August 2024 - Page 4 of 9 - Fish Farmer Magazine

Lerøy positive despite lower Q2 operational profit

By Vince McDonagh | August 21, 2024

The Lerøy Seafood Group, part owners of Scottish Sea Farms, produced a second quarter operational profit of NOK 906m (£66m), NOK 44m (£3.2m) lower than a year ago. However, the company said there had been good biological improvements during the period, with promising results from shielding technology.

Mowi Scotland reports strong Q2 and better biology

By Vince McDonagh | August 21, 2024

Mowi Scotland produced another strong quarter between April and June this year, with news that some of the issues that have dogged the business in the recent past are now becoming less of a problem. The division produced revenues of 43.6m euros (£37m) against €41.8m (£35.7m) a year ago.

Alumichem enables salmon producer to meet strict effluent standards

By Janice Johnston | August 20, 2024

A Norwegian salmon producer faced stricter effluent discharge limits and increasing sludge amounts.

World’s first climate-neutral boat hull

By Janice Johnston | August 20, 2024

Used cooking oil is being deployed to create a safe and eco-friendly workboat.

Changing of the guard

By Tavish Scott | August 20, 2024

Macduff contract signing (from left): Ben Wilson (Managing Director, Inverlussa Marine Services), Naomi Knight (Project Co-ordinator, Inverlussa Marine Services), John Watt (Managing Director, Macduff Shipyards) and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes MSP

With a new government at Westminster, and new leadership at Holyrood, Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott has been busy ensuring that aquaculture’s voice is heard at the heart of UK politics.

SalMar Q2 profit down as winter issues continue to impact

By Vince McDonagh | August 20, 2024

Salmar, the world’s second largest producer of Atlantic salmon, unveiled an operational EBIT or profit of NOK 1.4 billion (just over £100m) during the April to June period this year, down from NOK 1.7 billion (£120m) a year earlier.

Scottish Sea Farms bounces back into profit and almost doubles harvest

By Vince McDonagh | August 20, 2024

Scottish Sea Farms’ hatchery, Barcaldine

Scottish Sea Farms has more than doubled its revenue and turned loss into profit during the second quarter of this year.

Aquabyte top team change places

By Editors | August 19, 2024

Aquaculture technology business Aquabyte has announced a shuffle of positions at the top of the company. Steve Tucker, currently President & COO, will become Aquabyte’s new CEO while founder Bryton Shang will transition from CEO to become Executive Chairman.