Archive for September 2022
Planners approve Cooke’s new Orkney farm site
The Orkney Islands Council has approved the application by Cooke Aquaculture for a new salmon farm site in the north of the islands. The six-cage site will be based at East Moclett, off the island of Papa Westray in Orkney’s North Sound, with permission for up to 3,850 tonnes of biomass. The proposal had seen…
Read MoreASC Salmon Standard draws criticism
The new Salmon Standard published by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council has weakened protection for wild salmon against sea lice, according to campaign group SeaChoice. The ASC is one of the leading certification bodies for responsibly farmed seafood. Its new Salmon Standard, published this week, includes revised measures for reporting and managing sea lice in farm…
Read MoreNorwegian salmon exports break another record
Despite a fall in prices, August saw another record set for Norwegian salmon exports. The country’s salmon farmers sold 127,000 tonnes of the pink fish worth NOK 9.2 billion (£800m) Volumes were 7% higher, and the value increased by 34% or NOK 2.3 bn (£200m) compared to August last year. The total was a record…
Read MoreBuon appetito!
Italians, noted for their sports cars and world class cuisine, have discovered a new addiction – salmon. According to the latest report from the Norwegian Seafood Council, sales of the pink fish took off during the pandemic and they are now rising at one of the fastest rates in Europe. Sushi is, apparently, the new…
Read MoreScottish Sea Farms reports record visitor numbers
Salmon producer Scottish Sea Farms hosted more visitors than ever to its farms this year, as part of the industry’s drive to increase the public’s awareness and understanding. Between January and September, the company hosted 270 visitors across the farming estate, including the freshwater hatchery in Barcaldine, marine farms and processing facilities. In many instances,…
Read MoreProtest ahead of Orkney farm vote
A group objecting to Cooke Aquaculture’s proposal for a new offshore salmon farm in the north of Orkney has staged a protest on the island of Papa Westray. The No East Moclett group claims that the proposed farm, at East Moclett off Papa Westray (also known as Papay) will be a disaster for the environment.…
Read MoreDamen Maaskant celebrates new yard hall opening
A new yard hall will provide the specialised builder of fishing vessels the chance to expand operations and perform high quality refits in optimal conditions. The new Damen Maaskant logo is displayed in giant lettering on the side of the hall. “In these troubling times for North Sea fishery, I do hope that this new…
Read MoreAker BioMarine strengthens sales team
Aker BioMarine is enhancing its QRILL™ Aqua sales organisation after successfully recruiting two new talents for its Norway-based team. The company note that the supply of sustainable and nutritious ingredients for fish feed is essential for further growth of the Norwegian salmon industry and believe that QRILL Aqua can be part of the solution. Therefore,…
Read MoreNLB moves northwest branch facility to Lakewood
NLB Corp. announced today the relocation of its branch facility in the northwestern United States to better serve customers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, and western Canada. The move from Kent, Washington to Lakewood, Washington is effective 19 September 2022. It puts the branch in the heart of the Tacoma business corridor. The…
Read MoreAce Aquatec partners with Pisces Fish Machinery Inc. to solidify Americas presence
Dundee-headquartered aquaculture technology specialists, Ace Aquatec, have appointed Pisces Fish Machinery Inc. as their first equipment distributor in North, Central and South America. The newly formed partnership will see Pisces supply the company’s award-winning stunners for tilapia, trout, salmon and seabass to its customers across the Americas, where fish welfare and ethical practices have moved…
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