Atlantic Salmon

New research demonstrates that supplementing low fish meal diets with black soldier fly larvae meal leads to better performance on growth and nutrition indicators in Atlantic salmon.

Norway’s Fisheries Minister announces an increase in output capacity for salmon and trout producers in nine of the country’s 13 ocean farming regions.

AKVA has signed an agreement to acquire at least 70 percent of Newfoundland Aqua Service (NAS)

This week’s launch of a new workboat for Inverlussa Marine has been hailed as a clear demonstration of the wider economic benefits of the Scottish aquaculture industry.

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.

Pure Salmon Poland has become one of the first land-based Atlantic salmon farms to receive Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification.

Plans by Organic Sea Harvest to establish a 12-cage salmon farm near Flodigarry, in north-east Skye, have been refused by the local council.

A new employment campaign has been launched today to encourage young people in Scotland to take up careers in the aquaculture sector.

Mowi Scotland has confirmed that 73,600 salmon averaging 1.9 kilograms escaped from their site off the island of Colonsay after a pen was damaged by storm Brendan.

Pure Salmon, the land-based salmon farming specialist, has announced plans for a new 10,000 tonne recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) facility to be built in Boulogne-Sur-Mer.

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

Mowi Scotland has confirmed the appointment of Meritxell Diez-Padrisa as its new production director, starting February, following the departure of Gideon Pringle to Scottish Sea Farms.

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 Center for Aquaculture Technologies Canada (CATC) has appointed Dr Jason Cleaversmith as the vice president of its health and nutrition business unit and general manager of its Canadian operations.

Research into how to improve the swimming conditions and ensure the even distribution of oxygen and feed in the vast tanks used for onshore salmon farming is currently underway.

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

Mowi has reiterated its ambition for all its Scottish sites to achieve Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification.

The Scottish Salmon Company’s plans to establish a 5,000 tonne salmon farm off the north coast of Arran have sparked fresh protests by island residents over the festive season.

Gill health challenges dented the profits of Loch Duart, the independent salmon farming company, in the latest tax year.