Archive for November 2024
SSF marches on with £6m third quarter profit
The impressive turnaround for Scottish Sea Farms continued during the summer, recording a £6m-plus profit, compared to a large loss for the same period last year.
Read MoreAlgal oil for a better fish
RaySon algal oil, an alternative source of omega-3 specially for salmon feed, improves the quality of the final product for consumers and boosts the immune system.
Read MoreProximar sells first Fuji salmon close to double market price
Proximar Seafood, the first producer of Atlantic Salmon in Japan, has revealed that it sold its inaugural harvest at well above normal import prices.
Read MoreBakkafrost gets green light for Gigha farm
Bakkafrost Scotland has welcomed the planning authority’s decision to grant permission for a third salmon farm off the island of Gigha, on Scotland’s west coast. The company said: “Gigha is a key part of our southern operations, and we are pleased with the outcome of the hearing.” The decision was made this week at a…
Read MorePeri-Scope offers fast plankton analysis
Fish farmers now have a powerful new tool at their disposal with the launch of the Peri-Scope Quantitative Plankton Classifier.
Read MoreNavigating choppy waters
Industry estimates suggest that seafood production is due for a period of growth after a difficult spell.
Read MoreCourse work
Last month the golfing mecca, St Andrews, hosted another major international event: the Responsible Seafood Summit. Robert Outram was there.
Read MoreFishmeal production up 23% year-on-year
The outlook for aquafeed prices looks more optimistic for farmers, with the latest estimate for fishmeal production showing a 23% year on year increase for global fishmeal production for the first nine months of this year.
Read MoreNorcod revenues soar – but so do losses
Norwegian cod farmer Norcod saw its revenues rise by a thumping 229% during the third quarter this year – but it also recorded an 80% plus increase in its operating loss.
Read MoreSamherji wins ‘fake website’ court case
Samherji, Iceland’s largest fishing and salmon farming company, has won a London High Court case against an Icelandic student who created a fake press release and website last year.
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