Posts by Robert Outram
Moves to protect BC salmon and trout from severe drought
The provincial government in British Columbia has said it will take targeted action to support the salmon and trout on Vancouver Island from extreme drought conditions. So far the huge fires which have been raging through parts of the Canadian province have not affected the seafood sector but the drought – rated at levels 4…
Read MoreScottish Government calls for action on EHCs
The Scottish Government has described the decision to end a testing programme that aims to cut red tape for exporters as “unacceptable”. Earlier this month the UK Government announced that a beta test exercise for digital environmental health certificates (eEHCs) would be terminated. The European Union requires EHCs for animal-related products from outside the Single…
Read MoreCooke hatchery linked to Kinglas leak
Salmon producer Cooke Aquaculture Scotland says an apparent leak at one of its hatcheries that led to waste aquafeed spilling into a river has been fixed. Earlier this week the Daily Record newspaper reported that effluent, including feed pellets, was being discharged into the Kinglas Water, in Argyll and Bute on the west coast of…
Read MoreGSA climate standard out for consultation
Feed mills, fish farms and seafood processors will be required to cut their carbon footprint and reduce waste if they are to qualify for a new climate change standard for the sector. The Global Seafood Alliance Climate Action and Sourcing (CAS) Vanguard Standard is now available for public comment. The 60-day public comment period ends…
Read MoreNordic Aqua’s China project on track, says company
Nordic Aqua Partners has said the development of its land-based salmon farm near Shanghai in China is proceeding according to plan. Presenting its second quarter results, the company announced that Stage 1, comprising an annual production capacity of 4,000 tonnes, will be completed in the first quarter of 2024. Capital expenditure during the April to…
Read MoreYoung’s confirms Grimsby factory closure
Young’s Seafood yesterday confirmed the closure of one of its Grimsby production sites with the loss of more than 200 jobs. The decision is thought to be the result of losing key contracts to rival Grimsby seafood processors. The company first announced in mid June that its factory in Marsden Road, Grimsby was no longer…
Read MoreOne down…
Now that the Scottish Government has rowed back on its plans to introduce HPMAs (highly protected marine areas), it could also be time for a rethink on other areas of marine policy – with the most obvious candidate being the sea lice risk framework developed by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. So says Dr Martin…
Read MoreSalmon Evolution produces upbeat Q2 results
The emerging land based fish farmer Salmon Evolution today announced a second quarter turnover of NOK 60.7m (£4.6m) and said its biomass production was back on track after suffering biological issues in the spring. The company also revealed that the third quarter was on track for record high production at its Indre Harøy location, on the Norwegian…
Read MoreCod farmer in merger talks
Troubled cod farmer Statt Torsk has entered into an agreement of intent with the Nordland white fish aquaculture business Vesterålen Havbruk AS, regarding a possible “business combination”. In an announcement to the Oslo Stock Exchange late yesterday, Statt Torsk indicated that any merger of the businesses was at an early stage. Vesterålen Havbruk AS is…
Read MoreSeagriculture USA 2023: Chances and changes in the seaweed industry
The second edition of Seagriculture USA will take place on 6-7 September in Portland, Maine on the US east coast. A packed programme aims to celebrate innovation and enterprise in the growing seaweed sector, highlight the latest developments, nurture collaborations, and foster a sense of community within the industry. As last year, the event is…
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