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Wrasse performance beyond expectations
Mowi’s production of ballan wrasse that aid in natural sea lice control has exceeded expectations. Wrasse and lumpfish – also referred to collectively as “cleaner fish” – are effective “pickers” that help keep larger fish like salmon clean of tiny external parasites. Mowi Scotland’s cleaner fish are raised in recirculating aquaculture facilities across the UK
Hervé Migaud joins Mowi Scotland as Fish Health, Welfare & Biology Director
Mowi Scotland is pleased to announce that Hervé Migaud is joining the company as Fish Health, Welfare & Biology Director. Hervé’s previous post was Professor and Head of the Production Research Group at the Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling. He brings with him over 20 years of experience and applied expertise working in collaboration
MacLean’s Nose and Invasion Bay farms receive ASC Certification
Congratulations to the teams at MacLean’s Nose and Invasion Bay for working towards Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) accreditation, which was officially awarded to both Loch Sunart farms last month. MacLean’s Nose (pictured above) and Invasion Bay are the latest Mowi farms to receive ASC accreditation, bringing the total number of accredited farms to 14. The
MOWI Salmon is a winner this Christmas
Good Housekeeping Institute awards MOWI smoked salmon as ‘best for traditionalists’ What better way to get into the festive spirit than treating yourself to some MOWI smoked salmon? Especially when a panel of tasters at the Good Housekeeping Institute has awarded it ‘best for traditionalists’. Our smoked salmon is expertly cured, dried and smoked and
Significant investment in Kingairloch
The team at Kingairloch is enjoying new facilities, as well as equipment and infrastructure upgrades, following a six-figure investment at the site. A new shore base has been created at Kingairloch which includes new offices, toilets, shower, kitchen dining area, drying room and a laboratory, significantly improving facilities for the team of six at the
RSPCA teams enjoy visit to Mowi’s sites to update their knowledge and see latest innovations
We were pleased to recently host a ‘live’ visit of senior representatives from the RSPCA and RSPCA Assured scheme. While ‘virtual’ audits have been ongoing since the pandemic began, it is certainly nice to meet again face to face. The visitors toured our Inchmore hatchery and Loch Lochy freshwater sites followed by a tour around
Camilla Eslea is a welcome addition to the fleet
Our new thermolicer, officially the highest capacity thermolicer in the world, has already made a positive impact and is a welcome addition to the tools we use as part of our fish welfare programme. The Camilla Eslea, 35 metres long and 14.3 metres wide and with a deck space of 377m², is now fully operational,
Every little helps – MOWI range now available at Tesco
As the roll out of the MOWI range of products continues to gather momentum, another milestone has been reached with retail availability at the UK’s largest retailer, Tesco. The full range of products is available to buy in-store and online which includes MOWI Rich Cold Smoked Salmon Slices; Piri Piri Slow Roast Salmon Fillets and
Court order sought to protect health and safety
Mowi Scotland is seeking a permanent interdict (injunction) against an individual who, despite repeated requests not to do so, has continued to put himself and the company’s employees and animals at risk. Scotland’s largest salmon aquaculture company has commenced proceedings seeking orders preventing Don Staniford from entering onto, attaching vessels to or approaching within 15