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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.

TalentView: Tracy Murai

The Assistant Director, Global Fisheries – Sustainability at Thai Union thinks the energy to further develop the company’s sustainability programmes is brilliant.

Lerøy not entirely satisfied, despite 26% increase in revenues in Q1 2023

In addition to seafood price inflation, the challenging situation in Lerøy's farming segment in the second half of 2022 resulted in a lower-than-expected harvest in Q1.

Bright growth and outlook for 2023 at Salmones Camanchaca

The figures show an increase of 41% and reaching USD 114 million, thanks to a higher volume of Atlantic and Coho Salmon as well as a 15% increase in the price of Atlantic Salmon.

Europe’s massive land-based salmon farm plan up for debate

On the one hand, there are activists against this type of exploitation. On the other, the promoters of the farm see it as an opportunity to boost EU sovereignty in the industry.

Proximar Seafood’s promising outlook after Q1 results

Proximar's project is going according to plan, with fresh salmon and location near Mount Fuji popular with potential Japanese consumers.

Norwegian salmon in France makes a positive comeback

After harsh criticism for a French TV documentary in 2013, Norwegian salmon is back in the hearts of the French.

Norway’s salmon tax decision gets delayed again

Storting finance committee delays recommendations on the aquaculture resource rent tax another week.

Biological challenges mark Grieg Sefood’s Q1 2023 results

Nevertheless, the company notes that the salmon market remains strong, supporting earnings, as it awaits the final "salmon tax" proposal in Norway.

Viking Aqua hooks Even Hopland as business development director

The former Sekkingstad Group CEO says his move to Viking was "not a difficult choice to make."

AKVA Group Q1 results: strong activity despite challenging market

Leading aquaculture technology and services provider, AKVA Group, has reported...

SalMar completes Q1 of 2023 with strong financial results

SalMar attained impressive outcomes with an operating EBIT of NOK 1,884 million in Q1 2023 and a total harvest of 48,500 tons.

“We’re in this for the long run,” says Mowi CEO Ivan Vindheim

WeAreAquaculture spoke to Mowi CEO Ivan Vindheim, who calls the Q1 results "very satisfactory" but says "it’s always about the future".

AquaBounty posts Q1 loss but remains on Nasdaq

Despite the fall in its results, Nasdaq has increased the extension granted to the salmon company, which will have 180 more days to maintain and consolidate its listing.

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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.

TalentView: Tracy Murai

The Assistant Director, Global Fisheries – Sustainability at Thai Union thinks the energy to further develop the company’s sustainability programmes is brilliant.

The kidney disease, BKD, is in four facilities in Norway

Mattilsynet, the Norwegian Food Health Authority, has reported the detection of BKD in four farms in Norway owned by Leroy, located in Hitra, Heim, Aure, and Kristiansund.

Regenerative aquaculture to avoid seafood shortage by 2050

Planet Tracker calls on investors to support regenerative aquaculture, warning of potential supply gap of up to 50 million tonnes by 2050.