Norway releases offshore aquaculture regulations for consultation
Norway's government has unveiled draft technical regulations for offshore aquaculture facilities
Canadian aquaculture industry wants plan for Newfoundland marine sanctuary scrapped
A proposed marine sanctuary on the south coast of the Canadian province of Newfoundland has elicited concerns from aquaculture advocates about potential restrictions on the province's aquaculture industry
Sitagri index: Norway salmon spot prices up 10% in week 47
Spot prices for Norwegian farmed salmon rose quite steeply in week 47 of 2024, according to the Sitagri Salmon Index
Andfjord criticizes ‘one size fits all’ proposal for land-based farms in Q3 update
Andfjord, which operates a flow-through farm on the island of Andoya, believes that a blanket approach to operations will have negative impacts on energy consumption and competitiveness
Tasmania calls on Australian gov’t to end salmon farm probe
Tasmania's Parliament passed a motion calling for federal authorities to end an environmental review of salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour, citing its impact on jobs
Increased sales to EU, UK drive Norway’s fresh salmon exports back up again in week 47
Norway’s salmon industry is seeing a rise in activity as increased sales to the EU and the UK boost exports between Nov. 18 and 24
Pelagia to open new mackerel filleting factory in 2025 as part of value drive
Norwegian pelagics giant Pelagia is set to open a new filleting factory in Egersund for single-frozen mackerel next year, according to CEO Egil Haugstad.
Salmon processor Milarex’s sales surge 15% to €463m in 2023
Poland-based seafood processor Milarex reported a 14.8% rise in full-year revenue, driven by expansion in key markets despite cost pressures and volatile raw material prices
Maritime Montering to outfit Norwegian offshore fish farm in Turkey
The semi-closed containment facility, dubbed Hydra, will be constructed at Gemak Shipyard for Norwegian fish farmer Nordlaks
Analyst: Productivity initiatives could boost Norwegian salmon earnings $1.8bn per year
According to Arctic Securities analyst Christain Nordby, the sector stands to gain NOK 200bn in market cap if it can resolve new cost issues that have dented margins since 2021