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How Ireland’s seaweed industry can catch up with EU boom
New analysis outlines the factors hindering Ireland's seaweed industry, and proposes a comprehensive strategy for future growth.
Ash Amirahmadi will be the new CEO of Sofina Foods Europe
Sofina Foods has announced the appointment of Ash Amirahmadi as its new CEO of Sofina Foods Europe. The position will be effective as of August 8.
Grieg Seafood BC: “The decision goes against DFO’s own science”
The company shares the sense of disappointment shown by all salmon producers affected by the non-renewal of licenses in the Discovery Islands.
“Makes no sense”, Cermaq says on non-renewal of Discovery Islands’ licenses
Three of Cermaq Canada's fish farm licenses licenses located in the Klahoose Nation and Laich Kwil Tach Nations territories, respectively, were not reissued
Canadian aquaculture industry disappointed with Government’s decision on Discovery Islands licenses
The industry thinks DFO ignores science and First Nations rights and title, in addition to costing jobs for rural Canadians and affecting consumers' pocketbooks.
Canada to close all salmon farms in the Discovery Islands
The government said it is taking a "highly precautionary approach" to managing Atlantic salmon aquaculture in the area.
Profitable land-based salmon production remains difficult in BC
A report commissioned by British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Food concludes that land-based salmon farming faces numerous challenges.
“The sector is not going to farm where they are not wanted”
Brian Kingzett is a man of dialogue. His resume says...
Sea lice on farmed salmon don’t impact wild salmon in BC
The Canadian Scientific Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) has published a peer-reviewed...
An indigenous-led transition plan, the future for salmon farming in British Columbia
'BC Salmon Aquaculture Transition: Then & Now' is the title...
New Executive Director for BC Salmon Farmers Association
The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) has announced the appointment...
“This technology definitely has a place in our operations in British Columbia”
Early last week, Cermaq Canada announced the installation of the...
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How Ireland’s seaweed industry can catch up with EU boom
New analysis outlines the factors hindering Ireland's seaweed industry, and proposes a comprehensive strategy for future growth.
Ash Amirahmadi will be the new CEO of Sofina Foods Europe
Sofina Foods has announced the appointment of Ash Amirahmadi as its new CEO of Sofina Foods Europe. The position will be effective as of August 8.
Canadian snow crab fishermen add victories but need more
Newfoundland and Labrador snow crab has gained an additional five cents per pound increase in its minimum price, totaling 2.25 per pound.
Murkowski and King propose bill to increase funding for fisheries in rural communities
Murkowski (R-Alaska) and King (I-Maine) have introduced a bill called the Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act that would allow businesses that directly promote commercial fishing to access a federal farm loan program.
