The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) of the state of Maine, at the United States, has recently launched an electronic aquaculture application system which will significantly streamline the process for lease applicants who until now have had to submit applications on paper forms. The development of the electronic application system was made possible through a USD 550,000 grant from the...
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) just announced the certification of Gloria Maris Côte d’Opale, the first French seabass and seabream farm to achieve the ASC Seabream and Seabass standard. The certification represents a major milestone for French aquaculture which recognises the farm’s commitment to meeting ASC’s stringent requirements for environmental responsibility, animal welfare, responsible feed and resource use, and social accountability....
The technology is already being used by Scottish salmon producer Scottish Sea Farms, and quality Seafood Processor Aquascot, alongside a number of Salmon companies in Chile. The tool gives processors instant visibility of fish weight, quality and yield, delivering better data and better margins. Ace Aquatec’s just launched A-HarvestCam, a new AI tool that expects to bring greater commercial certainty...
By: HTX Thanh Dat The certification verifies the cooperative’s farming practices against recognized environmental and social requirements for responsible aquaculture. Global assurance provider DNV has officially awarded the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Farm Standard certification to HTX Thanh Dat. This milestone underscores the Vietnamese seafood company's dedication to sustainable shrimp production and enhances transparency throughout its international supply chains. As...
By: 100% Great Lakes Fish initiative First annual 100% Great Lakes Fish performance report shows major progress toward full fish utilization. The Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) today released its first performance report for the 100% Great Lakes Fish initiative, tracking the initiative’s reach and impact. The report estimates that 24.3 million pounds of fish...
By: NAIA With its Cold Harvest Conference & Trade Show just weeks away, the Newfoundland and Labrador Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) is releasing 2025 figures that highlight the sector’s growing contribution to food security in the province. According to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the aquaculture industry generated a farmgate value of USD 453 million in 2025, representing nearly...
Only about 40% of each fish (the fillets) are usually eaten or productively used; In contrast, the remaining 60% of the fish is often relegated to inexpensive uses or discarded. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility, in the United States, recently signed the 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge, becoming the third research institution to join the...
By: Norwegian Seafood Council Sashimi rules the salmon category in China, according to NSC research, offering an opening for salmon imports Ahead of World Seafood Shanghai (WSS), taking place from 26–28 August, the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has pinpointed sashimi as a key opportunity in China’s rapidly expanding salmon market. This is being driven by rising in-home consumption, fast delivery...
By: dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health, a global leader in sustainable animal nutrition solutions, has today announced an update to their innovative Digital SalmoFan™ software, adding a new algorithm designed to accurately measure trout fillet color for partners across the entire value chain. The Digital SalmoFan™ is a user-friendly, portable device that measures the color of salmon and trout...
By: Ventisqueros Diplomat Susanne Fries-Gaier toured the company's facilities in Puerto Montt and gained firsthand insight into part of its salmon farming operations, accompanied by representatives from Ventisqueros and the Honorary Consulate of Germany in Puerto Montt. As part of her tour of southern Chile, German Ambassador Susanne Fries-Gaier visited Ventisqueros’ facilities together with Germany’s Honorary Consul in Puerto Montt,...
By: NAIA The Newfoundland and Labrador Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) will host its annual Cold Harvest Conference & Trade Show this September in St. John’s, delivered in partnership with the Aquaculture Association of Canada’s (AAC) flagship national conference – Aquaculture Canada. The event, which will be held at the Jag Hotel from September 15 – 17, will bring together leaders...
By: NC Chamber Foundation North Carolina’s maritime economy extends far beyond the ports of Wilmington and Morehead City. New analysis from the NC Chamber Foundation explores how the state’s broader maritime assets including inland waterways, working waterfronts, marine industries, ferry routes, coastal infrastructure, research institutions, and mariculture all support supply chain resilience and long-term economic competitiveness across North Carolina. Released as...
