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US fund brings wellboat operators together
Two leading Norwegian-based wellboat businesses – AquaShip and Intership – are set to merge following a deal that has seen both of them taken over by a US investment fund. American Industrial Partners Capital Fund VII, LP, an investment fund managed by American Industrial Partners (AIP), has become the majority and controlling shareholder in both…
Read MoreInnovation body SAIC in talks to secure future funding
Efforts are under way to secure funding for SAIC, the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre, after its main source of support looks set to end in July next year. SAIC, originally known as the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre, has played a key role in funding and co-ordinating research and innovation in the aquaculture space. While it…
Read MoreIndependence would strengthen marine sector, says Scottish Government
An independent Scotland would be able to invest more in its marine economy, while protecting the environment more effectively, according to a paper published today by the Scottish Government. The paper, Marine Sector in an Independent Scotland, sets out benefits of independence in relation to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, management of the environment and…
Read MoreFrom egg to plate
The value of Scotland’s salmon industry – which creates an estimated £766m in gross value added for the economy – benefits not only the fish farmers but also the many businesses and their employees operating up and down the entire supply chain. So says Salmon Scotland CEO in his latest column for Fish Farmer, which…
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NEWS Better news for Atlantic Sapphire as Q3 harvest jumps October 2, 2024 Florida-based salmon farmer Atlantic Sapphire has reported a much brighter picture for production during the third quarter of this year. The company processed 1,300 tonnes against 365 tonnes during the… Mowi’s first post smolts transferred from Loch Etive October 2, 2024 Salmon…
Read MoreScottish business bodies call for rate freeze
Salmon Scotland is among 35 leading business representative groups and industry bodies calling for a business rate freeze for Scotland. The 35 organisations have jointly written to the Scottish Government’s Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary. They represent a broad cross section of Scottish industry and commerce, including retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, tourism, leisure, and commercial…
Read MoreAn unholy alliance
Over the last decade, it has become clear that our country is developing a worse and worse climate for business. Government is populated by people who simply don’t understand that industry employs most of the populace and pays most of the taxes, directly or indirectly. Much more worryingly, these people also do not understand the…
Read MoreAnother award for Bakkafrost’s Native Hebridean
Salmon producer Bakkafrost Scotland has picked up another award for its Native Hebridean Salmon. The company was declared Primary Producer of the Year at the Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023, held in Inverness last Friday night at the Kingsmills Hotel. Bakkafrost’s Native Hebridean product has won numerous awards over the past few…
Read MoreFarmers rise to the challenge
Despite natural environmental challenges, the hard work and dedication of farmers and production companies has improved survival rates for farmed salmon through 2023. So says Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott in his latest column for Fish Farmer, in which he explains how understanding the mortality problems that came to a head last year has…
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