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Green light for Grieg Newfoundland expansion
Grieg Seafood has been given the go-ahead for further salmon farming expansion in Newfoundland, Canada. The news comes just a couple of weeks after the company officially opened a new hatchery and smolt facility in Placentia Bay in the province. Provincial Fisheries and Agriculture Minister Derrick Bragg announced that Grieg Seafood Newfoundland is the successful…
Read MoreSalmon prices shoot past NOK 100 (£8.50) a kilo
Salmon prices hit their highest level on record last week (Week 17) , according to the latest data from Statistics Norway. In spite of disruption from war in Ukraine and challenging air transport logistics, the export price soared to NOK 107.75 (£9.17) a kilo, an increase of 8.9% on Week 16. This means that salmon…
Read MoreApril salmon exports hit new heights
Soaring salmon prices sent the value of Norwegian seafood exports to new heights last month. The country’s fishermen and fish farmers sold fish and shellfish of all types worth NOK 11.3 billion (£964m) during April – 33% higher than the same month last year. Although most fish species have risen in price over the past year,…
Read MoreR3-IoT Connected Seafarm to launch at Aquaculture UK and help unlock digitisation for the industry
Cutting-edge satellite-communications company R3-IoT will launch its new Connected Seafarm solution at this year’s Aquaculture UK exhibition, 3-5 May 2022. Designed specifically for the aquaculture industry, it aims to solve the challenges in digitising remote aquaculture operations and sites. The Connected Seafarm is a full end-to-end data services solution – from sensors to an insights…
Read MoreGael Force unveils new features to its SeaFeed barge range
The established feed barge builder Gael Force Group has unveiled a series of 2022 Sea Safe features and enhancements on its extended SeaFeed barge range, encompassing modernised concrete and steel designs. The supply partner, which recently celebrated a landmark 100th feed barge build, revealed the range ahead of exhibiting at Aquaculture UK in Aviemore next…
Read MoreMoving towards more sustainable fish feed
Sustainable aquaculture has a crucial role to play in meeting a demand on the global food supply that has never been greater. The growing world population requires not only a more abundant source of food but also one that can provide for them long into the future. The world is now looking more than ever…
Read MoreVónin will be present at Aquaculture UK
The biannual Aquaculture UK show will be held in Aviemore on 3-5 May. As one of the leading suppliers to the important Scottish aquaculture market, Vónin will be present at this big event with a stand. At the stand, you will be able to meet Vónin’s staff where they will be presenting some of their…
Read MoreNo end yet to salmon price surge
The export price of fresh salmon continued its relentless surge last week, according to the latest data from Statistics Norway. It averaged NOK 98.93 (£8.46) a kilo – just short of the NOK 100 mark. This represents a rise of NOK 4.3 (£0.37) of 4.5% on the previous week. However, the official figure is thought…
Read MoreSalmon Evolution chooses Maritech for new land project
Salmon Evolution, the Norwegian land based salmon farming company, has chosen Maritech Digital Seafood cloud software to handle all processes related to seafood sales and trading. An announcement said: “We are pleased to share the news that Salmon Evolution now will be implementing Maritech Purchase & Sales, Maritech´s leading cloud solution tailored for seafood trading.”…
Read MoreThor Talseth appointed CEO of Avramar Seafood
The world leading Mediterranean sea bass and sea bream breeding group Avramar Seafood has appointed its current chair Thor Talseth (pictured) as chief executive of the business. He takes over in his new CEO role this weekend and will be replaced in the chair by Craig Tashjian, Managing Partner at AMERRA Capital, Avramar Seafood Group’s…
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