Andfjord raising fast cash to fast-track salmon farm Norwegian on-land salmon farm developer Andfjord Salmon has announced plans to sell between 1.5 million and 2.1 million new shares to fast-track the second phase of its facility at Kvalnes on the island of Andøya by six months.
Second chance for concrete floating fish farm concept A company behind plans for a floating salmon farm made of concrete has won an appeal against the refusal of development licences for the concept.
Sounding out the best smolts with ultrasonography A company that uses ultrasonography to sex salmon and detect symptoms associated with disease is now using the technology to develop a performance index to identify productively superior fish.
Content marketing Content marketing: The natural choice for perfect colour and healthier salmon As the aquaculture industry changes to produce healthier and higher quality fish to keep up with the standards of consumers, increasing focus is placed on natural additives. Panaferd®-AX is an all-natural additive used for colour and health benefits in salmonids and crustaceans.
Green award for salmon feed ingredient pioneer MiAlgae An Edinburgh-based biotech start-up which is working towards producing a microalgae salmon feed ingredient from whisky by-products has won an environmental award.
Low salmon prices send Chilean farmers into the red Two Chilean salmon farmers have recorded losses for the third quarter of 2020 because of low prices caused by Covid-19’s impact on markets.
‘Simpler, safer’ fish handling promised for wellboats and on-land farms A company that makes fish handling systems for wellboats says it has created a safer and more gentle way of handling stock.
Nutreco among investors in China salmon RAS project Feed producer Nutreco yesterday announced that it had fully completed a further investment in Nordic Aqua Partners (NAP), which is planning an on-land salmon farm near Shanghai, China.
Grieg raises NOK 500m under green bond Norwegian salmon producer Grieg Seafood has successfully raised NOK 500 million (£42.3m) with a “tap issue” under its existing green bond, it announced this afternoon.
Salmon farmer loses appeal against Skye site refusal Scotland’s newest salmon farmer, Organic Sea Harvest Ltd (OSH), has lost its appeal against refusal of planning permission for a site off the north east coast of Skye.
Grieg ready to max out its green credit card Cash-strapped salmon farmer Grieg Seafood plans a new offer to investors to raise up to NOK 500 million (£42.3m) from a green bond.
Focus on opportunity, urges new Seafood Scotland chair The new chair of marketing organisation Seafood Scotland has welcomed the challenge of taking on the role during a “highly critical” period for the industry.
Belgian billionaire family becomes Mowi’s second-largest private shareholder A Belgian billionaire family has become the second largest private shareholder in Mowi after its most recent purchase of 774 shares.
Scottish salmon back on Saudi menu after 18 months The first shipment of Scottish salmon to Saudi Arabia in 18 months could open new market opportunities, the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) said today.
On-land salmon farm developer bets on simulation to save millions A company planning a large on-land salmon farm in Norway will use computer simulated “digital twins” of the plant and the electrical system to optimise design and operation before it is built, and save time and money on construction.
Salmon price up but still way below 2019 The spot price for Norwegian salmon rose by more than three kroner last week, the largest weekly price increase in around two months.
Salmon demand prompts investment in box factory The new owner of a polystyrene box factory in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, is investing around £250,000 in new machinery and training to meet increased demand from the salmon farming industry.
Salmon farmer 'among Britain's most inspiring firms' Scottish salmon farmer Loch Duart Ltd has been named as one of the London Stock Exchange Group’s 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain.
More revenue but less profit for Cooke Scotland in 2019 Salmon farmer Cooke Aquaculture Scotland made a post-tax profit of £32.67 million last year on a turnover of £169.3m, newly published accounts show.
AKVA predicts 25% growth in operating profit Aquaculture supplier AKVA today revealed ambitious performance targets based on an expected increase in Atlantic salmon consumption of between 1-2 million tonnes by 2030.
Escaped Huon salmon had average weight of 4kg The 50,000-plus salmon that escaped from a Huon Aquaculture site in Tasmania after a pen caught fire had an average weight of 4kg, the company said in a stock exchange statement today.
