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Wind, waves and sun
As Sandy Neil reports, moves are afoot to find greener energy sources for fish farming operations. The fish farming industry relies heavily on diesel generators which, of course, cause CO2...
Shellfish Growers conference set for return to Oban
The key players in shellfish aquaculture in Scotland will be returning to Oban this autumn for the Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers (ASSG) Conference 2024, on 29-30 October. The theme...
Takeover of Danish processor may be good news for Scotland
Scottish salmon sales could receive a lift following the takeover of Danish processing company Insula Hvide Sande. The Norwegian company First Seafood, based in Bergen, has announced its decision to...
Kingfish Company moves towards profit as sales rise
The Netherlands-based Kingfish Company, which produces yellowtail in a land-based farm, saw growth accelerate during the second quarter of this year. Announcing its Q2 financial results, The Kingfish Company saw...
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Fish vs people?
Setting the right balance between a global industry and local communities is proving a challenge in the West African fisheries, as Fiona Nicolson reports. The volume of fishmeal and fish...
Mowi hails fall in mortalities over August
Mowi Scotland recorded a significant year-on-year drop in salmon mortality during August, which the company said could be down to falling sea temperatures as part of the El Niño cycle....
Qingdao to host World Aquaculture 2025
The World Aquaculture 2025 event (WA2025) is set to take place in Qingdao city, China. The conference and trade show will be held at the Qingdao International Convention Centre, from...
Seafood helps Hilton to profit growth for H1 2024
Continued improvement in the seafood sector has helped the Hilton Food group achieve growth in profits for the first half of this year. In its interim results for H1, Hilton...
Norway PM hails aquaculture success
NORWAY’S prime minister, Erna Solberg, has said the country needs to develop an aquaculture industry that can deliver food and economic values ​​within an acceptable footprint. She was speaking at...
Fashion chain owner ‘eyeing Young's’
THE private equity company Sun Capital Partners, whose portfolio includes the women’s fashion chain Bonmarche and the UK bed maker Dreams, is reported to be considering a bid for Young’s...
Queen’s Award for Scottish Ace
DUNDEE based company Ace Aquatec has received a prestigious Queen\'s Award for Enterprise in the innovation category, it was announced today. The company’s managing director, Nathan Pyne-Carter (pictured), said the...
Fishupdate Briefing Friday April 20th
CHINA HUNGRY FOR US LOBSTER CHINA and the United States may be gearing up for a trade war, but the dispute hasn\'t stopped Chinese \'s hunger for American lobsters. And...
