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New jellyfish fears in Norway
The jellyfish scourge which cost Norwegian salmon companies millions of krone last winter may be on the way back.
The Norwegian Institute of Marine Research, through its Jellysafe project, says there have been increased sightings of the “perlesnormanet” jellyfish – also known as string or barbed jellyfish – and estimated numbers are now running at the same level as last year.
Read MoreLice numbers in northern Norway ‘at worrying levels’
Fish farms in northern Norway are being hit by extraordinarily high salmon lice levels, say the authorities.
The situation is being caused by exceptional summer temperatures which have been up to five degrees centigrade higher than normal.
Read MoreSalmon companies face nervous wait following ‘cartel’ hearing
Some of Norway’s largest salmon companies are in for an anxious time as they await the European Commission’s next move over alleged price-fixing. A three-day hearing in Brussels with the EU’s competition authorities came to a close yesterday.
Read MoreNorwegian salmon price slowly moving up again
The fresh salmon market is back on an upward trend in Norway again, for the first time in several weeks.
But the increase is small, with a price increase of just 1.4% according to the national monitoring organisation, Statistics Norway.
Read MoreNorway and EU strike deal on seafood quotas
Just days after striking a key trade deal with Brazil, Norway has secured an agreement to sell more seafood into the European Union.
The agreement, which will greatly help Norway’s salmon producers, was reached through the EEA (European Economic Area) which also involves Iceland, another important seafood supplier.
Read MoreProducers 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 has reported that Grieg Seafood, SalMar and others are due to appear in Brussels this week. The companies concerned have, so far, firmly denied any suggestion that the industry acted improperly.
Read MoreBrazil 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 for Norway’s fish farmers and its fishermen. Currently Chile is the main provider of salmon to Brazil.
Read MoreRegulators 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 main salmon farming areas.
Read MoreFood Safety Authority strengthens aquaculture focus
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority’s new aquaculture division is now operational. The division was created as part of a major restructuring programme.
Bård Skjelstad, director of the new division, took up his post on 30 August. He said the move should enable the Authority to be able to better utilise its resources and contribute to more sustainable growth, improved fish health and lower mortality.
Read MoreSalmon prices down again, but exports at record levels
Norwegian fresh salmon prices slipped further last week despite predictions they are set to recover over the next few months.
The decrease was small, however, with prices down from NOK 73.95 per kilo (£5.23) seven days earlier to NOK 73.08 per kilo (£5.17) last week.
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