Scotland
Russia’s war spreads to Alaska through MSC labels
Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang accused the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification body in an open letter of reducing its requirements favoring the Russian seafood industry.
Aquaculture
U.S. Senate to reconsider AQUAA offshore aquaculture bill
Senators from Mississippi and Hawaii join forces in bringing the bipartisan Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture (AQUAA) bill before the U.S. Senate.
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.
Scottish salmon exports to Asia doubled
The EU remained the dominant market for Scottish salmon exports, but North America and Asia accounted for almost half of all sales in the first three months of this year.
Aquaculture
Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre celebrates 100th project
The Scottish Centre is hosting a summit debating the future of aquaculture, the same week it reaches its 100th funded project "milestone".
Aquaculture
Scottish Government urged to “reflect and rethink” Highly Protected Marine Areas
Criticism mounts over the Scottish Government's plans to restrict aquaculture and fishing around Scotland's coasts with new HPMA designations.
Aquaculture
New CEO for Organic Sea Harvest in Skye, Scotland
James Deverill moves on from feed supplier Cargill to head up OSH, bringing experience in both the business and science of aquaculture.
Aquaculture
Salmon Scotland protests new Highly Protected Marine Areas
Up to 10% of Scotland's coastal waters will be protected, with aquaculture and fishing banned in designated areas.
Scottish salmon, more than half of fish and seafood exports from Scotland in 2022
As new data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reveals, Scottish salmon accounted for 56% of all fish and seafood exports from Scotland last year and it is also the UK's largest food export.
Aquaculture
Aquaculture boosted Scotland’s economy by £3.3 billion, figures show
Salmon Scotland says fish farming "generates vital wealth for the country and specifically for our islands and Highland coastal communities."
Aquaculture
Seaweed aquaculture researcher wins “outstanding contribution” award on International Women’s Day
Women in Scottish Aquaculture recognises Professor Elizabeth Cottier-Cook's contribution to aquaculture education and research on the global seaweed industry.
Europe
New £30m processing facility for Denholm Seafoods, Scotland
The new facility for processing mackerel and herring will improve energy efficiency and open up new business opportunities for the company.
Scottish Salmon Industry Is Waiting
The deadline for the overhaul of Scotland's aquaculture regulation has...
Scottish Sea Farms, Bakkafrost, and Mowi join SAIC Board
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) today announced that its...
Hot stories
Russia’s war spreads to Alaska through MSC labels
Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang accused the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification body in an open letter of reducing its requirements favoring the Russian seafood industry.
U.S. Senate to reconsider AQUAA offshore aquaculture bill
Senators from Mississippi and Hawaii join forces in bringing the bipartisan Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture (AQUAA) bill before the U.S. Senate.
Antibiotic-contaminated shrimp from Asia rejected by FDA is U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released data on seafood line-of-entry rejections in May. Among the results, three of those rejections (2.9%) were of shrimp for reasons related to banned antibiotics.
1 million dollar agreement between Blue Star and Bloomin’ Brands for next level menus
Blue Star Foods has signed a new USD 1 million (EUR 928,16 million) supply agreement with Bloomin' Brands. Although the new contract was announced in June, it began in April and will run through the remainder of 2023.
