Wellboat Inter Alba named by Trident Aqua Services
Trident Aqua Services has formally named its newbuild wellboat “Inter Alba” during a ceremony held in Ullapool, Scotland. The vessel is the first of two newbuilds from Sefine Shipyard and is among the largest...
Victory Farms Scales Drone Logistics, Transports 80% of Fish Eggs by Air
Victory Farms announced that it has successfully scaled its drone-enabled logistics program, with unmanned aerial vehicles now responsible for transporting approximately 80% of all its fish eggs. This move marks a significant operational shift...
Five years since Hiddenfjord stopped using air freight to transport salmon
When Hiddenfjord CEO Atli Gregersen announced in 2020 that the company would stop transporting salmon to market by air, many in the industry were skeptical. Air freight was considered essential for reaching key markets...
Benchmark Genetics joins Novo Holdings’ investment portfolio
Benchmark Genetics, a leader in aquaculture genetics, has officially joined Novo Holdings’ portfolio of life science companies. The acquisition, completed on 31 March, marks a significant step in the company’s expansion and innovation within...
Njord Aquashipping orders advanced well-boats for improved fish welfare
Njord Aquashipping is commissioning the construction of two advanced well-boats to enhance fish welfare and environmental sustainability in aquaculture operations. Built by Aas Mek Verksted, the vessels are designed for transporting smolt and market...
Aquaculture farms on the rise in Maine, but challenges remain
A new census from the US Department of Agriculture shows a growing number of aquaculture farms in Maine, though local experts caution that the data may not fully capture the industry's scale.
Sebastian Belle, executive...
Precision farming through AI to create efficiency and value
by Gareth Butterfield, Commercial Director, ReelData AI, Canada
Improving feed efficiency and biomass estimation is a vital part of fish farming, whilst new technology and innovations are key.
ReelData is a venture-backed AI camera technology company,...
Nordic Aqua finalises 30-year lease for expansion in Ningbo, China
Nordic Aqua (Ningbo) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nordic Aqua Partners, has signed a 30-year rental agreement with the Xiangshan Government for land and production facilities. This agreement allows the company to expand its...
Cooke Inc. completes acquisition of Copeinca
Cooke Inc., a leading global seafood company based in Saint John, New Brunswick, has officially completed its acquisition of Corporación Pesquera Inca S.A.C. (Copeinca), Peru’s largest fishing company.
The acquisition, first announced on 7 November,...
How would Trump’s import policies potentially impact the aquaculture and aquafeed industries?
The US presidential election may feel like old news, but its ramifications on global trade policies are still unfolding. The aquaculture and aquafeed industries, in particular, are closely watching how Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs...
