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Producers face EU grilling over cartel allegations
Some of Norway’s biggest salmon producers are expected to appear in a closed-doors hearing this week in front of the European Commission’s Competition directorate, to face allegations of price-fixing. Reuters...
Brazil opens up to Norwegian salmon
The Oslo government has persuaded Brazil to fully open its market to Norwegian seafood, most notably salmon. With a population of more than 215 million, Brazil represents a huge opportunity...
Regulators halt growth on salmon island
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has reportedly put a block on further expansion on and around the island of Frøya, one of the country’s principal salmon farming areas. The Authority...
BC fish farm workers take protest to Trudeau political rally
More than 200 fish farm workers took part in a protest at a Trudeau government political rally in British Columbia this week. They called on the government to deliver on...
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The electric Fluggaboat is available now Unst Inshore Services Ltd were exhibiting the 100% electric Fluggaboat at Aquaculture UK 2024. We also had a representative from Evoy, who make the...
Gulf state launches experimental aquaculture project
The Abu Dhabi Environment Agency (EAD) has launched the Middle East state’s first sea cage aquaculture project. The project will conduct scientific studies and research on culturing local fish species...
FIAP’s Alu series is light but strong
FIAP GmbH from Bavaria, Germany, has for many years offered a range of light but sturdy aluminium landing nets for fish farmers to facilitate their work. The FIAP profinet Alu...
Analyst sees salmon market slipping further
Salmon production is forecast to grow by 3.5-4.0% in 2025, resulting in a slight decline in spot prices for the full year, according to the latest research from market research...
Dutch agree to halt controversial fishing
DUTCH pulse fishermen have agreed not to operate around sensitive areas of the English coast in a voluntary but landmark deal with local inshore fishermen. Both sides say the move...
SSC partners with genetics expert
THE Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has signed an agreement with breeding technology company Hendrix Genetics, it announced today. The move will support the development of SSC’s broodstock and freshwater programmes....
Marine Harvest last quarter profits drop
MARINE Harvest’s operating profit for the final quarter of 2017 was €177 million, down from €259 million in the same period in 2016. The company’s profits for the third quarter...
Top speakers lined up for Taiwan
INNOVATION, sustainability and food safety are the themes for the World Aquaculture Society conference in Taiwan in April. Organised by the Asia Pacific Chapter of WAS and hosted by the...
