May date option for Boston show

THE organiser of the postponed Boston and Brussels seafood exhibitions has suggested possible new dates for the American show as soon as May, it was reported today. According to Intrafish, Diversified Communications has suggested two options in a survey emailed to exhibitors. Option one is May 31 to June 2, and option two is the…

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Mowi rolls out ‘approachable’ salmon in US

Mowi’s premium brand, MOWI Pure, launched in Brussels last year and sold initially in Poland, will be rolled out to US consumers via Amazon Fresh from Sunday. Due to be launched to coincide with the start of the now postponed Boston seafood show on March 15, the fresh salmon will still go on sale on…

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Salmon farmers\’ bid to beat coronavirus challenge

SCOTLAND’S salmon farmers are offsetting market challenges caused by coronavirus restrictions by delaying harvests, said the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO). ‘As the UK’s top food export, Scottish salmon is prominent in a number of key markets which are now facing restrictions – of various sorts – because of the coronavirus outbreak,’ said Hamish Macdonell,…

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Salmon farmers\’ bid to beat coronavirus challenge

SCOTLAND’S salmon farmers are offsetting market challenges caused by coronavirus restrictions by delaying harvests, said the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO). ‘As the UK’s top food export, Scottish salmon is prominent in a number of key markets which are now facing restrictions – of various sorts – because of the coronavirus outbreak,’ said Hamish Macdonell,…

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Budget boost for Scottish exports and innovation

SCOTTISH food and drink exports will receive a £1 million funding boost, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced in yesterday’s budget. The move will help companies address US tariffs said Rishi Sunak, delivering his first budget after being appointed Chancellor last month. The Scottish food and drink sector will be promoted under the GREAT Britain…

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Industry news and views in latest Fish Farmer

IN the new look March issue of Fish Farmer, out now, we go behind the scenes of Mowi Scotland’s feed mill on Skye and talk to the company’s Claes Jonermark about market needs, Mowi feeds and the benefits of fully integrated farming. Switching the focus to Europe, the executive director of the European Aquaculture Society,…

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Canada\’s fish farmers join global marine body

CANADA’S fish farmers have joined a unique group of leaders committed to making the world’s oceans and marine areas a healthier place. Timothy Kennedy, CEO of the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA), the national association which speaks for the country’s seafood farmers, has been chosen to work with global experts as an invited member of the Advisory…

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Canada\’s fish farmers join global marine body

CANADA’S fish farmers have joined a unique group of leaders committed to making the world’s oceans and marine areas a healthier place. Timothy Kennedy, CEO of the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA), the national association which speaks for the country’s seafood farmers, has been chosen to work with global experts as an invited member of the Advisory…

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