Archive for March 2018
Wild complaints focus on lice
THERE is no reason why salmon farmers and anglers cannot coexist and thrive in Scotland if development is undertaken sustainably. This was the view expressed by Salmon and Trout Conservation Scotland (S&TCS) in Holyrood yesterday as the Rural Economy and Connectivity (REC) committee continued its inquiry into the current state of salmon farming in Scotland.…
Read MoreAquaculture fires up Irish industry
IRELAND\’S seafood sector grew 6.4 per cent last year, contributing €1.15 billion to the country\’s GDP. The aquaculture sector performed particularly well. This strong growth – for the third successive year – was driven by a 12 per cent increase in net exports (to €331 million), a four per cent increase in domestic consumption (€429 million)…
Read MoreUS tariff threat stuns Indian shrimp farmers
THE Indian shrimp farming industry has been thrown into a spin following the news that it is facing a near threefold increase in tariffs on shrimp imports into the United States. The move by the US Department of Commerce is being seen as an anti-dumping measure and the proposal is to raise duties from the current…
Read MoreIceland trader buys top Irish firm
ICELAND Seafood International (ISI) has bought Oceanpath, Ireland\’s leading fresh fish company. The acquisition, says ISI, marks a significant step in its strategy of delivering strong organic growth, combined with strategic acquisitions of first rate seafood companies into the group. The deal involves ISI agreeing to buy 67 per cent of Oceanpath, with management retaining a 33 per cent stake.…
Read MoreTuesday, March 13, fish prices from Lerwick market
FISH MARKET PRICES SHETLAND Tuesday 13th March 2018 2 BOATS LANDED 382 BOXES Resilient, Aquarius (FR 95) SPECIES GRADE VOLUME MAXIMUM AVERAGE kgs PRICE PRICE £ per kg £ per kg CATS COD 1 366 3.03 2.25 COD 2 1542 3.41 2.62 COD 3 1691 3.20 2.44 COD 4 899 3.13 2.99 COD 5 120…
Read MoreNew UK manager for Steinsvik
STEINSVIK, the Norwegian maker of Thermolicer machines, has appointed a new general manager for the UK. Innes Weir (pictured), who joined the company on February 26, has 30 years’ experience in the aquaculture industry. Most recently he has been working as general manager of Cook Aquaculture Pacific, and he has also worked in Scotland, as…
Read MoreTuesday, March 13, fish prices from Grimsby market
FISH PRICES TUESDAY 13TH MARCH 2018 TOTAL BOXES FOR SALE 1167 TODAY KILOS: 58350 WE DO NOT BUY OR SELL FISH THIS IS A ROUGH GUIDE ONLY – Prices are in £ per kilo Vessels Overland Norwegian Icelandic Other – 243 – 924 – SPECIES Size Low High Low High Low High COD 1 XL Large 3.00 –…
Read MoreTuesday, March 13, fish prices from Peterhead market
PETERHEAD FISH MARKET PRICES Tuesday 12.03.18 Boats 4 Consignments 3 Boxes 3042 Cod Large £3.30 – £4.20 Cod Medium £2.80 – £3.80 Cod Selected £3.00 – £3.20 Cod Small £2.00 – £3.50 Haddock Large £2.00 – £2.75 Haddock Medium £2.00 – £2.75 Haddock Selected £2.00 – £2.75 Seed £2.40 – £3.00 Chippers £2.00 – £2.50…
Read MoreNew £1.7m fund for humane slaughter
NEW research funding worth £1.7 million is aimed at improving the welfare of fish, crustaceans and cephalopods at slaughter. The project, under the auspices of the Humane Slaughter Association (HSA), will include farmed fish, crustaceans such as crabs and lobsters, and cephalopods (octopus, cuttlefish and squid). There are increasing concerns about the welfare of these…
Read MoreNorwegians urged to eat more fish
NORWAY is awash with fish – both farmed and wild caught – but the country\’s population and especially the younger generation are turning up their noses at it. Domestic seafood consumption has fallen dramatically in recent years – a drop of 15 per cent last year – so now the government in Oslo has launched a…
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