Post-harvest

Irish aquaculture producers have been asked to fill in a form to strengthen the sector's case for financial aid from the government as they struggle to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation has issued a statement outlining their strategies to balance safety, public health and customer needs.

Export difficulties caused by concerns over coronavirus have been partially alleviated by growing domestic demand, as UK consumers seek to stockpile goods, according to a representative of the salmon sector.

Farmed seaweed can play a key role in the shift away from plastic packaging, according to the COO of a new seaweed processing venture.

Two of Scotland’s largest seafood organisations united today to call for urgent discussions with UK Government ministers amid concerns about the impact of post-Brexit immigration plans.

Mulling over the next fish to invest in? Let’s take a cue from the ancient Egyptians and Romans, who have long loved their mullets (No, not the haircut).

The lucrative Chinese shrimp market is set to show signs of recovery soon, according to Ecuadorian officials, now that the national holiday has drawn to a close.

Scottish salmon exports hit a record high of £618 million in 2019, according to figures published today.

While there has been some opposition to the recent rash of RAS plants being planned for Maine, proponents of the sector note the potentially huge economic benefits that they can bring to rural communities and the salmon farmers themselves believe that the technology and experience now available will make them financially viable.…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has made an additional $5 million in funding available for researchers exploring the economics of aquaculture in the US.

Scotland’s seafood processors are demanding continued tariff-free trade and access to labour in any Brexit deal reached between the UK and the EU.

It might pay for Norway's salmon sector to concentrate on growing its value instead of growing its volumes, according to the leaders of a new project.

Saithe that eat formulated feed pellets from beside salmon cages as part of their diets have significantly lower flesh quality according to new research.

A new project has been launched to investigate the use of new technologies – such as blockchain, internet of things and artificial intelligence – for seafood businesses in the far north of Europe.

Two months after its last report on the global animal protein production sector, Rabobank’s Gorjan Nikolik offers The Fish Site some revised thoughts on the recent performance of the fishmeal, salmon and shrimp sectors a…

The global shrimp farming sector poses serious risks to both investors and the environment, according to a new report.

Norway's largest cod producers have joined forces in a bid to produce 36,000 tonnes of the whitefish a year.

Growth in both the value and volume of the salmon and trout farming sectors helped Norway reach a new seafood export record in 2019.

Following Canada’s general election in October, members of the aquaculture industry have called for an updated Aquaculture Act that will allow the sector to address climate change, rural economic development and prioritise stable growth nationwide.…

Loch Duart has announced plans to ensure the traceability of its salmon in North America.