Canada’s salmon farm transition plan revives concerns over BC’s fit for land-based systems
The plan to shift salmon farming to 'Aquaculture 2.0' has reignited concerns about the province's capability for large-scale land-based operations and the feasibility of the five-year timeline for execution
Australis mortgages 15 Chilean salmon farms to BioMar, Vitapro
Chilean farmer Australis Seafoods has pledged its 15 salmon farming centers, valued at $138 million, to the two feed suppliers in exchange for extended payment terms and higher credit limits
Jeronimo Martins ups stake in Andfjord Salmon with $6m share purchase
The Portuguese retail supplier has increased its stake in Andfjord through a $6m share acquisition, further strengthening its position as the company's largest shareholder
Gael Force launches 400t steel barge for Mowi Scotland
Gael Force has successfully launched a new 400-metric-ton steel barge, which set sail earlier this month from its partner yard in the Netherlands
Don Staniford faces new legal clash with Bakkafrost over fish pen filming
According to court documents dated Sept. 20, Bakkafrost Scotland claims Staniford made unauthorized intrusions at its fish farm sites as recently as Aug. 23
Scotland proposes expanding aquaculture zones
The Scottish government has announced a consultation to extend marine planning zones for aquaculture from three to twelve nautical miles offshore
After much delay, Canada quietly releases BC salmon farm transition plan
The draft document, intended as a guide as the industry addresses environmental concerns, will shape further consultations, with the final version of the plan expected in 2025
Minority shareholders win Sustainable Blue auction with unchallenged CAD 30m bid
With a Canadian court's approval of their stalking horse bid, minority shareholders Thane Stevens and Jim Lawley have successfully acquired the Nova Scotia-based RAS salmon producer
Nordlaks, RT-Mart to collaborate in China’s salmon market
Chinese supermarket chain RT-Mart and its supplier Huamer are partnering with Norway's Nordlaks for direct salmon procurement and sales
Norwegian fresh salmon sales keep growing, slight uptick in average price
Norwegian fresh salmon sales have continued their upward trend, with the latest data also showing a slight increase in the average price