Benchmark strengthens genetics team with two new hires
UK-headquartered aquaculture services firm Benchmark Genetics has announced the hire of Grazyella Yoshida and Hans Ekvall as senior and junior geneticists
Einar Wathne joins board at Norwegian land-based salmon project
The former CEO of EWOS and president of Cargill Aqua Nutrition has joined Viking Aqua, which is building its 33,000t-per-year salmon facility
Ex-ASMI head Tonkovich joins seafood consultancy
Alexa Tonkovich left her role heading the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute in 2018 to pursue a masters degree in international business
Sector foresees Chilean salmon exports to China staying low in 2022
Even though 2021 has been a much better year for the Chilean salmon trade than 2020 was, exports to China fell significantly year-on-year and are expected to remain low in 2022
Fish Factor: Alaska fishing’s economic impact; Bycatch task force progress; Lease opposition
Undercurrent News is featuring 'Fish Factor', a weekly column featuring the reporting and perspective of Alaska seafood journalist Laine Welch
SEPA boss resigns after conduct allegations
The agency announced that Terry A'Hearn, who has been in post since 2015, has left his role with immediate effect
Russian frozen fish prices remain steady
Russian frozen fish spot prices were stable during week three of 2022, though were down in US dollars due to the latest weakness of the Russian currency
Mowi to make $1.5bn offer for NTS
'NTS' geographical footprint and competent organization fit unusually well with Mowi’s current operations and strategy', said Mowi's CEO
Maine closed-pen salmon project debuts video series to counter resistance
The hosting town of Gouldsboro voted in a special election, held on Nov. 15, to approve a six-month moratorium against all large-scale finfish farms in the area
Norwegian salmon prices flat or down, Scots, Chilean lift
Spot prices for salmon farmed in Norway look set to remain flat or ease for week four of 2022, while those in Chile and Scotland are still strengthening, sources said