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

Europe

Lars Måsøval, CEO of Heimstø AS, the Måsøval family's investment company.

"Måsøval is being placed in good hands"

Lars Måsøval explained the family's decision to sell the company to SalMar, citing the backdrop of significant changes in the Norwegian aquaculture industry.

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SalMar to acquire 70% stake in Måsøval in NOK 3.4 billion deal

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Charlotte Asserson, Senior Fish Health Biologist.

New fish health biologist for Aqua Kompetanse

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Regional Minister for Environment, Industry, Universities, Research and the Mar Menor, Juan María Vázquez, together with the Rector of the Polytechnic University of Cartagena, Mathieu Kessler, aboard the new UPCT Ocean Mind vessel.

Smart buoys improve environmental monitoring in Spain's Mar Menor lagoon

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The Dìonadair a' Bhradain, meaning "Guardian of the Salmon", decked out for its launch at Macduff Shipyards in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

New Scottish-built salmon vessel for Bakkafrost Scotland

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Lerøy Seafood at Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, 2023.

Lerøy Seafood harvest volumes fall in second quarter

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Salmon Evolution's land-based farmed salmon.

Salmon Evolution reports lower Q2 harvest as Phase 2 start-up progresses

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The AquaWind project, which combines offshore wind and aquaculture on a single floating platform, in the Canary Islands.

AI and technology to protect offshore aquaculture in the Canary Islands

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Mikko Karell, new CEO of Finnish rainbow trout farmer Finnforel.

Finnforel names Mikko Karell as new chief executive

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Ecocean's BioRestore® science-based fish restoration process.

INVE Aquaculture partners with Ecocean to support fish restoration

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The representatives of the Spanish fisheries sector.

Spain calls for higher EU fisheries funding in budget talks

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Officials from Ireland's seafood development agency Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and Donegal County Council launch the report.

Ireland’s fisheries sector can unlock more value through the blue bioeconomy, says report

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Siri Finnema Moen, new Communications Director for Norway's fisheries and ocean affairs.

Norway names new communications director for fisheries and ocean affairs

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Up to 14,500 salmon escaped from a Mowi site in Nordland

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Norwegian salmon is well known in Poland, but seafood consumption remains low, according to NSC.

New consumer insights set to shape Norwegian salmon campaign in Poland

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Vincent Erenst, CEO of The Kingfish Company.

"This is a pivotal moment for Kingfish"

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The Kingfish Company's booth at SENA 2025.

The Kingfish Company completes its EUR 21 million private placement

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Nordic Halibut to acquire Pure Norwegian Seafood, as Måsøval settles shareholder disputes

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Europe

Europe

"Måsøval is being placed in good hands"

SalMar to acquire 70% stake in Måsøval in NOK 3.4 billion deal

New fish health biologist for Aqua Kompetanse

Smart buoys improve environmental monitoring in Spain's Mar Menor lagoon

New Scottish-built salmon vessel for Bakkafrost Scotland

Lerøy Seafood harvest volumes fall in second quarter

Salmon Evolution reports lower Q2 harvest as Phase 2 start-up progresses

AI and technology to protect offshore aquaculture in the Canary Islands

Finnforel names Mikko Karell as new chief executive

INVE Aquaculture partners with Ecocean to support fish restoration

Spain calls for higher EU fisheries funding in budget talks

Ireland’s fisheries sector can unlock more value through the blue bioeconomy, says report

Norway names new communications director for fisheries and ocean affairs

Up to 14,500 salmon escaped from a Mowi site in Nordland

New consumer insights set to shape Norwegian salmon campaign in Poland

"This is a pivotal moment for Kingfish"

The Kingfish Company completes its EUR 21 million private placement

Nordic Halibut to acquire Pure Norwegian Seafood, as Måsøval settles shareholder disputes

Andfjord Salmon completes first post-smolt sale

EU asks seafood sector where funding rules are holding back investment

"The Black Cod has landed in Europe!"

New genomic tool could strengthen clam breeding and conservation

AKVA group's EUR 28 million contract with LAXEY confirmed

Norcod highlights stronger biomass growth as Q1 operations stabilise