be its inaugural director of sustainability.
Salmon producers bring political expert on board18 Sep 2018The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) has appointed the respected political journalist Hamish Macdonell, to the newly created role of director of strategic engagement.
Thomas lands mussel management role29 Aug 2018Offshore Shellfish Ltd, which aims to be the UK’s largest producer of mussels, has appointed Huw Thomas as its general manager.
Lallemand steps up aquaculture presence21 Aug 2018Lallemand has appointed two new aquaculture experts to join their nutrition teams in France in Vietnam respectively.
New head for BC salmon body14 Aug 2018The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) has appointed John Paul Fraser as its new executive director.
Job opportunity at Akva1 Aug 2018SponsoredThe aquaculture equipment manufacturer and supplier Akva group Scotland is currently inviting applications for a new sales director.
Survey shows support for women in aquaculture31 Jul 2018A recent survey conducted by The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) reveals widespread support for new initiatives that aim to encourage more women to join the aquaculture sector.
