Fremantle-based SeaStock has been awarded a licence to begin commercial production of Asparagopsis, targeting food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and agriculture markets.
The company has gained approval for non-lethal blood sampling in Norwegian salmon farming while renewing work with Bue Salmon and signing a new partnership with Andfjord Salmon.
Its subsidiary, Japan Salmon Farm Co., will set up the new venture through a joint investment with Hiyama Fisheries Cooperative Association and Yakumo Town.