SalMar’s Q3 results undercut analyst expectations 18 Nov 2021 Though SalMar harvested a record volume of fish during the third quarter of 2021 and had an operating result of €75.5 million, the company’s earnings fell below analyst expectations of €91.8 million.
Report lambasts supermarkets’ aquaculture sourcing policies 18 Nov 2021 A new report has challenged supermarkets in the UK and Europe to improve their polices for sourcing farmed seafood – in particular regarding fish welfare and the use of fish meal and fish oil in aquaculture feeds.
Global shrimp production sees significant growth in 2021 17 Nov 2021 Global shrimp production levels in 2021 are set to be at least 8.9 percent higher than they were in 2020, while growth of over 5 percent is forecast for 2022 – painting a very positive story for the shrimp farming sector…
Consortium to develop new software for the salmon farming sector 17 Nov 2021 An international consortium has begun a €1.3 million pilot project to create ‘open data’ software platform that will provide a single point for fish farmers to interact with and understand the data produced by the variet…
NOAA identifies prime places for aquaculture 17 Nov 2021 NOAA has released two Atlases compiling the best available science to inform the identification of Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in the Gulf of Mexico and Southern California.
Aqua-Spark and Semapa Next co-lead series B round for Oceano Fresco 16 Nov 2021 Oceano Fresco hopes that its €6.1 million series B funding will bring it closer to producing European clam species at scale.
Canada releases first-ever code for care and handling of farmed salmonids 16 Nov 2021 The Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) have announced the release of the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Farmed Salmonids.
EU aquaculture production increases 11 percent in nine years 16 Nov 2021 Analysis from the latest EUMOFA report on the EU Fish Market finds that aquaculture production across the EU has grown 11 percent between 2010 and 2019 while its value grew 40 percent.
Offshore aquaculture JV sets sights on 150,000 tonnes of salmon a year 16 Nov 2021 A new offshore joint venture that aims to produce 150,000 tonnes of salmon a year by 2030 has been established by SalMar and Aker Ocean.
Lumpfish breeding breakthrough can ease pressure on wild population 15 Nov 2021 Scientists have discovered that lumpfish sperm can be cryogenically preserved and remain healthy, providing a solution to the increasing levels of wild lumpfish being caught for the salmon farming industry.
Dynaspace is set for expansion 15 Nov 2021 Dynaspace*, the Norwegian startup which aims to deliver valuable insights to the aquaculture industry by using satellite technology, has expanded its team.
Murray cod farmer raises $30 million 15 Nov 2021 A company that farms Australia’s largest freshwater fish, Murray cod, has raised $30 million.
US shellfish farming sector secures $2.4 million funding 15 Nov 2021 NOAA Sea Grant and the Ocean Acidification Program awarded more than $2.4 million to support four projects that will address the impacts of multiple stressors on and increase resilience in shellfish aquaculture through r…
Stepping up salmon farming technology on Cermaq's iFarm 12 Nov 2021 Cermaq’s iFarm project, which aims to increase fish health and welfare with artificial intelligence and machine learning, has entered its second phase.
Kelp burger startup raises $3.2 million seed funding 12 Nov 2021 Akua, which produces kelp-based products, including burgers, has raised a $3.2 million seed round this week.
Politicians show strong support for the Philippines' shrimp sector 11 Nov 2021 Key government officials reiterated their support for the growth of the shrimp industry, one of the major aquaculture commodities in the country, during the virtual 13th Philippine Shrimp Congress which took place on 9-1…
Finnforel to invest €45 million in rainbow trout RAS expansion 11 Nov 2021 Finnforel, which curently produces 1,000 tonnes of rainbow trout at an RAS facility in Finland, has announced plans to invest an additional €45 million in the sector.
Skretting backs Atlantic Sapphire's success 11 Nov 2021 Skretting has announced plans to build a specialised state-of-the-art feed plant to serve Atlantic Sapphire’s land-based salmon farm in Florida.
Thai Union issues $182 million blue finance bonds 11 Nov 2021 Thai Union Group, the world’s leading seafood processor, has successfully issued dual-tranche senior and unsecured sustainability-linked bonds (SLB) totalling THB 6 billion ($182 million) to institutional investors.
Eight ways to ensure a sustainable seaweed farming sector 10 Nov 2021 Some of the world’s leading international seaweed scientists put have suggested eight recommendations to safeguard the future of the seaweed industry as it faces significant challenges
