Louisa Gairn
Aquaculture
Norway may alter “traffic light” system and start taxing salmon lice
Norway government report recommends "comprehensive management system" for aquaculture, including taxing sealice and changing licencing rules.
Aquaculture
New RAS project to grow Red Drum, led by ex-Kingfish operator
Former Kingfish Maine operations manager Megan Sorby is setting up a new land-based project to farm US native Red Drum.
Aquaculture
Norcod gets the green light for new production site
The Norwegian cod farming company continues expansion with new site in Nordland, northern Norway, boosting total biomass capacity to 17,500 metric tonnes.
Aquaculture
Iceland’s IS Haf Investments buys 53% of land-based salmon project
IS Haf invests undiclosed sum in land-based salmon venture Thor Landeldi, planning a 20,000 ton facility in southern Iceland.
Environment
EU to ban “greenwashing” and improve consumer information
Only sustainability labels based on approved certification schemes or established by public authorities will be allowed, under new EU rules.
Aquaculture
Global fishmeal and fish oil production drops by 52%
Dramatic drop in marine ingredients is due to cancellation of Peru's anchovy season, according to the Marine Ingredients Organisation (IFFO).
Environment
Historic High Seas treaty ratified by almost 70 countries
The "High Seas" treaty, Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), comes into force 120 days after formal ratification.
TalentView: Rune Mikalsen, Kvaroy Arctic
Rune Mikalsen, CEO of Kvarøy Arctic, talks about his new role in Boston, and his aims and priorities for Kvarøy in the U.S. market.
Aquaculture
Atlantic Sapphire raises $65m in bid to get “back on track”
The Florida land-based salmon farming giant has been beleagured by setbacks during 2023, hopes share offering will enable breakeven in 2024.
Cod
Royal Greenland feels the pressure with $16m loss in first half of 2023
CEO Susanne Arfelt Rajamand notes Royal Greenland is impacted by "volatile environment", but despite market challenges, she predicts better results in second half of 2023.
Cod
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation blasts “naïve” fish stocks report
The SFF rejects "naïve" Oceana report saying UK fish stocks in "critical" situation: Scotland has "very well managed fisheries", says Chief Executive Elspeth Macdonald.
Australia to accept Icelandic farmed salmon imports
Permit "a long time in the making" says Icelandic food agency, but Iceland's farmed salmon now meets Australia's strict biosecurity rules.
Hot stories
Norway may alter “traffic light” system and start taxing salmon lice
Norway government report recommends "comprehensive management system" for aquaculture, including taxing sealice and changing licencing rules.
The environmental and controversy debate of SBAP resurfaces in Chile
The MMA of Chile announced a statement about suspending the granting of new commercial activities within protected areas.
The Fukushima water spill is starting to take its toll on Japanese seafood products
The first consequences of the prohibitions that China and Hong Kong imposed on Japanese seafood related to Fukushima are starting to be seen.
“Choose Seafood with Standards” the GSA campaign to learn about BAP products
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has announced the launch of its second campaign, "Choose Seafood with Standards".
