Norway salmon export value second highest ever in 2020 The value of salmon exported by Norway last year was the second highest ever, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
New flight options cut transit times for south Chile salmon AquaChile has made the first direct air freight shipment of fresh salmon from Chile’s southern Magallanes region to the United States.
Chocolate knocks salmon off UK food export top spot The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on sales meant that farmed salmon lost its place as the UK’s most valuable food export in the first half of this year.
Norway exports more salmon but earns less for it Norway exported 6% more salmon in July than in the same month last year but earned 2% less despite the increased volume.
Weak krone drives Norwegian exports to new record Norwegian seafood exports reached a record high in value for the first six months of this year despite the challenges of the coronavirus.
Norway sees opportunity in pre-pack and Asia recovery A strong growth in consumer demand for pre-packaged products is providing a new opportunity for salmon farmers who have seen sales and prices shrink because of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest update from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC).
Norwegian salmon export value up 7% in 2019 Norway exported 1.1 million tonnes of farmed salmon worth NOK 72.5 billion (£6.26bn) in 2019, according to figures from the Norwegian Seafood Council.
Scottish salmon exports worth extra £152m as production bounces back Exports of Scottish salmon were worth £614.1 million in the first nine months of this year – an increase of £152m on the same period last year when production was lower.
Bumper month for Norwegian salmon exports Norway exported 104,000 tonnes of salmon worth a near-record level NOK 6.2 billion (£561.7 million) last month, according to figures from the Norwegian Seafood Council.
Salmon regains UK food export top spot Scottish salmon has regained its position as the UK’s most valuable food export following a successful first quarter of 2019.
Strong US demand boosts Scottish salmon exports The Scottish salmon industry has highlighted a “truly international” demand for its fish following the release of encouraging export figures for the first quarter of 2019.
