Scottish Salmon Exports on Track to Hit Record £1 Billion on Strong US, Asian Growth

Scottish salmon exports could reach the £1 billion ($1.4 billion) mark for the first time ever by the end of the year, according to Salmon Scotland.

Salmon Scotland noted that the latest data shows that salmon exports rose by 33% to £941 million in the rolling 12 months through June.

The group, which represents the farmed salmon sector in Scotland, said the data comes just as the country will be able to tap into the Indian market following...

Icelandic Salmon Farmer Kaldvik AS Shuffles Leadership as CEO Departs

Icelandic salmon farmer Kaldvik AS announced that CEO Roy-Tore Rikardsen will step down from his role, effective immediately. The company said its board of directors and Rikardsen both agreed to the decision.

“I have been privileged to work with fantastic colleagues in Kaldvik AS and both the Company and the industry will have a great future in Icelandic business life in the coming years,” said Rikardsen.

Vidar Aspehaug will take the role of interim CEO while the Board initiates the search for a new permanent CEO, the company announced...

Record Return of Hatchery Chinook Expected to Whatcom Creek

More than 7,000 Chinook salmon are expected to return to Whatcom Creek in downtown Bellingham this season thanks to an ongoing collaboration between Bellingham Technical College, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission and the Lummi Nation and Nooksack Indian Tribe. 

A few thousand fish may not seem like a lot in the grand scheme of Puget Sound and the West Coast, but successful returns of hatchery fish across multiple creeks could alleviate some concern over prey species for Southern Resident orcas and boost populations for tribal...

Japan: Industry Cautious Over High Ikura Prices Amid 36% Decrease in Hokkaido Fall Chum Forecast

The Hokkaido autumn salmon migration is predicted to be 11.41 million fish, a 36% decrease from last year. Based on average eye size in recent years, an unprecedented drop in catch volume of around 30,000 tons is expected.

According to a Minato Shimbun report, the Hokkaido Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Associations (DOGYOREN) revealed supply and demand trends at the National Salmon, Trout, and Fish Roe Trade Conference for major recipients and shippers held in Sapporo on August 5th. The conference was hosted...

AquaBounty Still Seeking “Strategic Alternatives” While Selling Ohio Farm Assets

In their latest financial statements covering 2025 2nd quarter results, AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQB) acknowledged a net loss of $3.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of $50.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.  

AquaBounty, a land-based aquaculture company that used technology such as genetic modification to enhance productivity and sustainability, ceased all farming operations last December after intense investment in a massive recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) in Pioneer, Ohio, that was closed down last year...  

Salmones Austral Names Charlotte Redmann to Lead US Business and Secret Island Brand

Chilean salmon company Salmones Austral announced the appointment of Charlotte Redmann as head of its US Business for Salmones Austral North America (SANA).

The newly expanded leadership role will see Redmann oversee all sales, marketing and operations in the US market, including the company’s premium consumer brand Secret Island.

Redmann enters the role with over a decade of experience in brand management, sales strategy and supply chain integration, along with expertise in the CPG and seafood sectors. Since joining Salmones Austral, Redmann was highlighted as playing...

Cooke Aquaculture’s Cold Ocean Salmon Reports Mortality Events in Newfoundland

Cold Ocean Salmon, which operates under the Cooke Aquaculture umbrella, reported a trio of notices related to mortality events at its Newfoundland, Canada, salmon farming sites.

The first notice, published on the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) website, focused on a July 22 incident that impacted 52,000 salmon on a site that houses over 500,000 fish. The site was Cold Ocean Salmon’s Northwest Cove facility near Hermitage.

According to the notice, all of which were published in line with the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture (FFA)...

BioMar More Than Doubles Vitamin D Levels in All Salmon Feeds 

Aquaculture feed company BioMar has sgnifantly increased vitamin D3 levels across all salmon diets. The move follows regulatory changes in the European Union (EU), which raised the maximum permissible level of vitamin D3 in fish feed from 2,500IU/kg to 60,000 IU/kg. 

In response, BioMar’s R&D team in Denmark conducted a study to evaluate the impact of enhanced vitamin D3 supplementation in salmon diets.  

The 61-day trial, held between July and September 2022, tested ten dietary treatments containing increased levels of...

Tsunami Alerts Disrupt Chilean Salmon Operations as Companies Implement Safety Measures

The Chilean Salmon Council (Consejo del Salmón) announced that its member companies activated emergency safety protocols immediately after tsunami warnings were issued by Chile’s National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) on July 30, according to local media sources.

Evacuation and emergency measures were swiftly implemented at all company cultivation sites, processing plants, and offices in line with Senapred instructions. The Council’s membership includes several of Chile’s largest salmon producers, such as AquaChile, Australis Seafoods, Cermaq, Mowi, and Salmones Aysén.

On July 30, Chile raised...

Alaska Salmon Harvests Enter Pivotal Week For Remainder of the Season

Having exceeded the Bristol Bay forecast for sockeye harvest, production in other regions of Alaska for sockeye has fallen far short. In the Copper River, only 41% of the pre-season forecast of sockeye has been harvested, with that run nearly over. But this week, statistical week 31 in salmon management parlance, is a pivotal week historically for pink salmon. Statewide, it is the week that starts the upward trajectory for higher production from seine-caught pink salmon. 

In Alaska, salmon harvests and runs...

The Retail Rundown: Retailers Push Protein as July Wraps

As July comes to a close and summer heat intensifies, retailers are pushing protein promotions to attract shoppers and encourage at-home grilling and cooking.

Seafood reclaimed the top spot in protein ad share this week, accounting for nearly 27% of all features. Pork followed at 24%, while beef and chicken trailed close behind at roughly 23% each. Egg promotions dipped slightly to around 1%.

Expana notes that retail egg demand has softened—typical for summer, when hot weather reduces in-home usage. Shelf prices are holding near $3.00 per dozen, well below early-year highs, but lighter consumption has dampened order volumes...

Pacific Seafood Appoints Raul Squadritto to Lead Farmed Salmon Division

Pacific Seafood has tapped longtime industry executive Raul Squadritto to lead its PacMar farmed salmon division, marking a key step in the company’s plan to double in size by 2031.

Squadritto will be based in Pacific’s Miami office and will work to strengthen customer partnerships and accelerate growth in both farmed salmon and poultry segments.

“We’re excited to welcome Raul Squadritto as our farmed salmon sales leader for PacMar,” Mark Bowen, Vice President Pacific Seafood, PacMar, said. “Raul brings more than...

The Retail Rundown: Beef Edges Out Seafood in Weekly Protein Features

Beef narrowly edged out seafood for the top spot in retail protein promotions this week, making up 25.9% of all featured items. Seafood was a close second at 25.3%, while pork and chicken each accounted for about 23%. Eggs represented roughly 2% of ads, and turkey dipped below 1%.

Beef steaks remained a premium grilling choice, averaging $14.21 per pound last week. Seafood also led on price, with fresh salmon reaching as high as $17.24 per pound in some regions...

ASMI Partners with Whole Foods for Trip to Bristol Bay 

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI), in collaboration with Whole Foods, and the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA), recently hosted a trip to Bristol Bay, Alaska.   

Both seafood and marketing leaders with Whole Foods attended the five-day trip, which offered a look into the harvesting and processing sides of wild Alaska sockeye salmon. They toured drift gillnet and set net fishing sites, visited processing facilities, spoke with local fishermen and biologists, observed a salmon counting tower, and explored Katmai National Park.  

“From seeing millions...

Bristol Bay’s Sockeye Fishery Receives Federal Support in Pebble Mine Lawsuits While Decision Pends

In a July 17 press release from Alaskan eco-initiative SalmonState, fishermen, community leaders, and local businesses in the state’s Bristol Bay region applauded the Trump administration’s support for the wild sockeye fishery in its ongoing battle against the Pebble Mine project.

According to SalmonState, the Trump Administration has agreed to stand by a decision to stop the toxic Pebble Mine from being built in the headwaters of Bristol Bay's two most important rivers. 

The Vancouver-based company behind the proposed mine is Northern Dynasty, Canadian parent...

Bakkafrost's Preliminary Q2 Report Reflects Poor Results in Scottish Segments

Bakkafrost recently released preliminary financial results from its second quarter performance, reflecting poor outcomes for its Scottish freshwater and farming segments, which saw negative earnings of DKK 199 million during Q2 2025.

Per the company’s unaudited consolidated second quarter accounts, the Faroese salmon farmer pulled a total of DKK 65 million (USD $ 10.14 million) in earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), which was lower-than-expected for the quarter.

A significant contributing factor was the Scottish segments, which took a hit in Q2, earning a negative EBIT of...

Record Survival Rates for Scottish Farmed Salmon Drive Export and Domestic Sales Growth

Salmon Scotland, a body representing the Scottish farmed salmon sector, said survival rates of farm-raised salmon in the country have hit record highs.

The increased survival rates follow a significant technological investment from producers.

New figures show monthly survival averaged 99.12% between January and June – the best start to a year since data was first voluntarily published in 2018, per Salmon Scotland. The group said the sector has invested over £1 billion since 2018 in veterinary care, technology and stock management...

Normex Secures Breakthrough Deal with South Korea’s Mirae Aquafarm for RAS Technology

Norwegian aquaculture technology firm Normex has signed a large supply contract with Mirae Aquafarm, a South Korean land-based aquaculture company.

Normex called the agreement a “breakthrough” as it marks the company’s first venture into the Asian market.

The contract includes the delivery and installation of the Razone water treatment system throughout the facility. Once completed, the farm will have a production capacity of 10,000 tons of salmon annually, Normex shared in an update.

“This is a strategic milestone for us...

Russian Fish And Seafood Exports Surge 13% Through Seven Months

Russian fish and seafood exports increased by 13% in value terms in the first seven months (Jan-July) of the year, exceeding $3 billion. The increase in shipments is observed after a steep decline caused by sanctions. Positive changes are explained by the growth of production in the Far East and the expansion of the geography of deliveries.  

According to official data of the Russian analytical center "Agroexport," Russian fishermen in January-July exported 1.2 million tons of fish and seafood for a total of $3.1 billion, which...

The Retail Rundown: Summer’s Last Stretch Drives Seasonal Promotions

August has arrived, bringing a sense of urgency to make the most of summer’s final weeks. With Labor Day fewer than four weeks away and just seven weeks remaining until the season’s official end, retailers are already diving into back-to-school promotions.

Seafood claims the top spot among protein features again this week, making up 30.3% of all retail ads, followed by beef at 26.2%, pork at 20.8%, and chicken at 18.9%. Egg promotions remain minimal, comprising less than 1% of features—consistent with last week’s light showing. The Midwest led in egg advertising, while the Northeast and South Central regions showed more moderate activity...

China and Poland Overtake the US as Top Markets for Norwegian Seafood in July

Poland and China overtook the United States as the top seafood markets for Norwegian seafood in July, according to the latest update from the Norwegian Seafood Council.

In terms of value, seafood exports to the US grew in July compared to the same month last year, with NOK 1.1 billion ($107 million) headed to the states. However, China and Poland were able to surpass the US, which was the top destination for the first five months of the year...

Japan's H1 Fishery Products Exports Up 33% in Volume and 27% in Value

According to trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance, seafood exports (fish and shellfish preparations and fishmeal) for the first half of 2025 (January to June) increased 33% in quantity to 281,443 tons compared to the same period last year. They increased 27% in value to 163.374 billion yen ($1.10 billion). Exports of scallops, the main product, decreased 35% to 21,817 tons, while the export value increased 32% to 39.511 billion yen ($266.78 million)...

Chilean Salmon Shipments Down Again as Council Calls for Strategic Support 

The Chilean Salmon Council (Consejo del Salmon) reported a 1.5% drop in exports of farmed salmon during the first half of 2025, compared to the same period last year.

The volume exported from January through June was 361,000 tons, down about 5,000 tons, confirming a two-year decline, according to statistics compiled from the National Customs Service.

Salmon remained a key export for the country, maintaining a 15% share of Chile’s total exports. Although export revenue is expected to increase by 3% compared to 2024, reaching US$3,086...

Hissho Sushi Teams Up with Mike’s Hot Honey on New Spicy Salmon Roll  

Things are heating up over at Hissho Sushi. The North-Carolina based sushi distributor has teamed up with Mike’s Hot Honey on a first-of-its-kind sushi experience: the Hot Honey Maple Smoked Salmon Roll. 

This spicy-sweet addition is now available for a limited time at nearly 2,000 stores nationwide, including Sprouts Farmers Market, Meijer, Stop & Shop, The Fresh Market, and more.  

The California roll with avocado, cucumber and spicy imitation crab is topped with maple smoked salmon, Japanese BBQ sauce, sriracha, crispy fried...

At Least 17,000 Salmon Affected in Mortality Event at Mowi Canada East Site in Newfoundland

Mowi Canada East has confirmed a salmon mortality event at its Little Burdock Cove site in Newfoundland and Labrador. 

The incident occurred on July 20 and was reported on July 28 through a notice published on the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) website. 

The event impacted more than 10% of the farm’s stock, which is roughly 17,600 of the site's 176,249 Atlantic salmon. According to the company, the event was caused by a rise in water temperature combined with a drop in...

Japan: Farmed Coho Salmon Landings in Miyagi Reach 15,000 MT, Surpassing JPY 10 Billion in Value 

As of mid-July, the total landing volume of farmed coho salmon in Miyagi Prefecture for the 2025 season (March–July) has reached 14,900 metric tons — a 15% increase compared to the same time last year. This exceeds planned production by 3%. The total value stands at 12,403 million yen ($83.74 million), surpassing 10 billion yen ($67.51 million) for the first time in two years. 

The average unit price was 833 yen/kg ($5.62/kg), up...

Hundreds of Farmed Salmon Escape Cermaq Facility in Norway 

Hundreds of salmon have escaped from a facility owned by Norwegian salmon farmer Cermaq.  

According to local media reports, a pipe used to move the fish disconnected during unloading operations, allowing roughly 800 salmon to escape into the sea. 

The fish were being transferred from the company’s Hammerfjord site in northern Norway to a holding pen near its Rypefjord harvesting facility, according to NRK.  

In an effort to recover the escaped salmon, Cermaq is offering a bounty of £36 (NOK 500) for each fish returned. So far, just...

Crackdown on Salmon Smuggling: Chile Forms New Industry Task Force

The Chilean government has developed an ‘Anti-Salmon Theft Task Force’ amid increased instances of criminal activity focused on the country’s critical salmon sector, according to local news outlet The Puerto Varas.

The news was announced by Undersecretary of Public Security Rafael Collado. Collado highlighted the new task force's goal of generating “concrete measures to prevent, investigate, and dismantle the gangs involved in salmon theft at various stages of the chain: from farming and transportation centers to illegal marketing outlets...

Pacific States Disburses Funds for 2023 California Chinook Salmon Disaster

No salmon fishery in 2023 resulted in a huge loss to California fishermen and processors. Now, many should be receiving checks thanks to federal disaster relief.  

The 2023 California Sacramento River Fall Chinook, Klamath River Fall Chinook ocean and inland salmon fisheries were completely closed in 2023. The funds will provide partial compensation for revenues lost due to the total closure. 

California officials were already prepared to request disaster assistance when Acting Gov. Eleni Kounalakis received word of the Pacific Fishery Management Council’s recommended closure of the salmon seasons in...

Skretting Leads Project to Boost New Zealand’s King Salmon Exports 

Global aquafeed company Skretting is partnering with the New Zealand government on a new initiative to boost King salmon exports.  

Trade Minister Todd McClay has announced a $455,000 investment to support the development of specialized feed tailored specifically for New Zealand’s King salmon. 

“This funding comes from the Primary Sector Growth Fund, announced in Budget 2025 to support forward-leaning, high-impact projects that will drive productivity, innovation and export growth across the sector,” said McClay. 

The $1.2 million project, led by Skretting, will focus on...