Tax threat prompts Mowi to rescind Norway biomass expansion Company warns government that it can farm ‘anywhere in the world’
Salmon giant freezes investment in Norway Government’s planned 40% tax means ‘we have no choice but to pause’ says Cermaq chief
Benchmark seeks more scientists as it pushes ahead with gene editing program Technique can have ‘breakthrough impacts’ for aquaculture, says innovation director
First in-site fish transfer for Salmon Evolution Batch 1 split into two as on-land farmer’s debut harvest nears
Scottish Salmon Company losses doubled to £34m last year Owner Bakkafrost remains confident that investment will lead to turnaround
Salmon tax may double for Faroes farmers Government proposes rise in spot price-linked rate from 5% to 10%
Race is on to find Scottish aquaculture’s learner of the year Nominations open for rural skills awards
Salmon tax plan prompts SalMar to drop £20m capacity increase Proposed 40% hit would have major consequences for investment decisions says company
California salmon farm opponents lose bid to reverse approvals Nordic says green light followed 'deep, comprehensive analysis of impact studies'
Finance chief quits SalMar just six months after joining Neilsen will stay with salmon farmer until the end of the year
The Norwegian government will introduce a salmon tax The government proposes to introduce land rent tax on aquaculture from 1 January 2023. The proposal is sent for consultation today. The government will return to the Storting with a bill after the consultation so that the rules can apply from 2023.
Mowi Scotland appeals Loch Hourn planning decision Mowi Scotland Ltd has submitted a notice of appeal regarding a recent refusal of planning permission for its Loch Hourn salmon farm.
Scholarships announced for Europe’s top-rated aquaculture Masters Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Aquaculture, Environment and Society-STAR receives a €5M boost to fund a further 81 scholarships over the next 5 years.
Packaging innovator shortlisted for Global Seafood Alliance award Chitosan-based Cruz Foam may replace polystyrene
Scottish Sea Farms gains first Orkney ASC certification Salmon farmer keen to add more sites to list after Lober Rock success
Climate-focused fund splashes out on fish farm supplier Aquabyte Company’s tech can help producers make more environmentally friendly decisions, says investor
All active Arnarlax sites now ASC-certified Latest accreditation is a great recognition for farm, says quality manager
Aquafeed protein producer Innovafeed raises $250m for expansion French fly farmer will increase capacity in France, accelerate 60,000-tonne factory in US and step up preparation for global roll-out
Lumpfish and wrasse can learn and remember A project has investigated whether it is possible to make the recapture of cleaner fishmore efficient by means of a sound or light signal that gives a reward in the form of feed
Norway aquaculture suppliers cast their net wider Technology companies target Faroes, Scotland, Canada and Australasia
Seafood investor buys bigger stake in ozone and oxygen company Bluefront Equity points to strong demand from the aquaculture industry
PatoGen strengthens Scotland team Lecturer and fish health professional named as senior advisor in histopathology
It’s BC salmon (without the fish) Vancouver Island company launches plant-based products in 180 stores across Canada
Smaller, cheaper, quicker: ex-Nordic pair take new approach to US aquaculture 10,000-tonne salmon farm will be first project for Erik Heim and Marianne Naess
GM salmon farmer AquaBounty ‘nearing deal for joint venture in Israel’ Company in final negotiation on the terms of JV, chief executive tells market analysts
Kingfish Co seeks to raise cash as construction costs rise by 40% Labour shortage and supply chain challenges bump up price of Netherlands RAS extension to €87m
Immune system health check developed for smolts Salmon need a robust immune system to make the transition from fresh water to seawater. Scientists at research institute Nofima have created a test that measures immune status.
Picking up knowledge on the beach Clean-ups run by a salmon farmer are adding information to an influential database
Fish ‘thriving’ in land-based farm Andfjord Salmon claims survival rate of 99.4% in first three months
China salmon RAS on track for first harvest in early 2024 Nordic Aqua facility receives third batch of eggs as hatchery and fry unit nears completion
Fish escape from Norwegian salmon farm Grieg sets out more than a mile of recapture nets after breach is discovered
Net gains for Mowi at Loch Hourn Transition to larger pens offers many advantages, although a council decision means extra production isn’t among them
Blue Ocean gets the shout for trout farm Sludge treatment specialist wins £2.61m deal to supply 9,000-tonne on-land facility
Submersible salmonid pen in the pipeline from Innovasea US-based aquaculture supplier is working on an air dome for new ‘duck and cover’ cage
Chilean salmon farmer bids to raise diving safety standards Camanchaca hosts conference to end tragedies
Floating solar power plant now on the market System cuts diesel use and CO₂ emissions, and may allow fish farmers to produce hydrogen in the future, says manufacturer
Judge approves salmon farmers’ $85m settlement of US price fixing claims Consumers who enjoy salmon are better off because of court case, say lawyers for buyers
Can salmon-scale extract take the place of plastic? Project seeks to use fish-based gelatine for food wrap
Salmon Eye focused on the future with electric boats Vessels are tailor-made for pollution-free passenger transport to visitor centre on fjord
Orkney planners give green light to new Cooke salmon farm Councillors guided by 'thorough technical and scientific reviews'
‘Business as usual’ for Wester Ross after sale to Mowi Details of takeover revealed as salmon farmer launches educational trust for local pupils
We’ve learned from our mistakes Problems with the first phase of Atlantic Sapphire’s planned 220,000-tonne on-land salmon farm in Florida have led to a different and better approach for phase 2, says boss Johan Andreassen
