Archive for July 2023
New fish health plan for England and Wales
The government has published a new contingency aquatic animal disease outbreak plan for England and Wales to ensure the UK retains its high health status in this area. The plan outlines how DEFRA and the Welsh Government, along with its operational partners, respond to outbreaks of aquatic diseases. They say disease outbreaks such as Viral…
Read MoreEating salmon can boost hearing, says study
Eating seafood high in Omega-3 such as salmon can dramatically reduce your chances of acquiring serious hearing issues in later life, an intriguing new study has uncovered. Omega-3 acids are known as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The study, examining over 100,000 individuals in the United Kingdom, found an inverse relationship between blood DHA levels and hearing…
Read MoreNocera mourns death of CEO Jeff Cheng
Jeff Cheng (pictured centre), founder and CEO of the Asian and US aquaculture company Nocera Inc, has died suddenly. He was seen as one of the leading emerging entrepreneurs and innovators in the South East Asian seafood industry. David Kou, who has been an independent director at the business for the past six years, takes…
Read MoreSupplying Putin’s chef
Nick Joy recalls doing business with someone who turned out to be more notorious – and dangerous – than could have been imagined. Read the latest issue of Fish Farmer here to find out how Loch Duart Salmon ended up supplying mutinous mercenary leader Yevgeny Progozhin. See page 86.
Read MoreVision paper sets out aspirations for aquaculture
The Scottish Government has set out its long-awaited Vision for Sustainable Aquaculture, setting out environmental, economic and social aims for the sector. The document, which had been expected at the end of last year, was launched by Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands at Kames Fish Farming’s site at Loch…
Read MoreKingfish sales up 14% for Q2
The Kingfish Company has reported a 14% increase in second quarter sales for its farmed Dutch yellowtail. Sales were up year on year during the quarter to €5.6m (£4.8m) while revenues per kilo increased by 19% to €14.80 (£12.80). The total volume sold was 377 tonnes. Kingfish CEO Vincent Erenst said: “We reached important milestones…
Read MoreMaximising Mussel Farming Success with JFC Marines’ Floats
JFC Marine offers a range of single and double-line mussel floats designed to revolutionise mussel farming Manufactured in Ireland, their floats provide distinct advantages for farmers seeking to optimise their crop yields and profitability. For single-line setups, JFC Marine offers the SF200 (200L) and SF40 (40L) floats. The SF200 float features dual mooring eyes, reducing…
Read MorePacked programme for Scottish Pavilion at Aqua Nor
The Scottish Pavilion at the Aqua Nor 2023 trade show in Trondheim this August is offering a packed programme of events and presentations. Team Scotland’s presence at Aqua Nor is being co-ordinated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government. Tuesday 22 August, the first day of the show, begins…
Read MoreGreen is the new gold, say scientists
Researchers are studying the potential for lab-grown algae as a viable alternative protein source for aquafeed and other uses. Experts in animal nutrition from Biosimetrics and Abrimar, both based in Edinburgh, Scotland, are working alongside researchers at the Scottish Association of Marine Science (SAMS) to explore the optimum conditions required for growing algae as a…
Read MoreNorwegians eating less fish, survey finds
Norway may produce some of the finest fish in the world, but its six million inhabitants are turning away from it, says the country’s Seafood Council. Consumption of salmon and other seafood in Norway is now at its lowest level for at least 20 years. Despite being the largest producer of Atlantic salmon, prices have…
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