Posts by Vince McDonagh
Norcod cuts losses by almost half
Leading cod farmer Norcod is gradually clawing its way into profit, the company’s latest figures suggest today.
Read MoreNorwegian salmon prices slump
Norway’s salmon companies may be celebrating record export revenues for last month, but prices from the start of June have been dropping like a stone.
Read MoreName change and ambitions for Ice Fish Farm
The Icelandic salmon farmer Ice Fish Farm has changed its name – and its shares can now be traded on a market for aspiring companies.
Read MoreSalmon and trout drive Norwegian seafood exports to May record
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 14 billion (just over £1bn) last month, largely thanks to increased volumes of salmon and trout.
This new May record, which also includes volume growth, represents an increase of 8% by value on the same month last year.
Norway reaches feed pay deal, but fish farm strike threat remains
Norway’s aquaculture employers have reached a pay agreement with the country’s fish feed and fish meal workers. A settlement with fish farm staff, however, is going to mediation.
Read MoreBacterial kidney disease fears in central Norway
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has warned of a serious risk of bacterial kidney disease (BKD) in the central fish farming area of the country known as PO6.
Read MoreHuge loan for Japanese RAS project
The Japanese aquaculture company, Soul of Japan, has secured a huge 33 billion yen loan (£165m) to develop and build a RAS salmon facility in the country.
Read MoreLeading wholesaler expects salmon prices to fall in coming months
Iceland Seafood International (ISI) has reported a good start to 2024 after a difficult time last year. It expects to see sales volumes increasing as salmon prices fall.
Read MoreCall for investigation into scampi marketing
A leading UK marine charity has today called for an investigation into the way that scampi is being described and marketed.
Read MoreSalmon industry report predicts high demand, slow growth
A growing global middle class and an ageing world population looking to eat healthy food are driving Atlantic salmon consumption, the industry giant Mowi says in its 2024 Salmon Farming Industry Handbook, published today. It also warns, however, that the industry is reaching the limits of growth unless there are significant improvements in production technology and fish health.
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