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Chile’s salmon industry vows to double output by 2050
A strong defence of the Chilean salmon industry has been mounted at a major trade summit in the country.
Read MoreCanadian industry calls for a ‘new era’ in aquaculture
Aquaculture is agriculture – and it represents a major food and economic opportunity for Canada. That’s the message in an open letter from the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) to Federal and Provincial Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Read MoreLocal authority says earlier warning should have been given over job losses
The Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, the Western Isles Council, has expressed frustration that employees and the community were not alerted earlier over plans to shut down a Bakkafrost processing plant.
Read More80-plus Bakkafrost processing jobs at risk in Western Isles
At least 80 jobs in the Western Isles are at risk, following the decision by Bakkafrost Scotland to mothball its harvest and processing facilities in Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis.
Read MoreRamírez to head Benchmark Genetics Chile
Benchmark Genetics Chile has appointed Juan Pablo Ramírez Torrealba as General Manager, succeeding Berta Contreras Mutis. Mutis will be pursuing new professional opportunities, the company said.
Read MoreState of Alaska supports Seagriculture USA 2024
Seagriculture USA 2024, the leading event for seaweed producers in North America, has secured sponsorship from the State of Alaska, where the conference will be held this September.
Read MoreSeafish sets out priorities to help UK seafood sector
Seafish has announced that it plans to deliver on seven priorities to help support a thriving UK seafood industry, from helping to develop skills to championing the industry’s reputation.
Read MoreSector welcomes new government’s commitment to growing Scottish salmon exports
Trade body Salmon Scotland has welcomed indications from incoming Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds that the newly elected Labour Government will be seeking better trade relations with the European Union.
Read MoreNordic Aqua reporting high quality from new China farm
Nordic Aqua Partners, the Norwegian company developing a new land-based salmon farm in China, has announced a first operational harvest of 523 tonnes.
Read MoreYoung Aquaculture Society members get taste of life on the farms
Members of the newly formed Young Aquaculture Society (YAS) turned out in force yesterday at Scottish Sea Farms’ west coast facilities for a deep dive into how farmed salmon are raised.
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