Archive for January 2024
Ace Aquatec hires new sales chief
Dundee-based aquaculture technology company Ace Aquatec has appointed Ben Perry as Head of Sales. He has worked across freshwater and marine finfish production, animal health and genetics for over 15 years. Perry (pictured, with Ace Aquatec’s A-Biomass camera) comes to Ace Aquatec from Benchmark Holdings Ltd, where he held the role of Sales and…
Read MoreJellyfish scourge hits Grieg final quarter results
Jellyfish attacks in Norway, ulcer problems and other issues impacted on Grieg Seafood’s fourth quarter results, a trading update from the company today shows. Grieg said the harvest volume for the final period was approximately 21,800 tonnes, slightly up on the previous year but the company did not have fish from Newfoundland a year ago.…
Read MoreSykes Seafood sales soar, but inflation eats into profits
Sykes Seafood has reported a £100m plus rise in turnover in the last financial year. But inflation meant that profits fell sharply for the UK-based company during the period ended 1 April 2023, Based in Warrington, Cheshire, Sykes is now one of the UK’s largest seafood companies, supplying a wide range of farmed and wild…
Read MoreSalmon rides high as shrimp producers struggle, Rabobank says
Salmon will hold on to its position as the most profitable sector in aquaculture through 2024, while shrimp farmers are set to face continuing challenges. That’s the prediction in the latest Global Aquaculture Update from Netherlands-based Rabobank. Subtitled “The new normal”, the forecast for H1 2024 says the global salmon industry will continue to be…
Read MoreNew super-sized wellboat delivered to Sølvtrans
Sølvtrans, a major global supplier of wellboat services to the aquaculture industry, has taken delivery of a new super-vessel. The 77 metre long Ronja Evolution (pictured) has been handed over by Norwegian builders Aas Mech and is the seventh vessel it has on order for Sølvtrans. This latest vessel has a capacity of 3,000 cubic…
Read MoreMoen Marin names its new chief
Moen Marin, one of the world’s largest supplier of wellboats to the aquaculture industry, has a new chief. He is Bernt Lilliestråle (pictured) who takes over as CEO on 1 March. The company said that with an impressive background and extensive experience in the maritime sector, Lilliestråle brings “a unique combination of technical expertise and…
Read MoreFaroese company swoops for Mørenot Scotland
Vónin, a premier developer and manufacturer of aquaculture equipment and fish gear in the Faroe Islands has announced the takeover of Mørenot Scotland. The business will be renamed Vonin UK Ltd and will trade as Vonin Scotland, it said in an announcement. Vonin added: “This strategic step is a significant boost to our strong presence…
Read MoreThe business reset needs to be turbo-charged
Salmon Scotland’s Chief Executive Tavish Scott explains the Scottish Government is saying the right things but needs to act faster After replacing Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister, Humza Yousaf promised to reset the Scottish Government’s relationship with business. The wider private sector had grown increasingly frustrated with several policies emerging from St Andrew’s House, in…
Read MoreFlying high
AQUAWINGS is promoting productivity and environmental sustainability of aquaculture sites through IoT and artificial intelligence The human population is constantly growing, reaching tremendous numbers and creating a relatively huge demand for food. Aquaculture, among the world’s fastest-growing food production systems, is critical in meeting such demands. However, this ongoing demand for fish protein comes together…
Read MoreArnarlax received BRC AA plus grade
The Icelandic salmon farming company Arnarlax has received an AA plus grade in the all important BRC (British Retail Consortium) certification. The certification is recognised by supermarkets and large organisations as proof that high food safety standards are in place and that a food company is safe to supply. BRC certification is also approved by the…
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