Benchmark strengthens genetics division1 Mar 2018Benchmark Holdings, the global aquaculture genetics and nutrition specialist, has hired two new recruits for its burgeoning genetics division.
Egg producer grows Scottish salmon team27 Feb 2018AquaGen, the salmonid genomics and egg production specialist, has added Robert Murray to its Scottish team.
Processor eyes farmed whitefish sector26 Feb 2018In a move that suggests an increased focus on the farmed whitefish sector, Marel Fish has appointed Diego Lages as its new sales director for Marel Fish.
Marine Harvest wins new salmon site approval 1 Feb 2018Marine Harvest Scotland has been granted planning permission to build a new salmon farm off the island of Rum.
Scotch supremo hops into salmon role31 Jan 2018Julie Hesketh-Laird is to take over as chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) following the retirement of Scott Landsburgh, who has held the position for nearly 10 years.…
Benchmark chairman steps down31 Jan 2018Alex Hambro, chairman of Benchmark, the aquaculture health, nutrition and genetics business, has announced his intention to retire from the board.
New chair for aquaculture innovation team 29 Jan 2018David Gregory, a highly experienced food industry director and former Chairman of Red Tractor Assurance, has been announced today as the new Chairperson of the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (…
Dunn but not dusted24 Jan 2018Jeremy Dunn, executive director at the BC Salmon Farmers Association, is leaving the producers’ organisation to join Marine Harvest Canada's Public Affairs division.
Job opportunity: Commercial Director, The Fish Vet Group17 Jan 2018SponsoredResponsible for all aspects of FVG’s commercial activities globally, the Commercial Director translates FVG’s strategy into a commercial plan covering all of FVG’s business activities.
Velez takes top shrimp feed role20 Nov 2017Biomar Group has appointed Danny Velez as manager for Alimentsa in Ecuador.
New head for fishmeal body13 Nov 2017Eduardo Goycoolea will replace Mike Copeland as President of the IFFO, following the results of elections for the marine ingredients’ organisation’s new management board.
Fish Vet Group lands CMS and lumpfish specialist3 Oct 2017Fish Vet Group Norge has recently hired Marta Alarcón – a fish health specialist with a strong background in researching cardiomyopathy syndrome (CMS) in Atlantic salmon and diseases in lumpfish.
Exciting times for AKVA Scotland 27 Sep 2017Jason Cleaversmith has been appointed General Manager of AKVA group Scotland, at a time when their Scottish operations are being given an important international role.
Former footballer joins salmon ova company1 Aug 2017SalmoBreed has hired Thommy Holmvåg (35) as a key account manager in a bid to strengthen its sales team in Central Norway.
New generation takes over at Gael Force31 Jul 2017SponsoredAfter some 17 years of intense work and dedication, Managing Director of Gael Force Engineering John Offord has retired.
Perrin lands top job in aquaculture insurance25 Jul 2017Sunderland Marine has appointed Duncan Perrin as aquaculture manager at the company’s head office in Newcastle.
Applications open for Skye feed mill jobs25 Jul 2017Marine Harvest Scotland is currently looking to recruit 55 staff for their new feed plant, which is currently under construction at Kyleakin, on Skye.
Economic impact of Scottish aquaculture revealed26 Jun 2017Fish and shellfish farming contributes £620 million to Scotland’s economy every year, according to new research.
Female talent sought for seafood sector16 Jun 201777% of those involved in the UK seafood industry would actively encourage more women to join the sector, according to a new survey.
