Archive for May 2024
US Red Lobster chain fighting for survival
Red Lobster, the world’s largest seafood restaurant chain, is fighting off the threat of bankruptcy amid rising debts. The group, which has hundreds of restaurants across the United States, Asia and central America, has filed in a Florida court for bankruptcy protection in a bid to reduce debt and fend off collapse.
Read MoreProximar closing in on first main harvest
Excitement is growing at Proximar Seafood which is closing in on the first harvest of Atlantic Salmon at its new site near Mount Fuji, Japan.
Read MoreThe vegetarian oyster
A long time ago, we were trying to grow seaweed and sea urchins alongside our salmon. The approach had many highly technical names, but I like to call it integrated aquaculture. The problems were many, not least in regulation. In the end we failed because growing salmon is difficult enough for most people, but I am still very glad we tried.
Read MoreVónin Scotland rolls out new brand in Aviemore
Vónin Scotland debuted under its new brand at Aquaculture UK 2024, held in Aviemore on May 14-15. Part of the Vónin Group, the company has service stations in Scalpay and Scalloway, and is currently constructing a third in Kyleakin, expected to open in 2025 with state-of-the-art technology.
Read MoreSocorex FishGuide™ helps in fish injections
FishGuide is a device enabling quick and precise fish and syringe positioning. It reduces the risks of fish wounds and protects users from injuries.
Read MoreUK minister says ‘more to do’ in salmon aquaculture
UK government minister Lord Benyon has praised the salmon sector’s contribution to the national economy, but he also warned that the industry has more to do if it is to address its critics.
Read MoreNew funding to tackle UK aquaculture issues
A £4.6 million fund, aimed at bringing academia and industry together to tackle key challenges facing UK aquaculture, is being made available.
Read MoreCooke marks a decade in the UK
The Cooke Seafood group is this month celebrating ten years of aquaculture in the UK. The company said it is very proud that the business is now a decade old and of what has been achieved.
Read MoreSeafood continues to shine for Hilton Food Group
Seafood is continuing to provide a significant contribution to the performance of the Hilton Food Group.
Read MoreAQUA 2024 plenary speakers confirmed
The speakers for the two plenary sessions at AQUA 2024, jointly hosted by the European Aquaculture Society and the World Aquaculture Society in Copenhagen this August, have been confirmed. They are Dag Sletmo (pictured, left), Senior Vice President Seafood Division, DNB Bank, and Signe Riemer-Sørensen (right) Research Manager Analytics and AI, with the Norwegian research…
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