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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Norway launches US$1.37 million initiative to tackle complex gill disease in salmon
Norway's aquaculture and fisheries fund, FHF, has awarded NOK 15 million (US$1.37 million) to research preventive measures and develop new tools for evaluating gill function in salmon at the cage edge, Fish Farmer reported.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Norway's salmon and trout production faces phosphorus management challenge
Norway's ambitious plan to more than triple its salmon and trout production by 2050 faces a significant challenge in managing phosphorus, an essential yet problematic nutrient, Environment + Energy Leader reported.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Norway's salmon industry negotiations stall
Negotiations between Norway's salmon companies and unions representing industry workers have stalled, Fish Farmer reported.
Monday, February 19, 2024
Norway embraces GMO canola oil for sustainable salmon farming
Norway has approved the use of genetically modified (GMO) canola oil in its aquaculture industry, signalling a shift towards sustainable fish farming practices, BNN Breaking reported.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
AKVA Group highlights impact of Norway salmon tax on business activities
In its third-quarter results presentation, Norway-based AKVA Group, a leading aquaculture services and solutions provider, has raised concerns about the adverse effects of the Norwegian salmon tax on both sea-based and land-based operations ...
Monday, October 16, 2023
Norway-based Gigante Salmon raises another US$18.2 million through private placement
Gigante Salmon, which is currently building a land-based salmon aquaculture facility in Lille Indre Rosøya, Norway, has successfully raised another kr200 million (US$18.2 million) through a private placement.
Monday, October 9, 2023
Norway's salmon industry unconvinced by justification for salmon tax
Norway's salmon industry has poured cold water on the government's claim that the country's salmon tax will net kr5 billion (US$458.8 million) for the exchequer.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Norway exported 81,645 tonnes of salmon worth US$839 million in February
Norway shipped 81,645 tonnes of salmon worth NOK 8.8 billion (~US$839 million; NOK 1 = US$0.095) in last month, with the US, Poland, and France making up the top three export destinations, Fish Information & Services reported.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Norway exports over US$1 billion worth of salmon in November 2022
Norway exported 125,234 tonnes of salmon worth NOK 10.1 billion (~US$ 1 billion; NOK 1 = US$0.10) in November 2022, a new record, with the value of exports up NOK 2.2 billion ~(US$221 million) or 28% higher compared to November 2021, Fish I ...
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Norway's introduction of tax proposal rouses displeasure from salmon companies
Norwegian salmon-farming firms are rethinking planned investments following the introduction of a proposal by Norway's government that would increase the tax rate they face by 40%.
Monday, October 3, 2022
US' BioFeyn co-hosts Salmon School and Technology Showcase in Lovund, Norway
US feed innovator BioFeyn and startup investor Olaisen Blue co-hosted the Salmon School and Technology Showcase for investors, startups, industry leaders and producers to highlight innovation and sustainability in salmon aquaculture.
Monday, August 29, 2022
Norway's Artec Aqua in US$175.1 million-plus deal to set up land-based salmon farm in Iceland
Artec Aqua, a Norwegian based turnkey supplier for onshore aquaculture, has signed a £150 million-plus (US$175.1 million) deal to build a large land-based salmon farm in Iceland.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Infectious fish disease detected at salmon farm in Namsenfjorden, Norway
A highly infectious fish disease known as furunculosis has been discovered at a salmon farm in Namsenfjorden, central Norway.
Friday, July 8, 2022
Norway earns over US$7 billion from seafood exports thanks to high salmon prices
The Norwegian Seafood Council said Norway earned a record NOK 71.1 billion (~US$7.047 billion; NOK 1 = US$0.099) from seafood exports in the first half of 2022, thanks largely to high salmon prices, Fish Information & Services reported.
Monday, March 7, 2022
Norway exports 89,700 tonnes of salmon worth US$868 million in February
Norway exported 89,700 tonnes of salmon worth NOK 7.8 billion (~US$868 million; NOK 1 = US$0.11) in February 2022, with the price for fresh whole salmon at an average of NOK 82.64 (~US$9.20) per kg. This was 62% higher year-on-year and 9% h ...

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