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Salmon farming reinvented? Results from the Marine Donut’s first full trial are in : Bluegreen reports promising results from Marine Donut’s first full-scale test. Bluegreen, the developer of the innovative Marine Donut closed salmon farming system, has announced promising results from its first full-scale trial. https://lnkd.in/dWM5ARK6

Hybrid flow-through systems: The future of salmon farming or overhyped tech? 🐟💡 They’ve been called a “game changer” for aquaculture, but industry expert Ivar Warrer-Hansen isn’t so sure. With energy demands nearly double those of RAS and a reliance on rare site conditions, HFS systems might not be the revolutionary technology they’re claimed to be. In his latest analysis, Warrer-Hansen dives into the promises and pitfalls of HFS, comparing them with RAS and traditional net pens. Read his take and decide for yourself: https://lnkd.in/e47kGABT 💬 What’s your view? Are hybrid flow-through systems worth the investment? Comment below!

Revealed: Influential consumer magazine names the UK’s best smoked trout : Smoked trout has been crowned a festive favourite this year, with Which? Magazine revealing the top supermarket offerings in its annual taste test. https://lnkd.in/dykP4FMh

Tunnel vision: Land-based producer nears completion of Its 4.4km project : Andfjord Salmon reports progress on Kvalnes expansion and narrowed Q3 losses. Land-based salmon producer Andfjord Salmon Group has reported substantial progress in its build-out at Kvalnes, Andøya, Norway, with key infrastructure projects moving ahead of schedule. https://lnkd.in/dAPTb6PK

MarinTrust and MSC sign MoU to Streamline Marine Ingredient Standards : MarinTrust and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) have entered into an agreement to enhance cooperation in the marine ingredient supply chain. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), announced on Thursday, aims to reduce inefficiencies for producers and promote alignment between the two certification programmes. https://lnkd.in/dAMfmukd

Catch of the Day: Bagels and cream cheese : Get your message out.  At SalmonBusiness, we connect you directly to the powerhouses of the global seafood industry, delivering your message to over 60,000 readers monthly across key markets in the UK, US, Norway, and beyond. It’s your opportunity to place your brand at the heart of the conversation, influencing those shaping the future of seafood. https://lnkd.in/dq7kJGRA

Land-based producer signs deal for construction of RAS facility in the UAE : Finnforel and ADQ Partner to Develop advanced fish farming facility in Abu Dhabi. Finnforel, a Finnish aquaculture technology company, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi-based investment firm ADQ to establish a state-of-the-art land-based fish farming facility in the UAE. https://lnkd.in/dKQtMdyK

Grieg Seafood reports Q3 loss as biological challenges weigh on performance : Grieg Seafood reported an operational EBIT loss of NOK 175 million ($16.03 million) in Q3 2024, compared to NOK -86 million ($7.87 million) in the same period last year. The EBIT per kilogram worsened to NOK -9.8 ($0.90) from NOK -7.0 ($0.64), despite a 45% increase in harvest volume to 17,806 tonnes. https://lnkd.in/d2Kp6tdm

Global push: Maritech targets new markets across Europe and Asia : Maritech, a provider of cloud-based software solutions for the seafood industry, has announced its expansion into new markets across Europe and Asia, reflecting growing demand for digitalization within the global seafood sector. The company, which already supports over 500 customers across nine countries, aims to bring its solutions to new regions, building on its success in Norway, Iceland, and North America. “2024 marks a pivotal year for us as we take the step to become truly global,” said Klas Vangen, Maritech’s newly appointed General Manager for Europe and Asia. “The seafood industry is embracing digital transformation, and this is the perfect time to expand into new markets.” Maritech’s acquisition by CAI earlier this year has expanded its network and resources, facilitating the move into new markets. “Our existing seafood customers have strong connections in Europe and Asia,” said Per Alfred Holte, Chief Commercial Officer. “It’s a natural step for us to follow them and strengthen operations while building new relationships.” Holte emphasized the importance of Vangen’s leadership in driving international growth. “Klas has played a key role in Maritech’s sales success over the past six years. https://lnkd.in/dPA9Jvqp

University of Stirling awards inaugural Nikos Steiropoulos Aquaculture Bursary : The University of Stirling has named Laila Al Farsi as the first recipient of the Nikos Steiropoulos Aquaculture Bursary, a prestigious award funded by MSD Animal Health UK. The bursary, established in memory of the late Nikos Steiropoulos, supports students pursuing advanced studies in sustainable aquaculture, aquatic pathobiology, or aquatic veterinary studies at the university's Institute of Aquaculture. https://lnkd.in/d_7ycG33