WEAREAQUACULTURE

Nordic Halibut's new land-based halibut farming facility in Torjulvågen, Norway, will use heat pumps to support energy-efficient cooling and heating in the production plant.

The company has also announced its intention to appoint a President to lead Central Europe later this year, as well as a Chief Marketing Officer.

The Marine Conservation Society’s revised seafood sustainability ratings leave no recommended option for UK-caught cod, suggesting alternatives such as hake, some haddock and farmed shellfish.

Eleven salmon farms have been affected by harmful algal blooms in the Reloncaví Sound area, prompting Chilean authorities and the industry to reinforce preventative measures.

The Indian company will invest USD 3 million in Thai Union Feedmill Ecuador, which will manufacture and distribute feed for the shrimp farming sector.