Austrian food-tech start-up Revo Foods is launching “EL BLANCO”, an alternative to black cod made of fungi protein and microalgae oils. The product is produced with a new 3D extrusion technology, giving an attractive look of scaled fish filets. This product shows the versatility of 3D Extrusion Technology to create filet-, and steak-like products at scale.

Following the successful launch of “THE FILET – Inspired by Salmon”, Austrian food-tech company Revo Foods is now introducing its newest innovation: EL BLANCO – Inspired by Black Cod. EL BLANCO is a whitefish-filet alternative for black cod. 

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A consortium of companies in Norway and Iceland have put into use netting that’s been derived from recycled fishing gear.

Nofir has joined with AKVA Group Egersund Net, Aquafil, Grieg Seafood and Hampiðjan to developed and produced this first net for salmon farming use, made using nylon recycled from used nets, fishing gear and other products. The filaments are made from regenerated nylon from ECONYL, and the project is supported by Handelens Miljøfond.

The first net has been made for a Grieg Seafood facility.

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Farmed salmon contributed £187 million to the economy of Scotland’s Western Isles in 2024, according to figures from industry body Salmon Scotland.

The value reflects sales from farming operations in the islands, which support 420 full-time jobs — making salmon farming one of the largest private sector employers in the region.

The figures come in the wake of a Scottish parliamentary rural affairs committee report, which called for stronger regulation of the sector. Some stakeholders have pushed for a moratorium on new farm sites due to environmental concerns.

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Bioled Photoperiod, a leading Chilean innovator in aquaculture photoperiod systems, has forged a strategic representation agreement with Tilad Group, a Riyadh-based conglomerate specializing in sustainable solutions across diverse industries, including aquaculture.

This partnership marks a significant step in bringing Bioled's cutting-edge technology to the rapidly expanding aquaculture sector in Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

The alliance will facilitate the deployment of Bioled's advanced equipment and services in both existing and future aquaculture projects, promoting greater efficiency, responsibility, and sustainability within the region's burgeoning industry.

Cristina Navarro, General Manager of Bioled, emphasized the agreement's strategic importance, stating, "This milestone enables us to introduce our technology to a dynamic and fast-growing market. Saudi Arabia is at the forefront of major aquaculture initiatives, and we are confident that we will serve as a pivotal partner in enhancing both productivity and sustainability for local producers."

Franco Cerda, Head of Aquaculture at Tilad Group, echoed this sentiment, adding, "We recognize the exceptional quality and impactful nature of Bioled's solutions and believe they will deliver substantial value to our clientele. This alliance reinforces our unwavering commitment to advancing state-of-the-art technologies within Saudi Arabia's aquaculture industry."

Port Lincoln, Australia-based vertically integrated shellfish producer Yumbah Aquaculture is making progress in its attempt to acquire Eyre Peninsula, Australia-based aquaculture company Clean Seas.

Business News Australia has reported that the deal is worth AUS 28.1 million (USD 17.1 million, EUR 16.2 million). 

Clean Seas' voted to move forward with the deal in February 2025. Then on 31 March, the company announced that it had entered a Scheme Implementation Deed (SID) wherein Yumbah would acquire all shares in the company for AUS .14 (USD .09, EUR .08) per share.

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A decline in salmon production in the Magallanes region of Chile has led to the loss of 1,500 processing jobs, an industry spokesman has said.

Carlos Odebret, president of the Magallanes Salmon Farmers Association, highlighted the job losses in a call for the government to address challenges to the sector’s growth.

More than three years ago, the Magallanes salmon industry recorded its peak production, reaching 180,000 tonnes. Last year, salmon production was 100,000 tonnes, a 44.4% drop.

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The sale of Benchmark Genetics, the aquaculture breeding, egg supply and genetics services business, has now concluded and the company is now part of the Novo Holdings portfolio.

The Benchmark Group announced in November that it had agreed to sell its genetics arm to Novo Holdings, the holding and investment company responsible for managing the assets and the wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

The sale valued Benchmark Genetics at up to £260m on, including an initial consideration of £230m and an additional contingent consideration of up to £30m in the form of an earn-out.

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