Archive for April 2022
Keeping industry on the move
Freight operator Northwards is opening up the aquaculture transport network Freight, haulage, and maintenance operator Northwards – which has bases in Shetland, Orkney, Aberdeen, Inverness, Scrabster, and Central Scotland – is continuing to open up Scotland-to-Scandinavia transportation for the aquaculture sector. Visitors to Aquaculture UK in Aviemore (3-5 May 2022) will be able to find…
Read MoreGlobal Seafood Alliance launches awareness campaign
International industry body the Global Seafood Alliance has launched a consumer campaign based around its Best Aquacultural Practices (BAP) certification scheme. The campaign, dubbed “Healthy Fish, Healthy Planet, Healthy You!” is aimed primarily at consumers in the US. It is designed to heighten awareness of the BAP brand and, ultimately, drive sales of responsibly produced…
Read MoreIntelligent solutions
Kroma’s fish processing machines are focused on hygiene and efficiency Kroma A/S is a Danish company manufacturing fish processing machinery for both fresh and saltwater species. This year, at Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, Kroma will present an improved SCALEMASTER, the new generation of the popular fish descaler machine available for a wide variety of…
Read MoreProximar strikes exclusive distribution deal for Japan
Proximar Seafood, the Norwegian company building a large land-based salmon farm near Mount Fuji, has entered into a distribution agreement with one of Japan’s largest distribution companies. The deal is with the Marubeni Corporation, which is known in Japan as a sōgō shōsha or general trading company. Founded in 1858, Marubeni is one of Japan’s…
Read MoreCompany Statement
Clarification to article: “Novel vaccine technologies impact human and salmon health outcomes” (Fish Farmer Yearbook, 2022). Regarding the article published in the 2022 edition of the Fish Farmer Yearbook entitled ‘Novel vaccine technologies impact human and salmon health outcomes’, and in response to a complaint, Elanco would like to clarify the following points: 1. In…
Read MoreNew harvest vessel to run on battery power
Norway-based ship operator VOLT Service AS has ordered a new hybrid diesel-electric harvest vessel capable of delivering up to 100 tonnes an hour. The order has gone to shipbuilder Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted (FMV), based south of Bergen. The company said the HFMV P42-500 design has a strong focus on fish welfare, fish quality, operational efficiency…
Read MoreCretel celebrates 50 years of yield and performance
CRETEL by ATS, the Belgian manufacturer of food processing equipment, is celebrating its golden jubilee. Consistently high quality has proven to be the recipe for success over the past 50 years as well as the formula for the future. Guy Persyn, Division Manager Mechatronics, said: “The basis is a permanent focus on design and development.…
Read MoreSuppliers join Salmon Scotland
Leading suppliers to the fish farming sector have joined the industry’s trade body, Salmon Scotland, it was announced today. The new members announced today include infrastructure supplier AKVA group, netmakers W&J Knox and Garware, boat operators Inverlussa and Aquaship (UK) and leading veterinary businesses. Last year the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation rebranded as Salmon Scotland,…
Read MoreBuilding stronger
Ahead of Aquaculture UK, Gael Force offers an exclusive preview into its latest range of SeaFeed concrete barges with enhanced safety features and hybridisation options It was during a recent weekend in March that Scottish supply partner Gael Force reached a significant milestone – the simultaneous launch of two feeding barges on either side of…
Read MoreImproving lumpfish welfare
Researchers at the University of Swansea have developed a new tool to help in the care of lumpfish Swansea University will be delivering an exciting workshop at the Aquaculture UK trade show, entitled “Tools for improving the welfare of lumpfish”. The workshop will take place on 5 May 2022 from 12:00 to 13:00 and is…
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