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The April 2022 issue of Fish Farmer is out now online
More than one month into the conflict, the war in Ukraine continues to have dire consequences for the people of that country and it is also impacting on people and businesses around the world. In the April issue of Fish Farmer, which you can read here online, we look at what this means for the…
Read MoreIslands in the stream
Along with his brother Regin, Atli Gregersen, co-owner and Managing Director of the Faroese salmon farming company Hiddenfjord, represents the third generation at the helm of his family’s business. Hiddenfjord started out as a fishing business and Atli Gregersen remembers, as a 12 year old, hearing fishermen express scepticism over warnings from scientists that the…
Read MoreGrieg and SalMar report improved Q1 harvests
Two leading Norwegian salmon farmers, Grieg Seafood and SalMar, have announced higher harvests for the first quarter of this year. In a preliminary update, Grieg Seafood says output between January and March should total 16,900 tonnes, against 13,600 tonnes in Q1 last year. This is made up of 9,600 tonnes and 5,200 tonnes from the…
Read MoreBakkafrost aims at shorter growth cycle
Bakkafrost CEO Regin Jacobsen has spelled out further plans for improved biological performance at both its Scottish and Faroe Islands salmon farms, including raising smolt sizes by around 30% or more. Presenting the company’s Healthy Living 2021 sustainability report, he revealed that one of the longer term measures will be to halve the growth cycle…
Read MoreRun a half marathon, plant a tree
Sustainability will be the theme for the annual Isle of Skye Half Marathon this year. Supported by the Scottish Salmon Company, runners are being encouraged to plant a tree to offset their carbon emissions. The run takes place on Saturday 11 June and, the organisers say, registrations are already approaching the halfway mark. Runners will…
Read MoreOrganic Sea Harvest hires Head of Finance
Independent salmon farmer Organic Sea Harvest has appointed Paul Lynch to the newly created role of Head of Finance. Lynch was previously Head of Finance at Scottish Sea Farms between 2004 and 2015, and joins OSH from timber business Gilmour & Aitken. The company said: “Being able to attract an individual with Paul’s experience and…
Read MoreEx-minister joins fish health business
Norway’s former Fisheries Minister Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen has gone back into business, joining a company which supplies health and important other services to the aquaculture sector. He has joined the Lofoten based Nordly Holdings in a business development role, in an area in which he has a strong background. The group, founded by Jim-Roger Nordly,…
Read MoreAquaculture UK gets ready to return to Aviemore
Innovation and sustainability will be the key themes at Aquaculture UK, the trade show and conference which will be returning to Aviemore this May after a four-year gap. Aquaculture UK takes place over 3-5 May 2022 at the Macdonald Resort in Aviemore, Scotland. The show’s organisers, Diversified Communications, said the exhibition space is fully booked…
Read MoreUK Aquaculture Awards shortlist revealed
Producers, suppliers and academic institutions are all represented in the shortlist for the UK Aquaculture Awards 2022 which has been published today. The winners will be revealed at a gala dinner at Aquaculture UK, the trade show and conference taking place in Aviemore, in the Highlands, on 4 May. The shortlisted individuals and organisations, in…
Read MoreS-Bin the new name in packaging solutions
Packaging Solutions Scotland (PSS Ltd) is revolutionising the world of salmon packaging by providing an efficient and sustainable alternative to the currently used polystyrene boxes. The S-Bin is a returnable and completely recyclable packaging solution that breaks down for easy storage and transportation. The cost benefits against poly boxes and wooden pallets are potentially huge.…
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