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Friday, June 30, 2023
Scotland drops plans for highly protected marine areas, salmon farming sector relieved
The Scottish government's recent decision to abandon its proposal for a network of highly protected marine areas (HPMAs), which would have likely prohibited aquaculture, has brought immense relief to the salmon farming industry, The Fish Si ...
Friday, June 30, 2023
Andfjord Salmon raises US$57 million through private placement
Norwegian land-based salmon farmer Andfjord Salmon has successfully raised kr615 million (US$57 million) through a private placement.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
UK retailers found to acquire meat from Polish chickens given antibiotics for Salmonella treatment
Three UK retailers are found to buy meat from chickens in Poland that were given a group of antibiotics used to treat human Salmonella infections.
Monday, June 19, 2023
Loch Duart Salmon pioneers sustainability in UK with BioMar's Blue Impact feed
Loch Duart, the small-scale, low-impact salmon farm based in North West Scotland, the United Kingdom, has furthered its commitment to raising the best-tasting salmon with the lowest possible impact on the environment by switching to BioMar' ...
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Norway-based Andfjord Salmon to expand overall salmon production to 40,000 tonnes
Norwegian land-based Atlantic salmon farmer Andfjord Salmon announced it will progress with build-out plans that will enable an increase in total production volume at its Kvalnes site, on the island of Andøya, to 40,000 tonnes head-on ...
Thursday, June 8, 2023
USDA ARS launches Salmonella Grand Challenge to combat foodborne illness
The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has launched the Salmonella Grand Challenge, bringing together a diverse group of scientists from various fields to study the causes and high-risk areas of Salmon ...
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Salmon Evolution suffered falling revenue, growing losses in Q1 2023
Molde, Norway-based Salmon Evolution reported lower revenue and widening losses in the first quarter of 2023 on the heels of dealing with an outbreak of amoebic gill disease that caused elevated mortality at its land-based farm in Indre Har ...
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Norway officially adopts 25% salmon farming tax
After an intense eight-month period, the Norwegian parliament has finally approved the implementation of a 25% tax on salmon farming, IntraFish reported.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Maine state, US legislators propose density limits for salmon farms
Legislators in the state of Maine, US, have put forward a new bill aimed at imposing density limits on salmon farms operating in state waters, in direct response to the controversies surrounding the American Aquafarms project, SeafoodSource ...
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Emerging technology prevents salmonella infection in poultry production
Salmonella is a bacterial infection that can affect humans and animals. In the production of broiler chickens, Salmonella is a significant concern as it can lead to food contamination and foodborne illness. Therefore, proper biosecurity mea ...
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Bacterial kidney disease discovered at salmon farms in central Norway
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority, Mattilsynet, has reported the detection of bacterial kidney disease (BKD), a contagious infection, at four Lerøy Midt salmon farming sites in central Norway.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Salmon association fears unilateral shutdown of salmon operations in British Columbia, Canada
The BC Salmon Farmers Association said it has "grave concerns" that Canadian Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Joyce Murray is committed to completely closing all salmon farming in British Columbia, Canada.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Chile salmon workers unite against bill threatening jobs and industry growth
Chile's multiunion of salmon workers, joined by other unions, has announced plans to protest a proposed bill that could result in the elimination of over 60% of salmon farming, leading to unemployment for thousands of workers, Nation World ...
Friday, May 12, 2023
Salmon Evolution reveals measures to address mortality at Indre Harøy, Norway facility
Salmon Evolution has outlined the measures it is taking to correct the mortality issues at its new facility, at Indre Harøy in southern Norway.
Monday, May 8, 2023
Norwegian salmon exports up 21% year-on-year in April
Norway exported 81,498 tonnes of salmon in April 2023, valued at NOK 9.7 billion (~US$919 million; NOK 1 = US$0.095), up by NOK 1.7 billion (~US$161 million), or 21% year-on-year, Fish Information & Services reported.

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