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Zoex at the Aberdeen test site

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...
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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...
Hvide Sande salmon fillet

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...
Fish in a tank

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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Norwegian salmon prices plummet to 2022 levels

The export price of Norwegian fresh salmon fell last week to its lowest point for two years. It dropped down during week 35 – the final week of August –...
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Arctic salmon company making “strong progress”

The north Norwegian fish farmer Andfjord Salmon Group AS, has reported solid progress with its build-out at its Arctic location at Kvalnes in Andøya. CEO Martin Rasmussen said the next...
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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...
Three men in life jackets, each holding a salmon

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....
Chinese city and harbour by the sea

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...
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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...
Tristan Hugh-Jones (centre) Rossmore Oysters

A life in oysters

The path to achieving of the biggest native oyster restoration projects has not been easy, as Nicki Holmyard reports. David Hugh-Jones, of Rossmore Oysters, gave a fascinating talk at the...
Fresh raw salmon fillets on Ice

Norwegian seafood exports hit August record

Seafood exports from Norway achieved the highest August result yet last month, totalling NOK 12.6bn – or just over £1bn in sterling terms. Despite lower prices, once again salmon was...
Youngs

Wanted: fish and chip taster

FANCY a job as a fish and chip taster? This is the mouth-watering prospect being offered by Young\'s Seafood of Grimsby, which is looking for someone to offer feedback on some of...
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Salmon farmer in superfast link

A REMOTE community on the west coast of Scotland will be able to access superfast broadband thanks to salmon producer Scottish Sea Farms. The peninsula of Knoydart and Loch Nevis...
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Go ahead for joint offshore farm

TWO of Norway\'s leading salmon farming companies have been given the go ahead to expand their activities in the northern area of the country. The Directorate of Fisheries has granted...
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New manager completes MSD team

THE aquaculture team at MSD Animal Health has welcomed the appointment of a new UK business manager. Sophie Smith brings extensive experience to the role, which involves working with Scotland’s...
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Croatian farmer Xelects ideal partner

SCOTTISH genetics company Xelect has won a contract to provide its services to leading Croatian sea bass and bream producer, Cromaris. St Andrews based Xelect will deliver a complete package...
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Loch Duart in rural accolade

SALMON farmer Loch Duart was highly commended in the Rural Employer of the Year category at last night’s Scottish Rural Awards. The company, based in Sutherland and the Hebrides, is...