https://www.intrafish.com RSS Feed from https://www.intrafish.com en Fri, 23 May 2025 15:36:11 +0200 In House Programming https://www.intrafish.com https://www.intrafish.com/whitefish/samherji-ceo-stepping-down/2-1-1824115 The outgoing CEO's son will take over the reins. People Fisheries Whitefish Fri, 23 May 2025 15:01:49 +0200 Hanna Gezelius https://www.intrafish.com/whitefish/samherji-ceo-stepping-down/2-1-1824115 DN Media Group Thorsteinn Mar Baldvinsson. Photo: Samherji 2025-05-23T13:27:20Z news 2-1-1824115 https://www.intrafish.com/markets/trump-threatens-steep-new-tariffs-on-goods-from-eu/2-1-1824085 President says trade talks have sputtered. Markets Fri, 23 May 2025 14:46:39 +0200 Hanna Gezelius,John Evans https://www.intrafish.com/markets/trump-threatens-steep-new-tariffs-on-goods-from-eu/2-1-1824085 DN Media Group In a post to his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote that he was recommending a straight 50 percent tariff on the European Union, starting on June 1, 2025. Photo: Gage Skidmore 2025-05-23T12:46:39Z news 2-1-1824085 https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/salmon-farmer-tech-firm-partner-on-fish-welfare-initiative/2-1-1823761 This is the second collaboration between the two companies. Technology Salmon Fri, 23 May 2025 08:40:53 +0200 IntraFish Media https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/salmon-farmer-tech-firm-partner-on-fish-welfare-initiative/2-1-1823761 DN Media Group Grieg Seafood Newfoundland salmon farm Photo: Innovasea 2025-05-23T13:20:31Z news 2-1-1823761 https://www.intrafish.com/fisheries/controversial-tax-proposal-spurs-investment-slowdown-in-iceland-s-fisheries-sector/2-1-1820740 Several small communities will acutely feel a slow down in investment. Fisheries Whitefish Aquaculture Processing Fri, 23 May 2025 08:10:12 +0200 Hanna Gezelius https://www.intrafish.com/fisheries/controversial-tax-proposal-spurs-investment-slowdown-in-iceland-s-fisheries-sector/2-1-1820740 DN Media Group A key aspect of the proposal involves significantly higher fees for the country's groundfish and pelagic companies. Photo: Shutterstock 2025-05-23T06:10:12Z news 2-1-1820740 https://www.intrafish.com/people/longtime-ceo-of-walton-backed-aquaculture-equipment-group-steps-down/2-1-1823739 A search for a replacement is underway. Technology People Aquaculture Thu, 22 May 2025 20:25:08 +0200 Drew Cherry,Rachel Mutter https://www.intrafish.com/people/longtime-ceo-of-walton-backed-aquaculture-equipment-group-steps-down/2-1-1823739 DN Media Group David Kelly, CEO of Innovasea. Photo: Innovasea 2025-05-22T18:25:08Z news 2-1-1823739 https://www.intrafish.com/opinion/social-license-is-a-vibe-and-the-alaska-pollock-industry-is-struggling-to-earn-it/2-1-1820993 Building trust is a delicate dance. Opinion Thu, 22 May 2025 19:09:07 +0200 John Fiorillo https://www.intrafish.com/opinion/social-license-is-a-vibe-and-the-alaska-pollock-industry-is-struggling-to-earn-it/2-1-1820993 DN Media Group Alaska pollock trawler in the Bering Sea Photo: Foto: Robert Visser 2025-05-22T17:09:07Z news 2-1-1820993 https://www.intrafish.com/whitefish/espersen-considers-strategic-options-for-grimsby-plant/2-1-1823523 Espersen will initiate an evaluation of its Grimsby production site in the UK, with a possible closure among the options. Finance Fisheries Whitefish Thu, 22 May 2025 13:22:34 +0200 Hanna Gezelius https://www.intrafish.com/whitefish/espersen-considers-strategic-options-for-grimsby-plant/2-1-1823523 DN Media Group Espersen CEO Tino Bendix. Photo: Carsten Andersen 2025-05-22T13:20:57Z news 2-1-1823523 https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/it-changes-almost-from-hour-to-hour-nordlaks-founder-on-devastating-algal-bloom-outbreak/2-1-1823217 As a harmful algal bloom continues to impact northern Norway, Nordlaks is looking for safe sites to release its juvenile fish, a Nordlaks executive told IntraFish. Salmon Sustainability Aquaculture Thu, 22 May 2025 13:09:33 +0200 Anders Furuset https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/it-changes-almost-from-hour-to-hour-nordlaks-founder-on-devastating-algal-bloom-outbreak/2-1-1823217 DN Media Group "It's incredibly demanding, you bite your nails and are nervous. But as we speak now, it looks good," Nordlaks Founder Inge Berg said. Foto: Anders Furuset 2025-05-22T11:09:33Z news 2-1-1823217 https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/masoval-suffers-tough-q1-due-to-sea-lice-pressure-bacterial-infection/2-1-1823117 The Norwegian salmon farmer's margins were squeezed by costly biological challenges. Salmon Finance Aquaculture Thu, 22 May 2025 10:51:15 +0200 Rachel Mutter https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/masoval-suffers-tough-q1-due-to-sea-lice-pressure-bacterial-infection/2-1-1823117 DN Media Group Masoval CEO Helge Kvalvik (left) with CFO Anders Hagestande. Photo: Anders Furuset 2025-05-22T08:51:15Z news 2-1-1823117 https://www.intrafish.com/feed/skretting-appoints-new-head-of-norwegian-business/2-1-1823147 For the past seven years, Mads Martinsen has been director of product development and sustainability at Skretting Norway. People Aquaculture Feed Thu, 22 May 2025 10:07:33 +0200 Hanna Gezelius https://www.intrafish.com/feed/skretting-appoints-new-head-of-norwegian-business/2-1-1823147 DN Media Group Mads Martinsen joined Nutrco-backed Skretting as a newly graduated fisheries candidate from the University of Tromso. Photo: Skretting 2025-05-22T08:07:33Z news 2-1-1823147 https://www.intrafish.com/opinion/do-we-owe-the-land-based-salmon-farming-visionaries-an-apology-/2-1-1821641 From ridicule to reality: How land-based salmon farming defied the odds. Opinion Salmon Aquaculture Thu, 22 May 2025 09:27:01 +0200 Rachel Mutter https://www.intrafish.com/opinion/do-we-owe-the-land-based-salmon-farming-visionaries-an-apology-/2-1-1821641 DN Media Group Ex-Mowi CEO Alf-Helge Aarskog compared land-based salmon farming to the idea of sea-based pork production. Photo: Marissa Daeger/Unsplash 2025-05-22T07:27:01Z news 2-1-1821641 https://www.intrafish.com/whitefish/sanctions-on-russia-whitefish-groups-likely-to-trigger-higher-prices/2-1-1822671 With EU buyers prohibited from purchasing products caught by the groups, a supply shortage may be opening up. Legal Fisheries Markets Whitefish Wed, 21 May 2025 21:56:18 +0200 Hanna Gezelius https://www.intrafish.com/whitefish/sanctions-on-russia-whitefish-groups-likely-to-trigger-higher-prices/2-1-1822671 DN Media Group A huge volume of Europe's frozen fish products are made with Russian-caught fish. Photo: Shutterstock 2025-05-21T20:19:42Z news 2-1-1822671 https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/mowi-opens-massive-new-post-smolt-facility/2-1-1822962 Mowi said it is investing heavily in post-smolts in Norway. Salmon Wed, 21 May 2025 18:08:30 +0200 Rachel Sapin https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/mowi-opens-massive-new-post-smolt-facility/2-1-1822962 DN Media Group Mowi CEO Ivan Vindheim at the facility for the opening on May 21. Photo: Mowi 2025-05-21T16:13:02Z news 2-1-1822962 https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/scottish-salmon-poised-for-faster-delivery-after-eu-reset-deal/2-1-1822783 An end to Brexit-related paperwork, spot checks and veterinary certificates is a welcome boost for the Scottish salmon industry. Salmon Wed, 21 May 2025 15:50:50 +0200 John Evans https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/scottish-salmon-poised-for-faster-delivery-after-eu-reset-deal/2-1-1822783 DN Media Group Salmon Scotland CEO Tavish Scott said the EU reset deal will cut journey times for Scottish salmon trucks. Photo: Duncan McGlynn 2025-05-21T13:50:50Z news 2-1-1822783 https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/algal-bloom-spreads-to-salmar-salmon-farm/2-1-1822021 For SalMar, the incident is 'limited in scope', but smaller farmers in northern Norway have witnessed a spike in salmon mortality. Salmon Wed, 21 May 2025 13:01:39 +0200 Anders Furuset,Joar Vatlestad,Ann Eileen Ditlevsen Nygård https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/algal-bloom-spreads-to-salmar-salmon-farm/2-1-1822021 DN Media Group “We have been involved in saving a lot of fish,” said SalMar CEO Frode Arntsen. Photo: Anders Furuset 2025-05-21T11:01:39Z news 2-1-1822021 https://www.intrafish.com/markets/how-russia-is-rewriting-its-seafood-trade-with-china/2-1-1822248 China’s dominance as a seafood processor is fading -- and Russia is seizing the moment with value-added exports. Markets Whitefish Wed, 21 May 2025 10:56:48 +0200 Evgeny Vovchenko https://www.intrafish.com/markets/how-russia-is-rewriting-its-seafood-trade-with-china/2-1-1822248 DN Media Group Labor costs in China have increased steadily over the past decade, making it less attractive for labor-intensive seafood processing than lower-cost countries such as Vietnam, India, or Indonesia. 2025-05-21T08:56:48Z news 2-1-1822248 https://www.intrafish.com/events/ten-of-the-best-from-barcelona/2-1-1822190 A selection of stories gathered from the show floor in Barcelona. Events Wed, 21 May 2025 10:13:06 +0200 IntraFish Media https://www.intrafish.com/events/ten-of-the-best-from-barcelona/2-1-1822190 DN Media Group More than 35,000 seafood professionals from around the world attended Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona this month. Photo: Anders Furuset 2025-05-21T12:48:43Z news 2-1-1822190 https://www.intrafish.com/finance/billionaire-businessman-ups-stake-in-worlds-largest-salmon-farmer/2-1-1822381 The share price has fallen, and with it John Fredriksen's shareholding has increased. Salmon Finance Aquaculture Wed, 21 May 2025 09:44:39 +0200 Anders Furuset,Rachel Mutter https://www.intrafish.com/finance/billionaire-businessman-ups-stake-in-worlds-largest-salmon-farmer/2-1-1822381 DN Media Group At John Fredriksen's home in London, The Old Rectory. Photo: Elin Hoyland 2025-05-21T07:44:39Z news 2-1-1822381 https://www.intrafish.com/processing/with-a-95-million-investment-this-processing-facility-moves-into-a-new-era/2-1-1822264 Leroy Austevoll officially opened its new, modernized production facility—the largest private investment in the island municipality’s history. Technology Salmon Processing Wed, 21 May 2025 08:52:51 +0200 Elias Dahlen https://www.intrafish.com/processing/with-a-95-million-investment-this-processing-facility-moves-into-a-new-era/2-1-1822264 DN Media Group The new fillet line opened in January this year. For now, there are one and a half production lines in operation, but there’s capacity for three—an expansion that’s already in the plans. Foto: Elias Dahlen 2025-05-21T06:52:51Z news 2-1-1822264 https://www.intrafish.com/whitefish/eu-places-sanctions-on-russian-fishing-companies-over-alleged-espionage/2-1-1822295 The companies are subject to an asset freeze, according to the EU. Fisheries Whitefish Processing Tue, 20 May 2025 23:20:29 +0200 Drew Cherry https://www.intrafish.com/whitefish/eu-places-sanctions-on-russian-fishing-companies-over-alleged-espionage/2-1-1822295 DN Media Group In its detailed decision on the sanctions, the European Council said officials in EU member states and other countries had linked movement patterns of vessels owned by Norebo to "malign objectives" of a Russian state-sponsored surveillance campaign of civilian and military infrastructure in the North Sea and Baltic Sea. Photo: Shutterstock 2025-05-20T23:19:35Z news 2-1-1822295 https://www.intrafish.com/whitefish/european-seafood-giant-plots-us-market-expansion-to-capitalize-on-rising-surimi-demand/2-1-1819031 In terms of seafood, the company's initial product offerings will include surimi products, smoked salmon and breaded fish. Markets Whitefish Processing Tue, 20 May 2025 15:56:53 +0200 Hanna Gezelius https://www.intrafish.com/whitefish/european-seafood-giant-plots-us-market-expansion-to-capitalize-on-rising-surimi-demand/2-1-1819031 DN Media Group "Collaborating with these partners is essential for effective market penetration and ensuring our products are accessible to consumers." Viciunai Group board member and Head of Sales Dainius Matijosaitis said. Photo: Viciunai 2025-05-20T13:56:53Z news 2-1-1819031 https://www.intrafish.com/whitefish/asc-aims-to-bring-farmed-cod-into-its-certification-program/2-1-1822017 Farmed cod 'is playing an increasingly important role in meeting global demand,' the certification body said. Salmon Whitefish Aquaculture Tue, 20 May 2025 14:29:04 +0200 Robin Paxton https://www.intrafish.com/whitefish/asc-aims-to-bring-farmed-cod-into-its-certification-program/2-1-1822017 DN Media Group Ode's Alida cod farm in western Norway. Photo: Robin Paxton 2025-05-21T07:57:58Z news 2-1-1822017 https://www.intrafish.com/people/salmar-hires-new-coo/2-1-1821725 Executive brings experience from Mowi and AquaGen. Salmon People Aquaculture Tue, 20 May 2025 09:11:41 +0200 Rachel Mutter,Joar Vatlestad https://www.intrafish.com/people/salmar-hires-new-coo/2-1-1821725 DN Media Group Anders Fjellheim, new COO Biology at SalMar. Photo: AquaGen 2025-05-20T07:11:41Z news 2-1-1821725 https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/biological-setbacks-plunge-icelandic-salmon-deeper-into-the-red/2-1-1821690 Fish were harvested at lower weights and mortality costs rose. Salmon Finance Aquaculture Tue, 20 May 2025 08:35:07 +0200 Rachel Mutter https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/biological-setbacks-plunge-icelandic-salmon-deeper-into-the-red/2-1-1821690 DN Media Group SalMar Chairman Gustav Witzoe (left) in conversation with Bjorn Hembre, CEO of Iceland's largest salmon farm and SalMar subsidiary Icelandic Salmon. Photo: Bent-Are Jensen 2025-05-20T06:37:49Z news 2-1-1821690 https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/low-harvests-pound-profits-at-salmon-farmer-salmar/2-1-1821651 The necessary harvest of small fish and downgraded product plagued the producer's first quarter results. Salmon Finance Aquaculture Tue, 20 May 2025 07:43:06 +0200 Rachel Mutter https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/low-harvests-pound-profits-at-salmon-farmer-salmar/2-1-1821651 DN Media Group SalMar CEO Frode Arntsen. Photo: Anders Furuset 2025-05-20T05:45:45Z news 2-1-1821651 https://www.intrafish.com/opinion/tariffs-be-damned-the-us-is-facing-a-flood-of-salmon/2-1-1819786 If the most liberal projections bear out, upwards of 400,000 metric tons of additional salmon could need a home this year, and many sellers see the US market as a key place to go. Trade Opinion Salmon Analysis Markets Mon, 19 May 2025 23:12:21 +0200 Drew Cherry https://www.intrafish.com/opinion/tariffs-be-damned-the-us-is-facing-a-flood-of-salmon/2-1-1819786 DN Media Group Photo: Eivind Senneset 2025-05-19T21:20:20Z news 2-1-1819786 https://www.intrafish.com/markets/leading-retailers-stop-buying-some-mowi-salmon-after-animal-welfare-allegations/2-1-1821347 Retailers suspended supply from Mowi's Loch Harport site while an investigation is ongoing, the retailers told IntraFish. Salmon Markets Aquaculture Mon, 19 May 2025 18:49:16 +0200 Hanna Gezelius https://www.intrafish.com/markets/leading-retailers-stop-buying-some-mowi-salmon-after-animal-welfare-allegations/2-1-1821347 DN Media Group Major UK supermarket chains have suspended purchases from a Mowi salmon farm. Photo: eyematter / Shutterstock.com 2025-05-21T19:01:01Z news 2-1-1821347 https://www.intrafish.com/shrimp/minh-phu-trims-shrimp-farming-losses-boosts-profit/2-1-1821074 Reducing costs is high on the agenda of Vietnam's biggest shrimp exporter. Finance Shrimp Aquaculture Mon, 19 May 2025 11:52:49 +0200 Rachel Mutter https://www.intrafish.com/shrimp/minh-phu-trims-shrimp-farming-losses-boosts-profit/2-1-1821074 DN Media Group Le Van Quang, founder and CEO of Minh Phu Seafood. Photo: Robin Paxton 2025-05-19T09:52:49Z news 2-1-1821074 https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/algal-bloom-spread-kills-up-to-1-million-fish-in-norway/2-1-1821213 Authorities are monitoring the spread of the algal bloom, which has affected a number of salmon and cod farming companies in the north of the country. Salmon Aquaculture Mon, 19 May 2025 11:51:50 +0200 Robert Nedrejord,Hanna Gezelius,Joar Vatlestad https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/algal-bloom-spread-kills-up-to-1-million-fish-in-norway/2-1-1821213 DN Media Group The situation for smaller companies such as Kleiva Fiskefarm is "desperate", said Marius Arvesen, the company's general manager. Photo: Børge Arvesen 2025-05-19T09:51:50Z news 2-1-1821213 https://www.intrafish.com/fisheries/eu-and-uk-agree-new-fishing-deal/2-1-1821226 The issue of fishing access has been a controversial topic since Brexiteers promised UK fishermen greater control over their country's waters. Legal Fisheries Mon, 19 May 2025 10:34:35 +0200 Rachel Mutter,Hanna Gezelius,John Evans https://www.intrafish.com/fisheries/eu-and-uk-agree-new-fishing-deal/2-1-1821226 DN Media Group European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (right). Photo: Christophe Licoppe/Wikimedia Commons 2025-05-19T13:02:07Z news 2-1-1821226 https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/norwegian-salmon-supply-surge-bruises-bakkafrosts-profits/2-1-1821095 Despite the downturn, CEO Regin Jacobsen expressed 'satisfaction' with the result. Prices Salmon Finance Aquaculture Mon, 19 May 2025 08:06:38 +0200 Rachel Mutter https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/norwegian-salmon-supply-surge-bruises-bakkafrosts-profits/2-1-1821095 DN Media Group From left: Hogni Dahl Jakobsen (CFO), Regin Jacobsen (CEO) and Runi M. Hansen (Chairman), all of Bakkafrost. Photo: Anders Furuset 2025-05-19T06:08:37Z news 2-1-1821095 https://www.intrafish.com/people/thai-union-puts-nestle-veteran-at-helm-of-key-brands/2-1-1821005 Petit Navire, John West, Chicken of the Sea and King Oscar will all come under his remit. People Markets Processing Mon, 19 May 2025 05:57:48 +0200 Rachel Mutter https://www.intrafish.com/people/thai-union-puts-nestle-veteran-at-helm-of-key-brands/2-1-1821005 DN Media Group Erwan Vilfeu, president of branded ambient products at Thai Union. Photo: Thai Union 2025-05-20T07:29:51Z news 2-1-1821005 https://www.intrafish.com/fisheries/russian-scientists-forecast-smaller-wild-salmon-harvest-in-2025/2-1-1821001 Fishing industry leaders, meanwhile, say treat salmon forecast with caution. Salmon Fisheries Fri, 16 May 2025 22:41:55 +0200 Evgeny Vovchenko https://www.intrafish.com/fisheries/russian-scientists-forecast-smaller-wild-salmon-harvest-in-2025/2-1-1821001 DN Media Group Forecasts call for a weak wild salmon season in Russia. Photo: Konstantin Baidin / Shutterstock.com 2025-05-16T21:09:31Z news 2-1-1821001 https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/alaska-salmon-season-live-silver-bay-sets-opening-price-for-copper-river-sockeye/2-1-1820507 Follow all of the drama of the 2025 wild Alaska salmon season. Salmon Fisheries Markets Fri, 16 May 2025 21:36:01 +0200 Rachel Sapin,John Fiorillo,Drew Cherry https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/alaska-salmon-season-live-silver-bay-sets-opening-price-for-copper-river-sockeye/2-1-1820507 DN Media Group The Copper River salmon season is underway, and there are high hopes the season will provide a strong catch and favorable prices. Photo: Copper River Prince William Sound Marketing Association 2025-05-23T00:05:47Z news 2-1-1820507 https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/norway-salmon-prices-stable-despite-algal-bloom-outbreaks/2-1-1820885 Norwegian salmon prices crept higher after last week's Barcelona trade fair. Salmon Fri, 16 May 2025 16:05:27 +0200 Anders Furuset https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/norway-salmon-prices-stable-despite-algal-bloom-outbreaks/2-1-1820885 DN Media Group Norwegian salmon prices have stabilized. Foto: Anders Furuset 2025-05-16T14:05:27Z news 2-1-1820885 https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/proximar-reports-record-revenue-as-loss-widens/2-1-1820862 “Developing export markets across Asia is part of our strategy and will be key to enabling future capacity expansions,” the company said. Salmon Finance Aquaculture Fri, 16 May 2025 16:04:52 +0200 Hanna Gezelius https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/proximar-reports-record-revenue-as-loss-widens/2-1-1820862 DN Media Group “Our products are generating strong interest across Asia, with exclusive buyers in Japan and, more recently, Taiwan,” CEO Joachim Nielsen said. Photo: Photo: Proximar 2025-05-16T14:04:52Z news 2-1-1820862