Employment decline slows in Norwegian fishing industry
NORWAY - According to Fiskeriforskning's preliminary analyses, the decline in employment in the Norwegian fishing industry is on the verge of slowing down, but there is no reason to hope for more jobs.

Cermaq Group Organisational Changes
OSLO - The Board of Directors of Cermaq ASA has approved changes in the management structure of the Group. It has also appointed two new members to the Cermaq Central Management Team.

More cod breeding expected
NORWAY - This year Norwegian fish farmers are producing 12,000 tons of cod, but predictions estimate that within ten years this volume will have increased to 100,000 tons.

Research finds fortunes in skin and bones
NORWAY - Fiskeriforskning has detected a substance in fishmeal that may amount to many hundreds of millions of Kroner (NOK) in increased revenues for the Norwegian aquaculture industry. And it's derived from what's now regarded as poor-priced by-product...

Flexibility pays
NORWAY - Companies that take uncertain times into consideration run well, independent of ownership in fishing vessels or fish farm, says Scientist John R. Isaksen.

Looking for the good sides of herring
NORWAY - New research is underway to look for components in fish that have positive health effects. Initially, the scientists are interested in the roe and milt from herring.

Is stockfish becoming trendy?
NORWAY - Italy is the big stockfish country, but the semi-prepared fish can now also become trendy in the home market, says Fiskeriforskning in its fourth and final article about Norway's oldest export product.

Cultural understanding increases seafood exports
NORWAY - “Norwegian seafood exporters are too laid back about their products in demanding export markets. Cultural sensitivity is the key to better results,” says researcher Gro Alteren in her doctoral thesis at the BI Norwegian School of Management....

New measures to protect wild salmon
NORWAY - The Norwegian Parliament (Storting) has voted to protect 29 fjords and 52 rivers and watercourses by turning them into national sanctuaries for wild salmon.

Fish on the menu for functional food research
NORWAY - Research and industry in Nordic countries are joining forces to develop healthier foods. And the healthy ingredients to come from the sea.

ISO standards will aid sustainable development
NORWAY - The sustainable development of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors will benefit from the International Standards produced by a new ISO technical committee, due to hold its first meeting in Bergen, Norway in October.

Science and strong commercial links vital for future development, says report
NORWAY - Emminent research institute Fiskeriforskning has published its annual report. The offers a clear and valuable insight into the centre's many R & D projects covering all aspects of aquaculture, from production to marketing.

Cell cultivation success marks advance for immune research in cod
NORWAY - Fiskeriforskning has successfully cultivated cod cells in the laboratory. With its own cell culture, research into cod health will be more effective.

Values are drying up
NORWAY - Stockfish that dries too much means at least 25 million NOK in lost revenues for the stockfish industry. According to Fiskeriforskning's studies, the fish should be kept in cold storage after it is brought in.

Obach takes MD seat at Skretting
NORWAY - Alex Obach has been appointed Managing Director at Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre.

Do cod avoid salmon - research still not sure
NORWAY - After recent studies, scientists still cannot prove a connection between salmon farming in fjords and the changed behaviour of coastal cod.

Scientists remain uncertain whether cod avoid salmon
NORWAY - After recent studies, the scientists still cannot prove a connection between salmon farming in fjords and the changed behaviour of the coastal cod, writes Lidunn Mosaker, Fiskeriforskning.

Good advice at the seafood counter
NORWAY - "A seafood dinner isn't just about proteins and Omega 3, but also a good food experience", says Scientist Geir Ottesen.

Is failure more important than success?
NORWAY - "If you want to succeed with new seafood products, it's as important to learn from your mistakes as to admire your successes", say Scientists Geir Ottesen and Finn-Arne Egeness.

Norway faults fish farms for 1.2 million escapes
OSLO - Norway faulted about 50 fish farming companies on Wednesday for escapes by 1.2 million salmon, cod and trout last year in a new bid to put pressure on firms to tighten their nets.

Lightly salted saithe fillets to Spain
NORWAY - Seafood-consuming Spaniards can have more products from which to choose. A new research project will study the market possibilities for frozen, lightly salted saithe in Spain.

Greece's Nireus acquires 17.9 pct of Norway's Marine Farms
NORWAY - Nireus announces the acquisition of 17.9% of the Norwegian Company Marine Farms listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The company said it acquired 6,557,497 shares based on the closing price April 16th of 23 NOK (2.85 ?) per share.

More research on live storage of caught cod
NORWAY - Cod achieves a 30-40 % higher price when it is brought to land live, yet little fish is delivered live. A new international project can explain why.

Increasing value of exported seafood
NORWAY - The export value of Norwegian seafood reached NOK 9.8 billion in the first quarter, an increase by NOK 1.4 billion - or 16.5 per cent compared with the same periode last year.

Intervet Participates in the 7th International Symposium on Viruses of Lower Vertebrates
OSLO - Karen Elina Christie (Intervet Norbio, Bergen) recently gave a talk at the 7th International Symposium on Viruses of Lower Vertebrates in Oslo (Norway) in April, 2007. The topic covered was the development of a challenge model for efficacy testing...