Gut simulation startup lands international contract with leading animal nutrition firm 10 Jun 2022 University of Glasgow spin-out company SalmoSim has secured a contract with DSM to help develop sustainable aquafeed.
Scottish Sea Farms scoops another sustainability award 10 Jun 2022 Scottish Sea Farms' sustainability efforts are getting wider recognition across the UK after the REA Sustainability Awards.
The case for modular, responsible RAS 10 Jun 2022 Ramon Perez, co-founder of Alpha Aqua, produces RAS units, with a twist – focusing mainly on designing modular systems for both cold and warmwater species.
Salmon Evolution announces North American expansion 8 Jun 2022 Norway's Salmon Evolution has increased its long-term production target to 100,000 tonnes and embarks on new farming operations across the Atlantic.
Aquatech projects land £1.1 million funding 7 Jun 2022 The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has pledged to support three projects that aim to deliver economic impact and reduce the environmental footprint of aquaculture, following its latest call for research…
Mowi launches new apprenticeship programme in seafood processing 6 Jun 2022 A new Modern Apprenticeship scheme in specialist food processing is now being offered by Mowi Scotland.
Austrian plant-based seafood startup unveils its “game changer” salmon fillet 3 Jun 2022 Austria’s Revo Foods showcased its first-ever texturised plant-based salmon fillet at its “Have a Taste of the Future” event in Zoku, Austria.
Benchmark opts for a green loan as part of growing ESG commitment 2 Jun 2022 Benchmark PLC has converted one of its existing £16 million loans with Nordea Bank into a green loan, highlighting the company's progress in environmental, social and governance (ESG) financing.
Is triploidy still the only practical option for sterile aquaculture stocks? 1 Jun 2022 Triploidy is widely used in aquaculture to improve growth rates, reduce possible impacts of farmed animals on wild aquatic ecosystems and enhance product quality, but there’s room for improvement and for alternative tech…
How data-led detection can save salmon from harmful algal blooms 31 May 2022 The Scottish aquaculture industry is embracing technology to support collaborative efforts to protect farmed fish from the potential impacts of harmful algal blooms (HABs), as climate change continues to influence the nu…
SalMar merges with Norway Royal Salmon 31 May 2022 Norway Royal Salmon (NRS) has signed a merger plan with SalMar, creating the largest salmon company in central and Northern Norway once the agreement is finalised.
Salmon purchasers reel in $85 million settlement in US price-fixing case 27 May 2022 Six international Atlantic salmon companies, including Norway’s Mowi ASA, have agreed to pay $85 million to resolve antitrust claims in the United States.
Cermaq signs new five-year First Nation deal 26 May 2022 Cermaq Canada and the Ahousaht Nation have signed a new five-year protocol to guide salmon farming practices in that part of British Columbia.
Scottish Sea Farms earns its first ASC accreditation 25 May 2022 Scottish Sea Farms has gained its first Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for its three Summer Isles sites.
100,000 tonne mobile fish farm docks in China 23 May 2022 China has delivered the world’s first 100,000 tonne smart aquaculture vessel on 20 May in Qingdao City.
Ireland leads EU organic aquaculture production 21 May 2022 New data from the European Market Observatory for Fisheries and Aquaculture Products (EUMOFA) shows that total organic aquaculture production in the EU came in at 74.032 tonnes in 2020, with Ireland standing out as the l…
Riverence to trial novel, plant-based protein in its feeds 19 May 2022 Green Plains has announced a partnership to produce trout and salmon feeds for the Riverence Group, utilising sustainable ingredients including the fermented plant protein product it has recently developed.
Salmon farmers target reducing mortality rates and antibiotic use 19 May 2022 Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) has published its ninth annual sustainability report, in which its 13 members explain that they are focused on continuing to raise ASC certification levels, while reducing fish mortality ra…
Using AI to improve resistance to sea lice 19 May 2022 A new project that involves using artificial intelligence (AI) to help select salmon that are resistant to sea lice has been launched by the Danish Technological Institute (DTI) and Benchmark Genetics Norway.
Scotland's salmon industry raises "trade war" concerns with Prime Minister 18 May 2022 Salmon Scotland, a leading trade body in the UK Atlantic salmon sector, has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to raise concerns about the impact of a trade war with Europe after the Commons statement from Liz Truss…