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Global fishmeal and fish oil production drops by 52%

Dramatic drop in marine ingredients is due to cancellation of Peru's anchovy season, according to the Marine Ingredients Organisation (IFFO).

Maryke Musson: Matorka’s new COO with vast industry experience

The Icelandic company Matorka has just announced that Maryke Musson will be the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the business.

Måsøval proposes to be simplified by a triangular merger

Måsøval has issued a statement outlining significant changes in its business operations going forward.

NOK 158 million investment for Lerøy’s king crab and whitefish factory in Kjøllefjord, Norway

This is Lerøy Seafood's second major investment in Finnmark in recent times, although neither has been in the salmon sector.

Troubled times for Atlantic Sapphire as major shareholder jumps ship

Financial problems continue for the company aiming to become the world's biggest land-based salmon farmer.

Norway “historic success” in bluefin tuna live capture and storage

The technique for trapping and storing live tuna is common in Mediterranean countries, but had not been possible in Norway - until now.

FiiZK has new major shareholders: BEWI and Nekkar

Nekkar and BEWI Invest AS have announced their partnership through a joint investment in FiiZK, a supplier to the aquaculture industry.

Måsøval 2Q2023: addressing financial challenges and exploring strategies

Måsøval revealing difficulties in terms of revenue, profitability, ultimately leading to a negative net profit after taxes.

Andfjord Salmon’s Kvalnes facility is progressing by leaps and bounds

Andfjord Salmon is fully in the swing in the expansion of its land-based aquaculture facility in Kvalnes, Andøya, Norway.

Norcod 2Q2023 and 1H2023 closely followed

Norcod has reported its results for 2Q2023 and the 1H2023: high revenues and expenses the company is tracking.

Salmon tax: SalMar mulls “legal steps”, Lerøy braces for NOK 1.7bn hit

Norwegian salmon giants SalMar and Leroy Seafood say implementation costs alone for Norway's resource rent tax will run into the billions.

Lerøy reports successful quarter, despite farming challenges

Lerøy achieved a 17% year-on-year increase in revenue for Q2 2023, but had problems with price inflation and low harvest volumes due to biological problems.

Mowi to sue Norwegian state over salmon tax

Mowi CEO Ivan Vindheim will take his battle against Norway's controversial ground rent tax to court in Oslo.

AquaGen Profunda breaks ground with land-based full-cycle egg facility in Barstadvik

AquaGen's new full-cycle facility in Barstadvik in the municipality of Ørsta was officially inaugurated this week.

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Global fishmeal and fish oil production drops by 52%

Dramatic drop in marine ingredients is due to cancellation of Peru's anchovy season, according to the Marine Ingredients Organisation (IFFO).

Maryke Musson: Matorka’s new COO with vast industry experience

The Icelandic company Matorka has just announced that Maryke Musson will be the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the business.

Will the Icelandic government clamp down on aquaculture?

Fiskistofa proposes drastic measures to prevent farmed salmon from mixing with wild salmon in rivers.

Historic High Seas treaty ratified by almost 70 countries

The "High Seas" treaty, Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), comes into force 120 days after formal ratification.