London-based seafood writer and communications consultant Jason Holland has been a contributing editor to SeafoodSource.com since January 2010. Jason has more than 25 years of experience as a B2B journalist and editor – a career that has taken him all over the world. He believes he found his true professional calling in 2004 when he started documenting the many facets of the international seafood industry and he’s particularly proud of the strong, collaborative relationships he has formed at all stages of the supply chain.
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August 20, 2026
Lerøy Seafood Group (LSG) reported drops in operational EBIT during Q2 2026 but said strong biology, lower farming costs, and improved cash flow are strengthening the company's outlook.
The Bergen, Norway-headquartered seafood firm reported NOK 574 million (USD 61.5 million, EUR 52.7 million) in operational EBIT in Q2, which was down from the NOK 680 million (USD 72.9 million, EUR 62.4 million) reported in Q2 2025. The firm largely attributed… Read More
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August 19, 2026
Norwegian salmon-farming firm Mowi delivered record second-quarter revenues and operational earnings, driven by a higher salmon harvest, improved biological performance, and lower costs.
Mowi reported Q2 2026 revenues of EUR 1.6 billion (USD 1.9 billion), which were up from less than EUR 1.4 billion (USD 1.6 billion) in Q2 2025, as well as an operational EBIT of EUR 231.3 million (USD 267.7 million), up 23 percent.
Delivering Mowi’s financial… Read More
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August 17, 2026
Norwegian aquaculture technology firm AKVA group reported record EBITDA and strong order intake in the second quarter of 2026, with demand for its aquaculture technology solutions remaining robust across both its Sea-Based and Land-Based farming businesses.
The firm generated revenue of NOK 1.19 billion (USD 125.6 million, EUR 108.6 million) in Q2 2026, up 2 percent on the NOK 1.16 billion (USD 122.4 million, EUR 105.9) posted in the same… Read More
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August 13, 2026
The U.K.’s seafood industry has long exported many of the premium species harvested from its waters while importing large volumes of other products.
As a result, many consumers have little understanding of what’s actually being landed in U.K. waters, and as the export-driven model is reinforced, fishers are frequently finding stronger markets overseas.
According to Charlotte Dawe the situation has left many Brits detached from the rich… Read More
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August 11, 2026
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Cluster (SAIC), based in Inverness, Scotland, has appointed its first sector advisory committee as the organization seeks to ensure future research and development funding better reflect the priorities of Scotland's evolving aquaculture industry.
The 15-member committee brings together representatives from finfish, shellfish, seaweed, fish health, academia, equipment supply, feed, and regulation, hailing… Read More
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August 7, 2026
Global aquaculture firms and the wider value chain entered the second half of 2026 facing a difficult combination of constrained supply, rising feed costs, climate uncertainty, and uneven consumer demand, according to Rabobank's latest Global Aquaculture Update.
After weathering several major disruptions over the past decade, the industry has now entered a phase in which climate change, tightening feed ingredient supplies, and geopolitical… Read More
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August 5, 2026
For past generations, success in the U.K.’s fish and chip sector was typically measured by a handful of simple indicators: the quality of the fish, the crispiness of the batter, fluffiness of the chips, and the loyalty of the local customer base.
Today, those fundamentals remain essential but are no longer enough.
According to National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) President Andrew Crook, running a successful fish and chip shop in 2026… Read More
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August 3, 2026
The first commercial shipment of salmon has arrived in India under the new U.K.-India free trade agreement (FTA).
The shipment, produced by Bakkafrost Scotland and delivered to Bengaluru, India-based seafood importer Sashimi Foods, arrived on 31 July – less than two weeks after the trade agreement came into force.
The FTA eliminated the 33 percent import tariff that previously applied to Scottish salmon entering India, and industry estimates… Read More
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July 29, 2026
The European Commission recently released a Protein Action Plan, which among several goals aims to reduce import dependency and increase the supply and use of E.U.-grown protein.
Though the action plan largely prioritized integration with the bloc’s livestock and plant-based agriculture sectors, it left aquatic foods outside of the policy’s wider framework.
The European Union Seafood Alliance (EUSeA) – bringing together seafood industry… Read More
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July 28, 2026
The U.K. has an opportunity to become a global leader in land-based seafood production but only if the country’s government provides the right support infrastructure, according to a new policy blueprint.
“Investing in the U.K.’s Blue Transformation,” a policy paper conducted by the University of Exeter, insists that recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are no longer an emerging technology but a strategic opportunity to assist domestic… Read More
