A kaleidoscope of news and features greeted readers in their first week back after the festivities, with M&A strategies and investment plans high on the agenda for some in the industry.

Among those outlining plans for 2020 was BioMar CEO Carlos Diaz who said this year's strategic initiatives 'will surprise the market.'

In the United States massive land-based ventures applauded Maine's new aquaculture plan as state officials take a strong stance in support of aquaculture as a means to economic development

With much talk surrounding land based ventures Thomas Farstad CEO at Polish processor Milarex told IntraFish that 2020 will be the year that land-based aquaculture is proven to be a good investment.