According to the Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Sustainability Report, the Irish aquaculture shows that its production is a low carbon sector that produces a large amount of food per unit of area used. More than 154 million meals are produced each year by Irish aquaculture. The report of the Ireland's Seafood Development Agency provides a baseline on the sustainability credentials...
By International Council for Animal Welfare The UK upscale supermarket chain Waitrose & Partners commits to introduce electrical stunning for all their farmed prawns by the end of 2026. This move follows negotiations with the International Council on Animal Welfare (ICAW) and will replace the controversial practice of leaving the animals to suffocate in ice slurry while remaining conscious. Once...
In collaboration with their feed supplier EWOS, Lerøy Seafood Group decided to introduce chicken by-products as an ingredient in fish feed. This measure contributes to a lower environmental impact for Norwegian salmon and reduces the carbon footprint of the feed Lerøy uses by up to 16%. This is circular economy in practice. “To achieve our ambitious goal of a 46%...
Cermaq Norway has revealed that Knut Ellekjær has decided to leave the company and that Kristin Hurum will take over the management of the company in the northern country. Kristin Hurum (56) has a degree in Business Organization and has worked in banking and consultancy before joining Cermaq. Currently HR, Quality and Sustainability Director, she has worked at Cermaq for...
By Aker QRILL Company Winter is a challenging period for farmed salmon, as cold temperatures significantly impact their metabolism, causing all physiological processes to slow down. This slowdown affects processes like digestion, immune responses, and the recovery time of the skin and mucosal layers following procedures that compromise their integrity. Consequently, fish health is particularly vulnerable during this time. Recently, another critical...
By dsm-firmenich The 2024 Excellence in Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries Award winner was Naomi D. Smith from the University of Plymouth UK dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in nutrition, health and beauty, awarded Naomi D. Smith for Excellence in Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries. Ms. Smith ranked as the top student from the MSc Sustainable Aquaculture program in the School of Biological...
They secured the option to acquire 100% of the shares of the company in the European country Maiken Foods, headquartered in Caspar Storms, Oslo, announced some days ago that has entered into an agreement with Atlantic Sapphire Denmark to lease their land-based fish farm in Langsand. In addition to the important milestone for Maiken Foods the company has secured an...
Mowi has entered into an agreement with Vigner Olaisen to acquire its controlling stake in Nova Sea, leveraging the strong joint position in one of the world’s best areas for salmon farming. The international leader company will pay USD 660.31 million for Vigner Olaisen’s 46% stake in Nova Sea through 30% settlement in Mowi shares and 70% in cash. Mowi...
By The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers Skytop Springs Fish Farm is 37th company to join the 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge which aims to prevent waste and promote the sustainable use of fish Family-owned, sustainable fish farm Skytop Springs Fish Farm has signed the “100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge,” publicly committing to using 100% of each fish it...
By Ace Aquatec Global leader in food processing solutions, JBT Marel, names Ace Aquatec as preferred supplier of fish stunning solutions JBT Marel, a global leader in food processing solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Ace Aquatec, a global pioneer of in-water electric fish stunning systems. The partnership highlights a shared commitment to driving positive change in fish slaughter,...
By King Street Capital Management King Street Capital Management ("King Street"), a leading global alternative investment firm, and Tor Investment Management ("Tor"), a leading independent alternative credit manager in Asia, today announced a USD 110 million financing solution for Soul of Japan ("SOJ"), a 10KT land-based Atlantic salmon farm project in Tsu City, Japan. SOJ is backed by 8F Asset Management ("8F"), an impact-focused private equity firm. The financing will...
Aquaculture Magazine reports: The company in Norway is ready to be audited for the Aquaculture Stewardship Council Feed Standard The global company BioMar reported a few days ago that their latest research has shed light on the aquafeed challenges associated with waterborne feeding systems. This new feeding system technology is gaining traction amongst salmon farmers for its potential to reduce...
