Genetic research paves way for improved aquaculture practices
New research into the genetic diversity of farmed fish species is paving the way for improved population management and farming practices, says scientist
Farmed salmon prices keep steady
There is talk of producers freezing fish to keep supply tight as prices are around NOK 5 per kilo lower than their peak, but remain strong
Marine Harvest bid increase ‘rather cheap’
Bid undervalues Cermaq and will make it hard for Marine Harvest to obtain 50% approval, but sweetener is a possibility, says analyst
Russia fish cartel investigation now involves government body
Veterinary agency now implicated in investigation into alleged cartel activities between Russian importers of Norwegian fish, which has also put contract between Marine Harvest and Russian Fish in the spotlight
Cermaq ends talks with Marine Harvest, says offer too low
Marine Harvest offer 'significantly undervalues' company, says Cermaq, as it says discussions ended over failure to reach agreement
Coho, trout prices drag AquaChile Q1 into red
Chile’s largest aquaculture company reported a loss of $5.3m, as low prices for coho and trout continued to hit its bottom line
New ISA case detected in Norway
Case is confirmed in Leirfjord, upper central Norway, on same day that ISA was also confirmed in Troms, northen Norway
Camanchaca signs deal to restructure debt
Chilean fishing and salmon farming company reaches $234m debt deal with its lenders
An underwhelming bid, but bets still on
Marine Harvest's bid for Cermaq is below market expectations, but all is not yet said and done, say analysts
Marine Harvest edges up bid for Cermaq
Marine Harvest said it was willing to offer more, but was unable to reach agreement with Cermaq board