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Benchmark strengthens its sales team to improve customer relations
Yesterday was the first day of work for Benchmark's new sales team, composed of Lene Stokka, Catrine Smørås, and Ruben Helmersen Johansen.
Aquaculture
BioMar and Loch Duart Salmon collaborate on “blue impact” feed
Global feed company BioMar partners with small Scottish salmon producer Loch Duart for feed based on circular and restorative marine ingredients.
Celebrating the next generation of commercial fishing in BC
The 2023 BC Young Fishermen's Network Gathering kicks off. Two days to collaborate, learn, network, and also enjoy seafood and company.
Discovery Islands salmon farms closure to be decided in court
All against the closure of the Discovery Islands salmon farms....
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
Mowi studies legal options after Discovery Islands’ farms closure announcement
The company considers Minister Murray has chosen not to accept the opportunity to pursue the path of leading Canada to achieve sustainable aquaculture and advance its Blue Economy Strategy.
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...
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Benchmark strengthens its sales team to improve customer relations
Yesterday was the first day of work for Benchmark's new sales team, composed of Lene Stokka, Catrine Smørås, and Ruben Helmersen Johansen.
BioMar and Loch Duart Salmon collaborate on “blue impact” feed
Global feed company BioMar partners with small Scottish salmon producer Loch Duart for feed based on circular and restorative marine ingredients.
Stenerud takes the lead in a new commercial role for Benchmark
Kate Stenerud is the new Commercial Director for salmon of Benchmark. The company appointed in May but now she has taken the role.
EU blue economy report marks out seaweed’s “high potential”
Sustainability is crucial to ensure the future of Europe's fishing fleet, while seaweed could be Europe's next "blue biotechnology" boom.
