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Challenging times for Norway but remains solid in seafood exports

Norway exported seafood products worth NOK 13.1 billion in May. These figures represent a 7% increase compared to the same month in 2022. These figures are attributed to the weakness of the NOK.

Benchmark strengthens its sales team to improve customer relations

Yesterday was the first day of work for Benchmark's new sales team, composed of Lene Stokka, Catrine Smørås, and Ruben Helmersen Johansen.

Proximar appoints Ole Christian Willumsen as New CFO

Ole Christian Willumsen, currently serving as Equinor's country manager in Japan, will commence as CFO in Proximar.

Macarena Pérez is the new member of the Board of Directors of Camanchaca

Salmones Camanchaca announced that Macarena Pérez Ojeda has joined the company's Board of Directors.

TalentView: Rajamanohar Somasundaram

Rajamanohar Somasundaram's journey into aquaculture started from a personal quest within the professional environment. Discover the story behind this entrepreneur founder and CEO of Aquaconnect, a full-stack technology platform devoted to shrimp farming in India.

Atle Eide is the new Chair of Olaisen Blue’s Board

It will be inspiring together with the board and the team in the company to help develop Olaisen Blue further, to take a position as a leading early-stage investor in the blue economy,” said Eiden.

Sterner Group appoints Marta Rojo as new CEO

The Board has appointed Marta Rojo Alonso, who has served as CFO since August 2022. She takes over from Kim David Lid, who resigned earlier this week.

Aino Olaisen the new co-chair of GSI

Aino Olaisen has marked a feminist milestone. She is the first woman to assume the position of co-chair of GSI, alongside CEO Sophie Ryan.

Maruha Nichiro Chairman resigns for health reasons

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Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative seeks new CEO

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Walmart’s executive appointed to Global Seafood Alliance Board of Directors

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) announced that Michael Berto, an...

Wally Stevens and Cyr Couturier join Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors

Two world leaders in aquaculture appointed as new members of...

New Research Director for Nofima

The Norwegian food research institute, Nofima, has appointed Erik-Jan Lock...

TalentView: Oscar Hennig

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Challenging times for Norway but remains solid in seafood exports

Norway exported seafood products worth NOK 13.1 billion in May. These figures represent a 7% increase compared to the same month in 2022. These figures are attributed to the weakness of the NOK.

Benchmark strengthens its sales team to improve customer relations

Yesterday was the first day of work for Benchmark's new sales team, composed of Lene Stokka, Catrine Smørås, and Ruben Helmersen Johansen.

Stenerud takes the lead in a new commercial role for Benchmark

Kate Stenerud is the new Commercial Director for salmon of Benchmark. The company appointed in May but now she has taken the role.

EU blue economy report marks out seaweed’s “high potential”

Sustainability is crucial to ensure the future of Europe's fishing fleet, while seaweed could be Europe's next "blue biotechnology" boom.