New nets from old
Norwegian producer Selsøyvik Havbruk is using salmon cages made from recycled nylon – something that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. Trials have been in progress over…
Norwegian producer Selsøyvik Havbruk is using salmon cages made from recycled nylon – something that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. Trials have been in progress over…
The year ahead is likely to be defined by rapid transformation across the seafood industry, with evolving sales channels, a greater emphasis on health and nutrition, and shifting demographics all…
With more than 35 years in the fishing industry behind him, Norwegian company Myre Kystdrift’s owner Michael Lockert decided on a new direction, and the outcome is the 51-metre Kapp…
2025 turned out to be yet another record year for Norwegian seafood exports, despite the turmoil in international trade, as Norway exported 2.8 million tonnes of seafood valued at NoK181.5…
The first installation in Norway of Marel’s EVi salmon gutting machines is set to take place at Astafjord Slakteri in Gratangen, which has signed an agreement for two machines. .…
Arctic Fish has invested in new aquaculture systems from Hampiðjan’s subsidiaries Mørenot Aquaculture and Fiizk Protection for its operations in Iceland's Westfjords. The company has purchased 34 HDPE cage nets…
First Water is close to completing the first of six planned development phases at its location in the south of Iceland, and has secured around €24 million in a share…
Norwegian wellboat operator Napier has signed a contract with the Freire shipyard in Vigo for the next addition to its fleet. New harvest vessel Tauriko is designed to significantly bring…
Andfjord Salmon has confirmed a successful smolt release at its land-based aquaculture facility at Kvalnes in Norway. This smolt release initiates a significant upscaling of fish farming operations at this…
Norway’s response to ever-changing regulatory and environmental factors is a model for regulation designed to be flexible – a framework that can respond to emerging science, evolving technologies and, crucially,…