salmon farming Archives - MOWI - Scotland

Chefs enjoy the first-ever Salmon Experience tour

“The depth of understanding of the Scottish fish farming industry and its communities came through in a way I hadn’t expected. It was clear that Mowi is one of Scotland’s shining lights – both as a company and through the people behind it,” remarked chef Campbell after spending two days visiting Mowi Scotland’s sites. Seven

37-year research project indicates that nutrient status of freshwater lochs is not impacted by salmon farming

Loch Arkaig Mowi Scotland announces findings from a 37-year continuous independent water quality monitoring programme which found that salmon farming in freshwater lochs did not alter the nutrient status of the water body. The study was carried out at Loch Arkaig, where Mowi farmed salmon for almost 40 years. Earlier this year, Mowi announced that

Welcome to Inchmore Visitor Experience

The official opening of Mowi’s Inchmore Visitor Experience took place on Friday 11th April, with Mowi colleagues, stakeholders and neighbours being invited along to have a look around. The visitor experience will enable a range of stakeholders, from local schools and community groups to politicians and customers, to learn more about Mowi and the aquaculture

Mowi Scotland marks 60 years of raising salmon

Mowi Scotland is celebrating 60 years dedicated to raising the finest salmon from sea to plate. From the rugged west coast, Mowi salmon is cared for by farmers in some of the Highlands and Islands’ most rural locations, providing vital employment and economic benefits locally and nationally. “60 years ago, pioneering fish farmers stocked the

1975: When petrol was 78p per gallon and the first smolts went into Loch Leven

“Clearing one of my drawers recently, I discovered a diary from 1975 containing references to the first input of smolts into the Loch Leven site on the 28th of May,” an email from Ron Stevenson reads. “I was the young site manager at the time – 50 years ago, along with an even younger Paul

Record-breaking quarter ends a record year for Mowi

Last month we announced our results for Q4, bringing a record year to a close. Globally, revenue was EUR 5.62 billion on 502,000 tonnes of salmon harvested. A harvest volume of 134,000 tonnes in the fourth quarter was itself a seasonal record. In Scotland, the operating profit was EUR 110.6 million, including EUR 23.2m in

Much improved fish health and biology for Mowi Scotland in 2024

A good performance for Mowi Scotland in 2024 with significant improvements in salmon health, welfare and performance. The year saw a 35% reduction in overall biomass mortality across all seawater farms compared to the previous year, and 45% reduction when mortality is expressed in terms of individual fish numbers. This great achievement is a testament

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