Posts by Vince McDonagh
Salmon permit auction raises £400m
A major salmon permit auction in Norway this week has netted the government more than five billion krone – or almost £400m.
Read MoreAnglers threatening to sue Norwegian salmon companies
Anglers in Norway blame fish farm companies for the closure of 33 salmon rivers – and they have announced their intention to sue the producers
Read MoreConfusion as salmon farmers pull back on ‘escape’ reports
The authorities in Norway are investigating two reports of escape incidents over the past few days – but the two companies who farm in the areas now say that none of their fish have actually got out.
Read MoreTax takes huge bite out of Nordlaks profits for 2023
Despite record revenues and high salmon prices last year, the north Norwegian salmon farmer Nordlaks was left with greatly reduced profits.
Read MoreNorway bans salmon fishing in 33 rivers as stocks plummet
Norway suspended salmon fishing in 33 of its main rivers at the weekend following evidence that the population of the species is crashing.
Read MoreUK class action seeking £382m from leading salmon farmers
A group of British retailers, including most of the big supermarket names, are pressing ahead with their claim for compensation from Norwegian salmon farmers over alleged price fixing – and they are demanding £382m.
Read MoreMerger to strengthen Danish aquaculture
The member organizations Danish Export Association and AquaCircle merge to ensure a stronger unified voice for Danish aquaculture.
Read MoreNew semi hybrid vessel joining Organic Sea Harvest fleet
A brand new semi-hybrid fish farm service vessel is set to join the fleet of Scottish salmon producer Organic Sea Harvest in an ongoing partnership deal with Inverlussa Marine Services.
Read MoreCermaq slams BC farms “surprising” decision
Cermaq Canada has joined two other large Norwegian salmon farmers in expressing dismay at the Canadian government’s decision to ban open net aquaculture in British Columbia.
Read MoreNorwegian salmon prices on floor again
Fresh salmon prices in Norway dropped further last week, hitting the lowest point for more than a year.
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