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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$161 million), or 21% year-on-year, Fish Information & Services reported.
Monday, May 8, 2023
Better salmon heart health by switching production methods, research team found
Heart health in farmed salmon can be significantly improved by changing production methods, according to new research by a team at Norway's NMBU Veterinary College.
Friday, May 5, 2023
Loch Long Salmon plans Scotland's first semi-closed containment salmon farm
Loch Long Salmon, a company aiming to introduce semi-closed containment salmon farming to Scotland for the first time, is set to organise a supply chain event in Oban town in May, Fish Information & Services reported.
Friday, May 5, 2023
New book slams aquaculture salmon as "poison for the planet"
A new book-length investigation into salmon aquaculture pushes back against the industry's claim that farm-raised salmon is a healthy, environmentally friendly seafood option, according to its publisher, Patagonia.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Salmon prices in Norway drop 10% week-on-week
The Nasdaq Salmon Index fell to NOK 110.08 (~US$ 10.22; NOK 1 = US$0.093) per kg in the 17th week of 2023, a 10.23% decrease, or NOK 12.55 (~US$ 1.16) lower from the previous week's price of NOK 119.24 (~US$ 11.07), SeafoodSource reported.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Chile-based Multi X to launch antibiotic-free Arka smoked salmon in US during Q2
Puerto Montt, Chile-based Multi X is planning to launch the Arka super-premium brand of smoked salmon, making the product available to premium US grocery retailers during the second quarter of 2023.

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