seafood
Aquaculture
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.
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.
BioMar and Arbiom will develop and commercialize SylPro
BioMar announced a few hours ago its partnership with Arbiom, an agricultural biotechnology company, with which it will develop and commercialize SylPro.
Seagriculture EU 2023 Conference just a few weeks away
Trondheim, Norway will host the Seagriculture EU 2023 Conference from June 21 to 22. The event where the main protagonist is seaweed.
U.S. will not revoke antidumping duties on frozen shrimp from China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam
The American Shrimp Processors Association applauded the U.S. International Trade Commission's decision on what they consider "unfair trade in imported shrimp."
Knut Antosen is the new sales director of Blue Ocean Technology
Knut Antonsen has been appointed Sales Director/CSO Blue Ocean Technology AS, assuming the position officially on August 1st.
Cermaq plans a smolt plant in Hasvik, Norway
Cermaq has announced that it is building a new smolt plant in Hasvik, Norway. Some details it has shared are that it is scheduled for completion in 2026 and will be designed with particular attention to fish health.
MMC First Process and Apria Systems together to ensure better water quality in RAS systems
MMC First Process and APRIA Systems reached an agreement to deliver efficient water quality solutions for the RAS systems in aquaculture.
Turkey increases fish production by 6.2% and aquaculture production by 9.1%
The Turkish Statistical Institute reported a 6.2% increase in fish production and a 2.1% increase in fish catches. Additionally, the aquaculture industry also added milestones, reaching an increase of 9.1%.
Bakkafrost to radically transform its Scottish business by 2028
At today's Capital Markets Day, the Faroe Islands salmon farmer Bakkafrost presents its plans for “transformational investment” in its Scottish operations, while it "optimizes" existing Faroe Islands farms.
Scottish seafood industry still on hold for HPMA review
Discontent continues to grow among Scottish coastal communities over the government's proposed HPMA that would impose limitations on human activity such as fishing, aquaculture, and tourism in the country's waters
Challenging times for Norway but remains solid in seafood exports
Norway exported seafood products worth NOK 13.1 billion in May. These figures represent a 7% increase compared to the same month in 2022. These figures are attributed to the weakness of the NOK.
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.
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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.
