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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.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Salmon Evolution signs contract for deployment of fish-handling equipment at salmon farm in Norway
Land-based salmon farmer Salmon Evolution has signed a contract with Cflow to deliver fish-handling technology to Phase 2 of its build-out process for its land-based salmon farm outside Ålesund, Norway.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Grieg Seafood harvests 17,700 tonnes of salmon in Q3, up from last year
Norwegian and Canadian salmon farmer Grieg Seafood harvested 17,700 gutted weight tonnes (gwt) of salmon in the third quarter of this year, according to a trading update, Fishfarmingexpert reported.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
US consumer groups request extension on USDA poultry salmonella rule
Several US consumer advocacy groups focused on food safety are requesting the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to extend the public comment period for a new poultry standard on salmonella by si ...
Monday, October 7, 2024
Bakkafrost harvests 27,000 gutted weight tonnes of salmon in Q3 2024
Salmon farmer Bakkafrost harvested 27,000 gutted weight tonnes (gwt) of salmon in the third quarter of 2024, it said in a market update on October 3.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Tasmania, Australia salmon farmers point to little farming impact on Maugean skate numbers in Macquarie Harbour, referring to data
Salmon farmers in Tasmania, Australia, have said new research shows that the country's federal environment minister, Tanya Plibersek, would be wrong to ban them from operating in Macquarie Harbour to save an endangered species of skate.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Tonnes of dead, dying salmon at Scotland, UK farm allegedly removed prior to visit from parliament members
An animal welfare charity in Scotland, the United Kingdom, said it filmed tonnes of dead and dying salmon being removed from a fish farm just hours before Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) visited the site.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Companies in Finland look into utilising 90% of salmon for human consumption
Two Finnish companies have teamed up to increase the percentage of salmon that can be used for human consumption to 90%, potentially increasing income for fish farmers by making their fish more valuable.
Monday, September 30, 2024
Norwegian firm Mowi outlines ambitious strategy to expand salmon production and cut costs
Norwegian firm Mowi, the world's largest producer of Atlantic salmon, has unveiled a strategic plan to reinforce its leadership in the industry over the coming years, Fish Farmer reported.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Canada accepting applications for closed containment salmon farms in British Columbia
Canada's federal government has opened the door to applications for closed containment salmon farms in British Columbia, where open net-pen farming is being phased out by June 30, 2029.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
German firm Blue Future Holding acquires full ownership of salmon sorting company GreenFox Marine
Blue Future Holding, owned by Germany-based EW Group, has acquired the remaining stake in GreenFox Marine, a salmon sex-sorting technology company, which it did not previously own, SeafoodSource reported.
Friday, September 13, 2024
Two brands of egg in US recalled as consumers sickened with salmonella
A farm in the United States is recalling two entire brands of eggs after dozens of consumers across the US fell sick with salmonella.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Norway-based salmon smolt producer BioFish suffered loss in Q2 2024
Norwegian Atlantic salmon smolt producer BioFish posted a loss in Q2 2024 after it conducted no deliveries in the quarter.
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Nofima study focuses on Atlantic salmon's reaction to low levels of hydrogen sulphide in RAS
Researchers from Nofima and international collaborators have made important discoveries about how Atlantic salmon react to prolonged exposure to low levels of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) in recirculating aquaculture system (RAS).
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Norwegian salmon prices continue to decline, lowest level this year
The spot price for Norwegian salmon decreased by NOK 2.44 (US$0.23) per kg in week 34 of 2024, according to data from Akvafakta, bringing the price to NOK 70.08 (US$6.60) per kg, Fishfarmingexpert reported.

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