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 acquire 100% of the shares in the company. First Seafood Chief Commercial Officer Roy Olsen said the acquisition should give an increase in filleting capacity…

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DNV takes ownership of Ocean Ecology

UK-based consultancy Ocean Ecology is now wholly owned by assurance and risk management provider DNV, following a chain of corporate deals. The move confirms DNV’s control of the UK firm, following DNV’s acquisition of Åkerblå, the previous majority shareholder of Ocean Ecology. Established in 2013, Ocean Ecology is a leading UK provider of marine environmental…

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