Changes at Baader in Denmark and the Faroes
Processing equipment manufacturer Baader has appointed Jákup Sørensen to manage Baader Danmark as of 1st January 2023, and is ending its longstanding relationship with Faroese agent Petur Larsen from 30th…
Shrimper factory deck order goes to Carsoe
As Royal Greenland continues to renew its fleet, the company has gone with Danish supplier Carsoe to equip the factory decks of its new fishing vessels, and the latest is…
Curio and Marel open new Peterhead facility
Curio and Marel have opened demonstration and learning facilities in Peterhead. This is their first fish demo and learning facility in the UK, reflecting the commitment of these two Icelandic…
Norway’s seafood exports hit another high
There hardly seems to be a month when exports of seafood from Norway don’t break a new record, and May this year was no exception, with the value of seafood…
Skaginn 3X becomes part of Baader
Earlier this month shareholders in Skaginn 3X approved a 100% acquisition by Baader of shares in the company. Consequently, Baader is now engaged in full integration of Skaginn 3X. ‘We…
Norebo acquires stake in processing systems company Vélfag
A 54.5% share in Icelandic processing equipment supplier Vélfag has been acquired by Murmansk-based Norebo, one of Russia’s largest fishing and processing companies. Vélfag’s founders, Ólöf Ýr Lárusdóttir and Bjarmi…
European consumers stick with seafood, despite Covid
Nearly two-thirds of Europeans have fish on their menu several times per month, according to the latest Eurobarometer on EU consumer habits regarding fishery and aquaculture products. The pandemic does…
Baader is acquiring a majority stake in Skaginn 3X
Big names in processing tech join forces
Baader is set to acquire a majority holding in Icelandic tech company Skaginn3X, subject to conditions and regulatory approval. ‘We are happy to announce this joint venture and look forward…
Production on board Ivan Kalinin has been certified to ISO 22000 standard. Image: RFC
RFC trawlers get ISO certification
Russian Fishery Company’s (RFC) trawler Ivan Kalinin has been granted ISO 22000 certification, and two more are ready to be audited for the same certification. The certification states that the…
Havfront’s Loppa heading and gutting machine has been adapted to provide a shore-based version. Image: Havfront
Shore-based application for Loppa heading machine
The Loppa 100 heading and gutting machine developed by Norwegian company Havfront has been in use since 2016 and the company has built up an impressive client list for the…
