Cooke Aquaculture has hit out at what it says are misleading claims about the industry on social media by at least two anti-salmon farming groups.

The company points the finger at the Atlantic Salmon Federation and Wildfish UK’s “Off the Table” campaign which it claims are deceiving consumers.

Cooke Aquaculture said: “It has come to our attention that these organisations are receiving money from foundations and individuals with the intent to disrupt food security, harm seafood farmers’ jobs, and the local businesses that supply vital goods and services to the aquaculture food farming sector in coastal communities globally.

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In 2025, the company used ROV technology to replace 2,469 theoretical annual dives in mooring operations and to perform more than 1,000 underwater interventions remotely.

In 2025, Ventisqueros made progress in incorporating underwater robotics to perform operational tasks at its aquaculture facilities, reducing the need for diving operations related to anchoring and infrastructure maintenance.

Through the use of ROV (remotely operated vehicle) systems, the company was able to replace 2,469 theoretical annual dives in mooring operations, thereby preventing workers from being exposed to the risks associated with these tasks.

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Several U.S. markets recorded price declines during the week following the elections, while the Democratic Party's gains raised expectations of a more favorable political environment for certain segments of the industry.

The election results could significantly influence future decisions concerning seafood trade, fisheries management, environmental regulations and federal support programs.

With Democrats preparing to assume control of Congress in January 2027, industry representatives will be watching developments involving the 2027 federal budget, the Farm Bill and funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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BioMar Ecuador has officially inaugurated the first phase of its facility expansion on 29 October, scaling up manufacturing capacity to satisfy escalating local demand for high-performance shrimp feed.

The milestone advances the company’s strategic program to elevate annual plant capacity from 300,000 to 410,000 tonnes during 2026 by optimizing current infrastructure and commissioning a new line, backed by toll-milling partnerships.

"Ecuador is one of the most important shrimp markets globally, and we see strong potential for continued growth," stated Henrik Aarestrup, VP LATAM Shrimp & Hatchery at BioMar.

BioMar Ecuador has broadened its client portfolio from small and medium-sized farms to long-term partnerships with leading producers. Managing Director Andres Rivadulla emphasized that the opening establishes the platform for the next development phase, which is slated to incorporate an additional 200,000 to 300,000 tonnes of capacity alongside extensive site infrastructure improvements.

Land-based salmon farmer Salmon Evolution (OSE: SALME) continues to progress its Phase 2 ramp-up at Indre Harøy, having recently completed the handover of four new tanks. This milestone brings the facility's total operational capacity to eight tanks.

The expansion project remains on schedule. The next two tanks are set to enter operation later this quarter, while the final two tanks are scheduled to become operational in Q1 2027.

Preparations for upcoming biomass introductions are well underway. Approximately 560,000 smolt are scheduled for stocking over the coming weeks. This will lift total planned 2026 stocking volume at Indre Harøy to approximately 2.8 million smolt, up sharply from around 1.7 million stocked in 2025.

Salmon Evolution remains focused on meeting combined Phase 1 and Phase 2 production targets, aiming to leverage increased production volumes to drive down unit operating costs. The company maintains harvest guidance of 11,000 to 12,000 tonnes HOG for 2027, targeting full production run-rate by mid-2027.

Western Paraná registers the largest weekly drop, of 0.38%

Farm-gate prices for Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) registered minor fluctuations across major Brazilian producing regions monitored by the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea) during the week of November 2nd to 6th, 2026.

Western Paraná recorded the sharpest weekly drop, easing 0.38% compared to the previous week to stand at R$ 8.67 (US$ 1.51) per kilogram. Downward adjustments were also observed in the Great Lakes region, where prices fell 0.21% to R$ 9.42 (US$ 1.64)/kg, and in Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba, which slipped 0.11% to R$ 9.28 (US$ 1.61)/kg.

Conversely, values held firm across other monitored basins. Quotes in Morada Nova de Minas remained stable at R$ 9.24 (US$ 1.61)/kg, while Northern Paraná commanded the market peak at R$ 10.03 (US$ 1.74)/kg, according to official benchmark data compiled by Cepea.

The Food for Feed investigation highlights weaknesses in seafood traceability, with environmental and labour concerns raising questions about the visibility of activities further upstream.

The Outlaw Ocean Project’s Food for Feed investigation examines the global fishmeal industry, tracing the journey of marine ingredients from fishing vessels and processing plants through to their use in aquaculture feed.

Its accompanying Bait to Plate tool maps the movement of fishmeal through feed mills and fish farms to retailers, comparing companies’ sustainability claims with reported concerns linked to their suppliers.

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Lerøy Seafood Group’s fish farming division today reported a turnaround in earnings in the third quarter of this year compared to the same period last year.

The Norwegian group’s salmon and trout farming operations made an operating profit of NOK 113 million (£9m) in Q3 2026, in contrast to the NOK -306m operating loss of Q3 2025. Operating EBIT per kilo was NOK 2.1 (Q3 2025: NOK -5.2).

Harvest volume in Q3 2025 was 54,680 gutted weight tonnes, 8% lower than in the same period last year.

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