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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February 27, 2026
Frøya, Norway-headquartered salmon-farming firm Måsøval reported record annual harvest volumes in 2025 and has said in its most recent financial report that it has built a solid operational and biological foundation for 2026.
Reporting its Q4 2025 and preliminary full-year results on 26 February, Måsøval informed the Euronext Growth (Oslo) stock exchange that it harvested 8,684 gutted weight tons (GWT) of salmon in Q4, including 2,875 GWT… Read More
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February 27, 2026
European fishing, aquaculture, and seafood processing and trading organizations are calling on the European Commission to urgently correct the implementation of the E.U.’s Fisheries Control Regulation, warning that new rules implemented last month risk undermining safety at sea, legal certainty, and the competitiveness of European operators.
In a joint statement, Seafood Europe, the European Association of Fish Producer Organizations (EAPO),… Read More
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February 26, 2026
Bergen, Norway-headquartered Lerøy Seafood Group (LSG) has reported solid operational performance in the fourth quarter of 2025, with strong contributions from its Farming segment and positive results in its downstream VAP, Sales, and Distribution (VAPS&D) arm.
According to its Q4 2025 financial report, LSG’s operational EBIT totaled NOK 758 million (USD 79.2 million, EUR 67.2 million) in the three-month period, a decrease of NOK 41 million… Read More
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February 24, 2026
A new report from the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) has reignited scrutiny of Ghana’s industrial trawl sector, finding that large volumes of illegal bycatch – including juvenile fish critical to artisanal fisheries – continue to enter supply chains.
EJF’s report, “Breaking the Vicious Circle,” states that 53 percent to 60 percent of industrial trawler landings in Ghana consist of bycatch, much of it prohibited under national… Read More
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February 24, 2026
Global seafood companies are increasing their public commitments to supply chain traceability, but most still lack credible plans to deliver on those promises, according to a new report conducted by the FAIRR Initiative.
FAIRR’s latest report, “Traceability in Seafood Supply Chains: An Imperative for Investors,” includes the latest updates on Phase 2 of a coordinated investor-focused analysis regarding traceability commitments from seven… Read More
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February 20, 2026
Scottish salmon remains the leading food export out of the U.K. – outperforming cheese, chocolate, and lamb – after overseas sales totaled GBP 828 million (USD 1.1 billion, EUR 947.4 million) in 2025, representing a decrease of 2 percent compared to the previous year, according to new figures from HM Revenue & Customs.
The volume of salmon sold rose to a record 110,942 metric tons (MT), which was up 9 percent year over year.
“Underlining… Read More
AKVA closes 2025 with strong revenues, solid order intake, and a defined strategy for further growth
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February 17, 2026
Aquaculture technology firm AKVA group reported a sharp rise in revenue and order intake in the fourth quarter of 2025, capping a strong finish to the year via positive land-based project growth and continued momentum in sea-based projects.
AKVA posted Q4 revenues of NOK 1.11 billion (USD 116.3 million, EUR 98 million), which was up 41 percent year over year, along with EBIT of NOK 44 million (USD 4.6 million, EUR 3.9 million), which marked a… Read More
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February 16, 2026
Global seafood markets have entered 2026 on steadier footing than expected, with resilient consumer demand continuing to support prices across key farmed species.
This resilience has come despite geopolitical uncertainty, shifting trade flows, and tight supply conditions, according to the latest RaboResearch aquaculture outlook report from Rabobank.
The report claims easing inflation in major market economies has helped sustain consumption as… Read More
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February 13, 2026
Frøya, Norway-headquartered salmon-farming firm SalMar closed out 2025 with a positive fourth quarter, underpinned by record harvest volumes, lower costs across its value chain, and rising salmon prices.
The firm’s Q4 operational EBIT came in at NOK 1.83 billion (USD 192.9 million, EUR 161.9 million), with total harvest volumes of 84,100 gutted weight tons (GWT) and EBIT per kilogram of NOK 21.80 (USD 2.29, EUR 1.92). Revenues reached nearly… Read More
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February 12, 2026
Bergen, Norway-headquartered salmon-farming firm Mowi closed out 2025 with record-breaking revenues and harvest volumes, capping a year of strong operational delivery despite a challenging global salmon market.
During Q4, the firm reported revenues of EUR 1.59 billion (USD 1.9 billion) and operational EBIT of EUR 213 million (USD 253.5 million). In the corresponding period of 2024, these totals stood at EUR 1.5 billion (USD 1.8 billion) and EUR… Read More
