Europe, UK, and Norway Seafood and Aquaculture News: Industry Insights and Trends

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“This shows that we need better communication that explains to consumers what the feed actually consists of and how it is developed,” said Nofima's Morten Heide.

Consumers unaware plant ingredients are main component of salmon feed, says Nofima

The Norwegian institute’s latest research suggests unfamiliar feed ingredients can cause skepticism, particularly when consumers are not given context on sustainability, fish health or food safety.

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Aerial view of works' progress at the 'Salfjord I – Tjeldbergodden' land-based oceanfront aquaculture facility in Aure, Norway, in March 2026.

Salfjord partners with Artec Aqua VAQ for its large-scale land-based salmon farm

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Aerial view of Matorka's hybrid flow-through arctic char farm in Iceland during the winter season.

Iceland's Matorka secures €2.7 million in private placement

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“The potential is enormous – and we’re only starting to tap into it,” said Michael O’Neill, founder of Pure Ocean Algae.

Ireland's Pure Ocean Algae enters nutraceutical market with cultivated red seaweed supplements

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Stolt Sea Farm's site in Cervo, Galicia, Spain.

Higher prices boost Stolt Sea Farm in first quarter

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The BLUEVALSTEP project, led by B2E – Blue Bioeconomy CoLAB, will map resources, capabilities and value chains linked to blue biotechnology.

New study explores how fish by-products could drive Portugal’s blue biotech sector

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Plate with salmon filleting discarded parts on one half, and those parts converted into ready-to-use food items on the other half.

Consumers are ready for foods made from seafood processing byproducts

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Grieg Seafood fish farm in Rogaland.

A difficult start to the year for Grieg Seafood

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Kjell Lorentsen, CEO of Gigante Salmon.

Gigante Salmon reports "stable operations and good progress" in first quarter

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Jon Fernández de Barrena poses in front of the Alvinesa Natural Ingredients headquarters after being appointed CEO.

Nomad Foods has a new President for Southern Europe

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Knut Nesse, AKVA Group CEO.

AKVA group launches review that could lead to sale

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Aquaculture feed.

IPIFF urges EU to set mandatory insect meal targets for aquafeed

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Thomas Samdal, new CFO of Benchmark Genetics.

Benchmark Genetics names new finance chief

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A sea bream aquaculture farm in Greece.

FEAP warns European aquaculture faces a "critical" juncture

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Coralis fish farming platform.

Mariculture Systems Portugal concludes licensing process

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Nueva Pescanova's headquarters in Chapela-Redondela, Galicia, Spain.

Spain's Nueva Pescanova returns to profit after years of losses

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Lubimar's farm in Barbate, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain.

A Spanish farm, the first certified under ASC's new Farm Standard

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Peter Beringer, MSP's Country Manager in Portugal and Klaas-Hessel van Eerde, General Manager of Zalmhuys Group.

Mariculture Systems Portugal signs sales and marketing agreement with Zalmhuys Group

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The Kingfish Company's land-based farming site in Zeeland, Netherlands.

The Kingfish Company's search for funding continues

Norway proposes aligning with EU on GM aquaculture feed ingredients

Norway proposes aligning with EU on GM aquaculture feed ingredients

Line Ellingsen, Chair of Sjømat Norge.

Seafood Norway re-elects Line Ellingsen as chair

Måsøval may be put up for sale, as Måsøval family investment firm undertakes strategic review of its 70% stake in the aquaculture company.

Måsøval CEO steps down, as owners consider sale of the company

Arctic Seafarm facility construction September 2025.

Norwegian supplier Nordlo to deliver IT infrastructure for Arctic Seafarm

Minister of Fisheries and the Oceans Marianne Sivertsen Næss pictured during the skrei fishing at Myre in Vesterålen.

Norway cuts market fees for pelagics and conventional seafood

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