ISA detected at Cermaq Chile site 19 Nov 2019 Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) has been discovered at one of Cermaq’s salmon sites in the far south of Chile.
New tool for measuring seafood sustainability 18 Nov 2019 A new data tool for measuring the sustainability of seafood - both produced by aquaculture and capture fisheries - is now online and available for public use.
New course to combat antimicrobial resistance 18 Nov 2019 A new online course on antimicrobial stewardship in the food chain, including the aquaculture sector, was launched today.
SAIC secures second 5-year term 18 Nov 2019 The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has secured a £10 million, five-year funding package from the Scottish Funding Council, Scottish Enterprise, and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Seven deadly fins: study sheds light on key tilapia viruses 16 Nov 2019 A new study outlines the seven viral infections (other than tilapia lake virus) that can affect tilapia farms and profiles the steps the industry can take to tackle viral outbreaks.
How aquaculture producers can benefit from a “beyond compliance” approach 15 Nov 2019 A new study suggests that while Scottish salmon producers are already doing more to protect the environment than is legally required, they could benefit from adopting a more coherent approach to their actions, in order i…
Mowi, SalMar, Grieg, Leroy face US price-fixing subpoenas 15 Nov 2019 Some of the world's largest salmon farmers, including Mowi, Grieg Seafood, SalMar and Lerøy are all facing subpoenas from the US Department of Justice as they investigate allegations of price fixing.
Fish stunning study offered six-figure funding 14 Nov 2019 The Humane Slaughter Association is offering up to £200,000 in funding to encourage the development and adoption of humane slaughter methods for wild-caught fish.
The batteries that can save €200,000 per salmon production cycle 14 Nov 2019 Norwegian fish farming company Kvarøy is in line to save up to €200,000 per production cycle, thanks to the installation of a bank of specialist storage batteries in its feed barges.
Cooke reflects on ten-fold expansion in 12 years 14 Nov 2019 Cooke Aquaculture used an open house event at their Nova Scotian feed mill to reflect on the fact that the company had increased its turnover ten-fold in the space of only 12 years.
Aqua Spark invest in Ace Aquatec 13 Nov 2019 Ace Aquatec, whose inventions include an electric stunner, 3D biomass estimation cameras and a sea lice removal system, has recently received investment from aquaculture investment fund Aqua-Spark.
Investment is key for tackling gill health issues 13 Nov 2019 Scottish Sea Farms is set to take delivery of a £1.9 million workboat in a bid to increase response times to gill health issues across its sites.
Broodstock looks for more digital deals 13 Nov 2019 Seafood investor Broodstock Capital has acquired an additional 36 percent of Maritech Systems, a leading supplier of software and digital solutions for the seafood industry.
Funding windfall for pioneering clam producer 12 Nov 2019 Oceano Fresco, which aims to create a hatchery for the pioneering production of at least two clam species native to western Europe, has attracted a €2.7 million investment.
Technologies shaping the future of shrimp production 12 Nov 2019 Expert insights into the key challenges and opportunities in shrimp aquaculture are offered in a new thought leadership magazine, published today.
Vindheim replaces Aarskog as head of "world's largest" seafood firm 12 Nov 2019 Ivan Vindheim has replaced Alf-Helge Aarskog as the CEO of Mowi today after the latter decided to step down after almost 10 years in the role.
New rules for Newfoundland and Labrador's salmon sector 11 Nov 2019 Mowi has pledged to make a number of significant changes to its operations in Newfoundland and Labrador after reviewing the causes behind the death of 2.6 million salmon at its sites in Fortune Bay during September.
Rising performance with baker’s yeast 9 Nov 2019 A new study indicates that baker’s yeast enhances growth performance, feed utilisation and disease resistance in freshwater catfish.
Eel be back? Hope for European anguillids 8 Nov 2019 European eel stocks have been increasing at “a statistically significant rate” since 2011, according to an independent report published today.
Reduction fisheries play a "positive" role in reaching SDGs 8 Nov 2019 The fisheries responsible for producing the fish meal and fish oil used in the aquafeed sector play a vital part in fulfilling the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs).
