GroAqua is currently building three more feed barges for Bakkafrost. Krosssteinur, the world's largest feed barge, purchased by Bakkafrost from equipment supplier GroAqua, has arrived in Funningsfjørður in the Faroe Islands. The barge, which is 50 meters long and holds around 1,100 tons of fish feed, was towed from Poland, where it was built. After final equipment testing and approval...
By Ace Aquatec Scottish firms use Highlands and Islands Enterprisebacked project to integrate real-time data into processing lines. Ace Aquatec, a leader in aquaculture technology, and established seafood processor Aquascot have announced a new strategic collaboration to validate the collection of real-time morphometric fish data and integrate it into processing operations. Supported by grant funding from Highlands and Islands Enterprise,...
The leader in aquaculture technology Ace Aquatec and established seafood processor Aquascot announced some days ago a new strategic collaboration to validate the collection of real-time morphometric fish data and integrate it into processing operations. Supported by grant funding from Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the 12-month project aims to bridge a critical gap in the aquaculture supply chain for Atlantic...
CrispResist project have sought answers as to why some Pacific salmon species are more resistant to sea lice than Atlantic salmon for four years The member of the Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research (Nofima), Lene Sveen, is the lead author of a recent scientific publication that closely examines the interaction between sea lice and salmon. The study...
By Aquaticode Aquaticode, the AI phenotyping company transforming aquaculture, has appointed Therese Log Bergjord as Strategic Advisor. Therese is one of the most respected leaders in global aquaculture. As former CEO of Skretting, she led the world’s largest aquafeed company through a period of international growth and sustainability leadership. Today, she serves on the boards of Kverva, Nordic Aqua Partners,...
By Seafood Consumers Association On June 26, the world unites for the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, a United Nations observance dedicated to raising awareness, strengthening action, and fostering cooperation to combat the global scourge of drug abuse and illicit trafficking. For seafood consumers and industry stakeholders, this day is more than a call to action—it is...
By The Shrimp Masteclass 2025 The Shrimp Masterclass 2025 The Shrimp Masterclass 2025 is officially set to take place from October 13–15 in Miami, Florida — bringing together global leaders, producers, innovators, and analysts in shrimp aquaculture for a three-day deep dive into the industry's most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities. This premier event goes beyond your typical conference. It's...
With AKVA Group technology and a capacity of 500 metric tons of Atlantic salmon per year South Korea has launched its first land-based salmon farm, developed by GS Engineering & Construction and operated by its subsidiary Eco Aquafarm. The Busan Smart Aquaculture Cluster uses recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) technology delivered by AKVA group. As said Jacob Bregnballe, Sales Director in...
Hofseth reported that recently reached a major milestone by releasing the first trout into a submersible cage at Bugane in Storfjorden. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in sustainable aquaculture, as the company becomes the first to test this technology specifically on trout. While several producers along the Norwegian coast have started using submersible cages for salmon, Hofseth...
By FAO The Mediterranean’s drive toward sustainable aquaculture took a major step forward this week with the opening of the Mediterranean Marine Finfish Aquaculture Demonstration Centre (MMF-ADC) in Crete. The launch was marked by a five-day hands-on training program that brought together researchers and national authorities from Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. The seventh and most advanced of...
By Seafood Consumers Association On Thursday 19 June 2025, Dr Daman Shrivastav, Deputy Chairman of the Seafood Consumers Association (SCA), will join business and community leaders at the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout, held this year at the iconic South Melbourne Market. Dr Shrivastav’s participation highlights the urgent need for access to affordable, nutritious seafood—especially for those experiencing or at risk...
By Skretting As one of the world’s largest aquafeed producers, Skretting is on an ambitious path to contribute significantly to feeding close to 10 billion people by 2050, in a safe, healthy, and sustainable way. The Impact Report for 2024 documents the great progress that was made across its global operations and marks the launch of a new sustainability value...
