Archive for May 2021
Party pledges
Back in the early days of the Scottish Parliament, manifesto launches were a big deal. They signalled the kick-off of the campaign. They set the tone and they were important; indeed, parties that got them wrong could see their whole strategy thrown off course. Political hacks like me used to scour each one for stories…
Read MoreAce Aquatec expands North America division
Aquaculture technology group Ace Aquatec has made two senior hires for its North America division, based in Canada. The North America division will be led by Ace Aquatec Regional Manager, Sam Bowman, who previously held senior management positions at two of the world’s largest salmon aquaculture producers, Mowi and Cermaq. He joins Dr Jenny Bouwsema…
Read MoreTHE supplier of Industrial Ice Machines – BUY or RENT
Flake ice or chip ice? We are often asked which is better within the fresh fish and shellfish industries. From our experience there are many questions that need to be asked, but preference and what ice has been used before often makes the final decision. Ice Systems can offer either flake or chip ice and…
Read MoreNTS earnings hit new high
NTS AS, the integrated Norwegian aquaculture group, came close to doubling its income during the first part of this year. Unveiling its 2021 first quarter results, operating revenues totalled NOK 636m (£55m), up from NOK 343m (£29.8m) 12 months ago – a rise of 85%. NTS said the higher revenues were the result of the…
Read MoreAquaBounty prepares for its first GMO harvest
US salmon producer AquaBounty Technologies says it has purchase orders for all of its initial harvest of genetically-modified (GMO) fish. The company plans to harvest around five tonnes of GMO salmon at the end of May from its land-based recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) farm in Indiana. The salmon have been modified to reach harvest weight…
Read MoreVirtual summit focuses on sustainability
Aquaculture UK, the industry’s biggest British trade event, will not be taking place in Aviemore as usual this year, but next week will see the first ever Aquaculture UK Virtual Sustainability Summit. The annual in-person event has been postponed until next year because of Covid-19 restrictions. Instead, a free two-day virtual event, starting on 18…
Read MoreMowi says government policy switch means three million fish must be culled
Mowi’s Canadian arm says it will be forced to cull an estimated three million salmon on the Canadian Pacific coats, thanks to a decision by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to double the time taken to grant a transfer permit. Approximately 600,000 juvenile salmon were due to be moved by Mowi Canada West (MCW) from…
Read MoreSalMar’s Q1 figures show strong performance
Scottish Sea Farms generated higher revenues and turned loss into profit for the Norwegian salmon giant SalMar during the first quarter of this year, figures show today. SalMar, which announced outstanding group-wide Q1 results, shares ownership of Scottish Sea Farms (which it calls Norskott Havbruk) with Lerøy Seafood. It previously told Fish Farmer magazine (see report, May…
Read MoreGrieg Seafood reports financial loss for Q1
Grieg Seafood said today that the sale of its Shetland business is continuing and going to plan. The company made the disclosure as it unveiled its first quarter results, which came out lower than expected. However, it has not provided any further details regarding the sale. The company announced in November that it would dispose…
Read MoreA new generation of the profifeed BeltFeeder
The world-famous FIAP clockwork feeder has been further developed and now a PRO version is also being produced. Clear advantages incorporated in the new model include a sliding ring bearing, a removable conveyor belt – which can be taken out without dismantling the clockwork mechanism – and a shaft made of seawater-resistant aluminum. Also new…
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