Grieg-owned Ocean Quality, SalMar subpoenaed in DOJ investigation into Norwegian salmon price collusion
DOJ launches criminal investigation in to salmon price fixing.Aquaculture intrafish.com 8 hours old
US Justice Department opens criminal investigation into farmed salmon anti-trust allegations, subpoenas Mowi
This story is developing. Check back for updates. The Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is opening a criminal investigation involving allegations of possible collusion between Norwegian producers of farmed Atlantic salmon and class action complaints in the United States related to the issue. Norway's DNB bank caught up in Samherji bribery scandal New Mowi CEO: 'The show gAquaculture intrafish.com 9 hours old
PE investor increases stake in Norwegian seafood software firm
The firm first bought shares in the software company in 2017.Aquaculture intrafish.com 13 hours old
US-based feed alternative startup ready to pilot
The company aims to benefit the aquaculture industry with its technology.Aquaculture intrafish.com 14 hours old
Atlantic Sapphire named Europe's 'Star of Innovation'
The company IPO'd in 2017.Aquaculture intrafish.com 14 hours old
Andromeda's meagre gets ASC nod
It claims to be the first in Spain to receive the certification.Aquaculture intrafish.com 18 hours old
Antibiotic use drops across UK salmon farms, but the problem is not solved
New report author suggests problems may rear up again at any point.Aquaculture intrafish.com 23 hours old
Startup snatches private equity investment as fish welfare takes firm place on Europe's retail agenda
The tech group, who is already working with salmon farming giants Scottish Sea Farms and Loch Duart, says the new investment will help it expand into new markets.Aquaculture intrafish.com 23 hours old
Rabobank: Anchovy quota hike, swine fever will keep fishmeal prices low into 2020
African swine fever has led to record inventory in Chinese ports and the recent anchovy quota hike only adds to the supply glut.Aquaculture intrafish.com 24 hours old
Elanco completes BC salmon DNA sequence
The DNA sequencer supports Elanco Aqua’s global pathogen screening program and research efforts, it said.Aquaculture intrafish.com 13 Nov 18:25 GMT
Blumar operations back to normal after general strike
The salmon producer took the decision to suspend processing for the safety and security of its workers on Tuesday after recent civil unrest.Aquaculture intrafish.com 13 Nov 13:47 GMT
Wilbur-Ellis acquires company, venturing further into aquaculture feed
Rangen is focused on aquaculture feed and is based in the United States.Aquaculture intrafish.com 13 Nov 13:35 GMT
US cracks down on live tilapia imports over Tilapia Lake Virus fears
The federal order is set to take effect Dec. 12.Aquaculture intrafish.com 13 Nov 01:12 GMT
Ocean Quality CEO steps down
He served the company for the past eight years.Aquaculture intrafish.com 12 Nov 08:59 GMT
Vietnam land-based salmon farm just one of a broad portfolio for Norwegian aquaculture investment firm
The global advisory firm's CEO said they would not be restricting themselves in terms of region.Aquaculture intrafish.com 12 Nov 04:50 GMT
Mowi to harvest salmon on suspicion of disease
The company informed authorities of the situation on Nov. 7.Aquaculture intrafish.com 11 Nov 12:10 GMT
Self-made tycoon sells Atlantic Sapphire shares after upturn
The Norwegian businessman has more than doubled his profits based on the company's current value.Aquaculture intrafish.com 11 Nov 12:08 GMT
New Newfoundland aquaculture regulations make industry 'an open book,' exec says
The head of NAIA details how the new rules will impact Newfoundland's aquaculture industry.Aquaculture intrafish.com 11 Nov 12:02 GMT
Cermaq given further salmon farming options in East Coast Canada
For expansion into Nova Scotia to be feasible, Cermaq needs to identify enough sites to support 20,000 metric tons of production.Aquaculture intrafish.com 11 Nov 04:18 GMT
Newfoundland government accepts Mowi apology, but licenses still suspended
The salmon farming giant responded to the government's apology, and detailed its plan moving forward.Aquaculture intrafish.com 08 Nov 22:24 GMT
Mowi CEO's apology to Newfoundland minister: 'We did not live up to both your, and our own expectations.'
Mowi CEO acknowledged the company made a mistake in mis-reporting the die-offs.Aquaculture intrafish.com 08 Nov 16:59 GMT
Insect grower targeting fishmeal replacement plans major new US plant
The plant is slated to produce produce 4,000 metric tons of protein meal a year.Aquaculture intrafish.com 07 Nov 23:46 GMT
Salmones Austral considers IPO for 2020
The company's exports in 2018 were approximately 40,438 metric tons worth $227.4 million (€205.7 million).Aquaculture intrafish.com 07 Nov 15:30 GMT
Groups take government to court following Mowi salmon die-off
The salmon groups claim there are 'glaring loopholes' in the province's aquaculture policy.Aquaculture intrafish.com 07 Nov 13:20 GMT
Mowi CEO, Newfoundland minister scheduled to discuss mass salmon die-off today
Minister suspended licenses for several of the company's sites in the province after controversial handling of the incident.Aquaculture intrafish.com 07 Nov 03:52 GMT
Aquaculture incubator sees huge potential for shrimp innovation
Disease still ranks as the most urgent concern of the majority of shrimp farmers.Aquaculture intrafish.com 06 Nov 19:32 GMT
AquaBounty widens loss, but first GM salmon 'growing extremely well'
'The fish are growing extremely well, and they look fantastic,' CEO says.Aquaculture intrafish.com 06 Nov 02:48 GMT
Norwegian land-based salmon firm hires CFO
The new hire comes from a private equity background.Aquaculture intrafish.com 05 Nov 11:39 GMT
Skretting hires alternative-ingredients manager, procurement director
The two promotions come as Skretting strengthens its alternative ingredients strategy.Aquaculture intrafish.com 05 Nov 11:36 GMT
Cooke facing headwinds for trout plans in Washington state
The public comment period, which was originally scheduled to close in October, will now close Nov. 22.Aquaculture intrafish.com 05 Nov 04:24 GMT
How can aquaculture become a more investable sector?
Investors have a say in shaping aquaculture to be more sustainable, said execs on a panel discussion at GOAL 2019.Aquaculture intrafish.com 05 Nov 04:12 GMT
Cooke applies to extend Maine salmon licence
License ran out in March at offshore site near Black island.Aquaculture intrafish.com 04 Nov 19:00 GMT
Quellon remains at center of Chile salmon protests
Truck drivers try to apply pressure to lift protests blocking access to and from Chiloe island in southern Chile as workers protest about being unable to work at processing plants.Aquaculture intrafish.com 04 Nov 17:58 GMT
Hendrix business analyst takes over as Scotland chief
He has been in the new position since July.Aquaculture intrafish.com 04 Nov 14:20 GMT
Russian Fishery Company CEO bows out
He served the company for almost three years.Aquaculture intrafish.com 04 Nov 11:12 GMT
Norway proposes 40% tax on aquaculture operations
A new report proposes a system already used in the hyrdoelectric sector.Aquaculture intrafish.com 04 Nov 09:34 GMT
Knut Nesse: Akva CEO's resignation was 'two-sided decision'
Muri abruptly stepped down as CEO on Monday.Aquaculture intrafish.com 04 Nov 09:29 GMT
Land-based salmon producer Atlantic Sapphire announces new board candidate
In October, the company announced the resignation of Henrik Krefting, which left an open position on the board.Aquaculture intrafish.com 04 Nov 09:22 GMT
Akva CEO Hallvard Muri steps down
Chairman Knut Nesse will take over in the interim.Aquaculture intrafish.com 04 Nov 07:33 GMT
World Bank calls on private sector to help it double pangasius, tilapia production in Asian countries
The acreage is there, and the international agency is ready to help -- but more capital is needed.Aquaculture intrafish.com 04 Nov 00:24 GMT
Land-based aquaculture concept using seawater intake gets $5 million investment
The company hopes to have fish by next year.Aquaculture intrafish.com 04 Nov 00:04 GMT
MSD Animal Health names new technical manager
She comes from previously serving as a fish health manager.Aquaculture intrafish.com 01 Nov 22:57 GMT
Atlantic Sapphire, Hofseth to form salmon byproducts joint venture
The joint venture is expected to take aim at the US market for byproducts.Aquaculture intrafish.com 01 Nov 18:03 GMT
Nordic Aquafarms given green light to pursue California land-based facility
Permit applications will be submitted by summer 2020.Aquaculture intrafish.com 01 Nov 13:40 GMT
Land-based salmon production estimates may be overly optimistic, equipment suppliers say
Suppliers believe open cages will predominate for many years to come.Aquaculture intrafish.com 01 Nov 05:00 GMT
Can this algae-based salmon feed keep sea lice at bay?
Researchers from UiT and Nofima have found that salmon feed produced by algae can reduce salmon lice.Aquaculture intrafish.com 31 Oct 20:48 GMT
Skretting looks for an edge in Norway's cut-throat salmon feed market
Fierce competition is, in part, driving the company's efforts on alternative raw material supplies, Norway CEO tells IntraFish.Aquaculture intrafish.com 30 Oct 08:55 GMT
EU approves seabass, seabream mega-merger bringing Andromeda, Nireus and Selonda together
The Greek seabream and seabass powerhouse goes live.Aquaculture intrafish.com 30 Oct 08:29 GMT
Chile speeds up salmon farm permitting process
Streamlined procedures are aimed at helping producers increase production without having to endure lengthy, repetitive processes.Aquaculture intrafish.com 29 Oct 12:47 GMT
Land-based farmer Riverence working to raise the reputation of trout
Breaking into the premium trout market beyond foodservice has been challenging, the company says.Aquaculture intrafish.com 29 Oct 12:28 GMT
High winds blow 'Aquatraz' semi-closed salmon farm into rocks
The project launched last year in the Eiterfjord in the Nord-Trondelag region of Norway.Aquaculture intrafish.com 29 Oct 03:44 GMT
Disease, prices and demand confusion take toll on Indian shrimp market
A trifecta of conditions came together this year to hinder growth in the sector.Aquaculture intrafish.com 28 Oct 05:13 GMT
Skretting: East Africa is aquaculture's next big frontier
Kenya and Uganda seen as particularly promising markets against a background of a slowdown in aquaculture projects growth in Africa in recent years.Aquaculture intrafish.com 28 Oct 00:27 GMT
Chile's Chiloe Island farmed salmon processors among hardest hit by protests
As much as half of Chile's processing capacity is situated on the island, which has become strategic target of demonstrators' actions.Aquaculture intrafish.com 25 Oct 18:42 GMT
Bakkafrost eyes Chile protests for potential US market impact
It's still too early to tell at this stage, but the longer the civil unrest extends, the more likely global supply will shift, exec told IntraFish.Aquaculture intrafish.com 25 Oct 15:19 GMT
This is the model for a 21,000 ton Chinese offshore salmon farm
Executive tells IntraFish he doesn't think his will be the only company taking advantage of a vast area of cold water discovered off China's east coast.Aquaculture intrafish.com 25 Oct 07:36 GMT
The plans behind Skretting's 75,000 ton African fish feed plant
The 75,000 metric ton capacity plant will mainly produce feed for catfish, the predominant species among aquaculture producers in Nigeria as well as for tilapia.Aquaculture intrafish.com 24 Oct 06:01 GMT
Fish oil company joins SFP initiative
Olvea is a family-owned group which operates two factories in France and Morocco.Aquaculture intrafish.com 23 Oct 19:18 GMT
Atlantic Sapphire successfully transfers 500,000 salmon; fish will be for sale next June
Atlantic Sapphire's salmon are set to be sold in the US by next summer, according to its CEO.Aquaculture intrafish.com 23 Oct 17:29 GMT
Great British Prawns exec steps down
Brian Floyd was also formerly production director for the Scottish Salmon Company.Aquaculture intrafish.com 23 Oct 12:33 GMT
'Antibiotic-free' labels posing pitfalls for aquaculture
How to inform consumers about progress and complexity on the issue remains a big question, according to a panel at this year's GOAL conference in Chennai, India.Aquaculture intrafish.com 23 Oct 08:38 GMT
Seafood still in the dark after latest Brexit votes
Attempts to railroad Brexit legislation through rapidly are defeated by lawmakers in narrow but decisive vote.Aquaculture intrafish.com 22 Oct 19:38 GMT
AquaChile partners with WWF to bring sustainability certification to southern operations
The agreement lists several sustainability measures AquaChile will implement at its operations.Aquaculture intrafish.com 22 Oct 18:53 GMT
Grieg CEO: Canada's salmon farming stance 'should be based on facts'
Andreas Kvame tells IntraFish he hopes Trudeau's new government will discuss his plans for salmon farming with the industry.Aquaculture intrafish.com 22 Oct 09:02 GMT
Mowi CEO: Trudeau will change his mind on salmon farming
New Canadian government poses little risk to the salmon farming industry, Alf-Helge Aarskog tells IntraFish.Aquaculture intrafish.com 22 Oct 07:18 GMT
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wins, throwing salmon farming industry into uncertainty
The minister's Liberal party has called for all netpen salmon farms in British Columbia to be transitioned to closed containment systems by 2025 -- a move the industry claims would have devastating impacts.Aquaculture intrafish.com 22 Oct 06:32 GMT
GOAL 2019 blog: Bangladesh invests in black tiger shrimp, as world vannamei production climbs
This year the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) is hosting its annual GOAL conference in Chennai, India. IntraFish Reporter Demi Korban is on the ground, bringing you the latest news, views and insight from the event. Keep checking back!Aquaculture intrafish.com 22 Oct 02:51 GMT
Canada's aquaculture industry tense as it awaits national election results
The fate of Canada's salmon farming industry lies in voter's hands.Aquaculture intrafish.com 21 Oct 20:17 GMT
Civil unrest in Chile affecting farmed salmon deliveries
Blumar reduces harvests amid growing unrest in the country that has left some parts of Chile under curfew.Aquaculture intrafish.com 21 Oct 13:04 GMT
Maine land-based salmon farmer secures critical land leases
Move gets Whole Oceans closer to breaking ground on its salmon farm.Aquaculture intrafish.com 21 Oct 12:53 GMT
The largest shellfish economy in the US could be shut down by a permitting issue
The litigation comes on the heels of lawmakers banning all Atlantic salmon farming in the state.Aquaculture intrafish.com 21 Oct 12:13 GMT
Cooke Aquaculture pays $156,213 for exceeding biomass limits in its salmon pens
Company is also required to set out a new plan and submit it to the Maine Environment Agency.Aquaculture intrafish.com 21 Oct 07:42 GMT
SalMar founder takes over CEO role
Current CEO Olav Andreas Ervik will take on SalMar's offshore subsidiary.Aquaculture intrafish.com 21 Oct 05:33 GMT
Fast-growing hatchery mussels could generate $127 million a year for New Zealand economy
The research program was endorsed by Sanford.Aquaculture intrafish.com 18 Oct 08:26 GMT
BioMar Chile commercial manager bows out
Exec will move on after three years in the role.Aquaculture intrafish.com 18 Oct 08:07 GMT
Australia's Tassal gets go ahead for third stage of shrimp farm
All major approvals have now been made for the salmon farmer to commence development of additional shrimp ponds.Aquaculture intrafish.com 18 Oct 08:05 GMT
Video: Hollywood producer knows the key to growing the US aquaculture sector
Kelley described in detail what he has worked on to grow Riverence over the past six years.Aquaculture intrafish.com 17 Oct 22:06 GMT
Rabobank: Land-based technology may disrupt aquaculture sector
New projects could account for 25 percent of production by 2030, Rabobank analysts say in new report.Aquaculture intrafish.com 17 Oct 13:57 GMT
NGO wants lawmakers to review Mowi's Newfoundland expansion plans
The call for oversight comes just days after Newfoundland fisheries minister suspends 10 Mowi farming licenses in the region following die-off of 2.6 million salmon.Aquaculture intrafish.com 17 Oct 13:41 GMT
Business Intelligence report: Land-Based Salmon Farming: A Guide for Investors and Industry
New IntraFish report details the current promise and problems impacting the fledgling land-based salmon sector.Aquaculture intrafish.com 17 Oct 12:59 GMT
More than 1,000 fish were dying everyday at Grieg's Rogaland operations
The farm lost 10 percent of its fish over the two week period.Aquaculture intrafish.com 17 Oct 09:14 GMT
Researchers developing safer treatment for diseased farmed salmon
In recent years, amoebic gill disease (AGD) has become a serious challenge for salmon producers.Aquaculture intrafish.com 17 Oct 03:33 GMT
'An act of gross negligence': Cooke salmon catastrophe dampens optimism at US Senate hearing on aquaculture growth
AquaBounty noted as a bright spot, however, during a US Senate discussion of a new offshore aquaculture bill.Aquaculture intrafish.com 16 Oct 18:52 GMT
Private equity group Amerra takes control of aquaculture services firm
The investment fund Amerra Capital becomes the majority shareholder in Aquaship, a company that owns and operates a global fleet of 28 service boats.Aquaculture intrafish.com 16 Oct 16:56 GMT
Will Morocco supply upscale alternative aquaculture feed ingredients?
The UK-based firm plans to supply 60,000 metric tons of algae to the fish feed industry.Aquaculture intrafish.com 16 Oct 04:23 GMT
Norwegian RAS firm signs deal with Japanese trout producer
Company continues to expand foothold in Japanese market.Aquaculture intrafish.com 15 Oct 14:40 GMT
Stay tuned: Greek seabass mega-merger could come this week
The companies performed poorly because of severe delays in the merger.Aquaculture intrafish.com 15 Oct 12:46 GMT
Land-based salmon farmer Whole Oceans appoints hatchery manager
Orfa Cabrera has more than 30 years of experience.Aquaculture intrafish.com 15 Oct 12:32 GMT
Is Newfoundland the right place to farm salmon?
Mowi's recent mortality and political issues reflect challenges with the farming environment, say analysts.Aquaculture intrafish.com 15 Oct 11:42 GMT
US soy protein supplier given green light for EU market
Company now plans to target European aquaculture producers with its trademarked non-GMO product.Aquaculture intrafish.com 15 Oct 06:33 GMT
Newfoundland minister on Mowi violations: 'This has been a dark day'
Trade unions asking to meet with the salmon farming giant.Aquaculture intrafish.com 14 Oct 13:15 GMT
Newfoundland farmed salmon mortalities cost Mowi $5.5 million
Mowi says half of Northern Harvest farmed salmon dead, admits failure in reporting mortalities The recent mass fish die off on the Coast of Bays, Newfoundland, Canada, will cost Mowi a one-off net cost of €5 million ($5.5 million) with an impact on harvest volumes of around 1,000 metric tons. Around 2.6 million fish, approximately 5,000 metric tons of biomass, died in the event, which is thougAquaculture intrafish.com 14 Oct 02:06 GMT
Meet Pilar Cruz, the new president of Cargill Aqua Nutrition
Though she has no prior experience in aquaculture, this 17-year animal nutrition veteran hopes to bring fresh perspective and a strategic mind to the job, she tells IntraFish.Aquaculture intrafish.com 14 Oct 00:13 GMT
Nordic Aquafarms: Opponents taking 'Trumpian-type approach' with its legal challenges
Nordic Aquafarm's US president tells IntraFish the project is moving forward, with permitting expected to be approved within coming months.Aquaculture intrafish.com 11 Oct 21:49 GMT
Mowi says half of Northern Harvest farmed salmon dead, admits failure in reporting mortalities
Group is now waiting 'until further notice' on the government's next steps.Aquaculture intrafish.com 11 Oct 20:17 GMT
'Fish sludge' from Mowi-owned Northern Harvest's salmon die-off raises environmental concerns
The thick layer of sludge is now sitting at the bottom of Fortune Bay, according to a marine conservationist who observed the cleanup.Aquaculture intrafish.com 11 Oct 12:34 GMT
Wood-based farmed salmon feed gets scientists' approval
The study into the feed found the 'same results' as fishmeal and no changes in fish mortalities.Aquaculture intrafish.com 11 Oct 08:25 GMT
US aquaculture feed ingredient firm Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition hires new chief operating officer
Pedro Curry takes with him 25 years of industry experience.Aquaculture intrafish.com 11 Oct 07:47 GMT
US land-based coho salmon producer planning nationwide expansion
Plans come after company became the world’s first recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) coho salmon farm to be awarded the Global Aquaculture Alliance's Best Aquaculture Practices certification.Aquaculture intrafish.com 11 Oct 04:04 GMT
Brazilian group moving into processing to bring more hydroelectric dam-reared tilapia to market
Group looks to expand sales across Brazil and is even eyeing EU markets, top executive tells IntraFish.Aquaculture intrafish.com 11 Oct 04:01 GMT