Archive for March 2020
Go behind the scenes of Mowi Scotland’s feed mill on Skye in March\’s issue of 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,…
Read More‘World first’ – State-of-the-art depot opened in Scotland – MPI
A Norwegian company specialising in robotic cage cleaning, Multi Pump Innovation (MPI), is delivering a new concept in supply and service to the international aquaculture industry with the opening of a new state-of-the-art parts and storage depot in Oban, Scotland. MPI is currently the market leader in the manufacture and supply of remotely controlled…
Read MoreMay 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…
Read MoreMowi 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…
Read MoreSalmon 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,…
Read MoreSalmon 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,…
Read MoreBudget 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…
Read MoreIndustry 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,…
Read MoreCanada\’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…
Read MoreCanada\’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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