Archive for August 2024
Salmon oil playing key role in Covid recovery, say researchers
A medicinal oil product derived from salmon trimmings could play a big part in helping patients to recover from Covid-19.
Hofseth BioCare a leader in science- led marine nutrition has announced compelling new findings from a recent study on the benefits of its enzymatically liberated salmon oil (OmeGo), in helping Covid-19 recovery.
Salmon Evolution reports profitable Q2
The Norwegian land based salmon farming company Salmon Evolution has chalked up another profitable quarter. It reported Q2 (April to June) revenues of NOK 170.5m (£12.3m) and a group EBITDA or operating profit of NOK 45.4m (£3.2m).
Read MoreExpert panel to shed light on recruitment issues
For our free webinar next week on Recruitment and Diversity in Aquaculture, Fish Farmer has brought together an expert panel covering a breadth of perspectives. The webinar, part of Fish Farmer’s Aqua Agenda series, takes place on Wednesday 21 August, 11.30am-12.30pm British Summer Time. Jillian Couto-Phoenix is Head of Skills and Talent at the Sustainable…
Read MoreNova Austral bankruptcy threat finally lifted
The troubled Chilean salmon farmer Nova Austral appears to have been given the go-ahead to continue with its re-organisation.
Read MoreItalians so hungry for salmon, says Seafood Council
Italy has now grown to become Norway’s third largest market for salmon, says the Norwegian Seafood Council.
Read MoreThe August issue of Fish Farmer is out now online
The August issue of Fish Farmer is out now online and you can read or download it here.
Read MoreSeafood Scotland event strengthens links with Japan
Japan’s Consul General in Edinburgh has formally opened Seafood Scotland’s new office in Ingliston, ahead of a major trade event in Japan later this month. Seafood Scotland, the national trade and marketing body for Scottish seafood, will be co-hosting a delegation of eight Scottish seafood companies at the Japan International Seafood & Technology Expo.
Read MoreBarramundi recruits Hong Kong businessman to its board
The Singapore-based Barramundi Group Ltd has appointed Hong Kong financier Eric Tsang as an independent board director.
Read MoreEx-Mowi chief joins Smir Group
Alf-Helge Aarskog, a former CEO of global salmon giant Mowi, has joined the board of Smir Group. Smir specialises in sea lice treatment, waterborne feeding and cage systems. Aarskog has extensive experience in the seafood industry. He was CEO at Lerøy Seafood Group, another major Norwegian salmon producer, before taking charge at Mowi for around a decade.
Read MoreCoast Seafood marks 30th anniversary with 30% revenue rise
Norway’s Coast Seafood has reported a 30% increase in revenue for last year, but interest rate rises meant pre-tax profits fell. Coast purchased the fresh and frozen business Danish Vega Salmon in January 2023 which has an annual production turnover of around 25,000 tonnes of salmon and this acquisition was the main reason for the surge in turnover.
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