More gov’t action needed to drive Norway’s great feed shift, says Wathne
With 92% of all Norwegian feed currently imported from outside the country and 75% of the salmon sector's footprint, the Norwegian government has formed an advisory group to transition to 100% sustainable sources by 2030
IFFO exec on importance of finding new DHA/EPA sources
Brett Glencross, technical director at IFFO, said algal oil is one of the most important new aquaculture feed ingredients coming to the fore at a commercial scale
Clean Seas to raise $6.2m for ‘right-sizing’ as feed costs cause heavy losses
High fishmeal and fish oil prices, and a flattening of demand for yellowtail from key markets, has prompted Clean Seas to cut production to an optimal volume of 3,000t
Swiss firm explores seafood sector partnerships for circular economy
A Swiss firm that specializes in harnessing industrial waste to create valuable byproducts aims to expand its presence in the seafood sector
Peru’s anchovy shortage weighs on Norway’s Austevoll
Seafood company Austevoll Seafood reported a loss in the third quarter of 2023, impacted by the cancellation of the anchovy fishing season in Peru
Bakkafrost posts sky-high fish oil profit, but harvest outlook disappoints
The Faroese salmon farmer issued a low farming volume guidance for both 2023 and 2024 of 73,000t and 91,000t, respectively
Ex-Peru gov’t minister files lawsuit against incumbent over alleged illegal fishing
A senior Peruvian government official has filed a complaint with prosecutors alleging several politicians have facilitated illegal fishing from China and other foreign countries
Increased uncertainty looms over Peru’s fishmeal industry as harvesters go on strike
The outcome of the second Peruvian anchovy season was already uncertain due to the expected arrival of El Nino
Peru’s Exalmar sees sales, EBITDA slump amid anchovy fishing bans, eyes recovery in 2024
The fishing company Pesquera Exalmar has reported a sharp decline in its total sales, with figures plummeting nearly 86% y-o-y in Q3
Aker BioMarine acquires krill-related assets from Acasti Pharma
The $3.1m deal settles Acasti's obligation to Aker BioMarine