Archive for August 2022
Canada spells out salmon transition plan
The Canadian government has taken the first steps towards transitioning away from open-net pen fish farming along the British Columbia coastline over the next two years. Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray said the move will require a strong plan that will not only greatly minimise or eliminate the risk to wild salmon, but also take into…
Read MoreRAS trout farm secures major investment
London-based investment company JLEN Environmental Assets is moving into the Norwegian aquaculture business. JLEN, which describes itself as an environmental infrastructure fund, is setting aside up to £40m over the next three to four years for Hima Seafood, a Norwegian company building the world’s largest trout farm. The farm, to be built in Rjukan in Norway’s Telemark…
Read MoreUK consumers ‘turning to Norwegian salmon’
British consumers are buying more Norwegian-produced salmon than ever before, according to the latest data from the country’s seafood council. It says the UK has had the largest growth for Norwegian salmon so far this year with sales rising by 5,400 tonnes to 35,000 tonnes. Norway’s salmon sales to Britain during July rose by 9%…
Read MoreAKVA posts profit warning as costs rise
Aquaculture technology company AKVA has warned that it expects to post a loss for the second quarter of 2022. After recording EBIT (earnings before interest and taxation) of NOK 103m (£8.6m) for Q1 of this year, AKVA Group said that Q2 resulted in a loss of NOK 41m (£3.47m). Expected revenue for Q2 of the…
Read MoreUrgent action called for to fix Channel hold-ups
Delays at the UK’s Channel ports following Brexit need to be addressed urgently, Scotland’s salmon industry has warned. Yesterday Tavish Scott, Chief Executive of industry body Salmon Scotland, met in Shetland with UK Fisheries Minister Victoria Prentis to highlight the disruption, and the importance of salmon exports for island and rural communities. Fresh salmon from…
Read MoreNorwegian salmon exports march on to July record
After a record-breaking first half for 2022, July has been the strongest single month ever logged, by value, for Norwegian salmon and trout exports. The Norwegian Seafood Council said the export price for a number of other species and products was a record high last month with salmon once again leading the way . Seafood…
Read MoreSeafood tourism initiative hailed as success
More than 20 businesses so far have taken part in a mentoring programme aimed at promoting “seafood tourism” in Scotland. The series of webinars have been created as part of the “Beyond the Boat” initiative jointly run by trade body Seafood Scotland and tourism authority VisitScotland, which provided mentors and speakers, and contacts for already…
Read MoreTrout farmer in wave power world first
Norwegian trout farming company Svanøy Havbruk is set to become the world’s first aquaculture business to use wave power to generate electricity. The work was carried out at the company’s site on the south side of Svanøy in the Vestland region. A contract has been signed by Svanøy Havbruk for the installation of a full-scale Havkraft N-Class wave power…
Read MoreAtlantic Canada fish farmers thank regional leaders for support
Fish farming organisations on Canada’s Atlantic coast have sent to an open letter to regional leaders thanking them for their support and stressing the importance of their industry to the nation. They include the Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association and aquaculture-related associations in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The letter says: “At a…
Read MoreLoch Duart brings the Highlands to the Hamptons
Independent Scottish salmon farmer Loch Duart was one of the main sponsors at a high-end fashion event in New York, showcasing designers from Scotland. The Dressed to Kilt charity fashion show took place in New York on 23 June at Mill Neck Manor on Long Island. The event is a major platform for leading fashion…
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