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Scotland’s largest salmon aquaculture firm has confirmed the appointment of Meritxell Diez-Padrisa as Production Director, starting February. Diez-Padrisa replaces outgoing director Gideon Pringle.  After a thorough recruitment process of qualified internal and external persons, the company is pleased to have awarded the position to an internal candidate. Ms Diez-Padrisa (DVM), has been employed with the

November 2019; Around 50 people attended an open day held at Kyleakin Connections on Saturday, organised by the Mowi Feed Mill team. The event, which ran from 10am until 1pm, attracted a broad mix of local people, including young families, keen to understand more about the Feed Mill. Over 40 people took the opportunity to

Warmer than average sea temperatures this year, beginning late winter to its peak in July, have provided challenges to salmon and lumpfish survival at several of Mowi’s salmon farms in Scotland.  A recent inspection of Mowi’s Bagh Dail nan Ceann farm by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) raised concern that lumpfish* health and

Given the successful application for a salmon farm near the isle of Scalpay, Mowi confirms the closure of Loch Ewe, as previously proposed by the company. “This relocation initiative aligns our growth plans with the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy & Connectivity Committee’s (RECC) recent recommendations to sustainably grow our fish production levels over the next

Scotland’s biggest salmon producer has joined the street food movement to provide a fundraising boost to charities across Scotland. Mowi will be hitting the road with its eye catching Mowi Salmon Wagon following its launch at the company’s Consumer Products UK headquarters in Rosyth, Fife, earlier today, Friday July 19th. The wagon serves delicious salmon

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) announced today an update to its Salmon Standard and Freshwater Trout Standard, thus resolving inconsistencies between the two standards and allowing for salmon smolt production to be audited against the Trout Standard.   The ASC update followed a rigorous multi-stakeholder, science-based review process, as part of ASC’s ongoing commitment to continuously

Mowi, the world’s largest salmon farming company, has revealed plans to relocate two of its salmon farm sites to locations more appropriate for modern day aquaculture. Loch Ewe and Loch Duich are two sites the company has identified as candidates for relocation due to the enclosed nature of the sea lochs where the farms are

The Eilean Dorcha Festival (EDF) announced today its partnership with the country’s largest salmon aquaculture company, Mowi. “EDF are delighted to have attracted Mowi as sponsors of the event which highlights the company’s commitment to supporting the local community of Uist and Benbecula. We are thrilled to welcome Mowi on board, a partnership with a

Mowi’s salmon farm in the Ardnamurchan Peninsula is soon to receive a brand new and state-of-the-art feed barge. The 400-tonne ‘SeaMate’ vessel has been built in Inverness by long-standing supplier Gael Force. The SeaMate is a significant investment to Maclean’s Nose. The barge features the very latest technology and innovation, increasing not only the efficiency

Our Commitment to Sustainable Salmon Farming Mowi’s most material value driver is the responsible development of aquaculture. We have more than 50 years’ experience of salmon farming in Scotland. We have invested over £200m in 3 years in our systems, processes and people to ensure we produce the best quality fish for our customers. Our activities are regulated, licensed and