Matthew Wilcox

Freelance Writer at Screen Rant

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Salmon Evolution completes critical intake work for next phase of land-based site

4 days ago | salmonbusiness.com | Matthew Wilcox

Salmon Evolution completes key seawater intake milestone for Indre Harøy Phase 2. Land-based salmon farming company Salmon Evolution has completed installation of two new seawater intake pipelines at its Indre Harøy facility in Norway, marking a major milestone in the development of the project’s second phase. The newly installed pipelines reach depths of approximately 25 and 95 metres, drawing water from below the sea lice layer to improve fish health and ensure consistent water quality.
Land-based producer enters post-smolt market with first delivery

4 days ago | salmonbusiness.com | Matthew Wilcox

LAXEY completes first post-smolt delivery, launching second revenue stream. Icelandic land-based salmon farmer LAXEY has delivered its first batch of post-smolt to a long-term partner, marking a key operational milestone and the start of recurring revenue from its dual-model strategy. In addition to producing harvest-ready salmon, LAXEY will allocate part of its capacity to raising and selling high-quality post-smolt to other aquaculture companies.
Scottish island with ruined castle near salmon farming hub hits market at £5.5 million

4 days ago | salmonbusiness.com | Matthew Wilcox

Gully family to sell Hebridean island estate after 80 years of stewardship. The Island of Shuna, a 1,000-acre private island off Scotland’s west coast with historical ties to aquaculture and a now-ruined Edwardian castle, has been listed for sale by the Gully family after eight decades of ownership. Located in Loch Melfort, near Oban, Shuna has long served as a mixed-use estate, combining farming, holiday accommodation, and coastal activity.
Scottish Sea Farms rethinks China strategy after on-the-ground insights

4 days ago | salmonbusiness.com | Matthew Wilcox

Scottish Sea Farms eyes growth in China and Taiwan after sales team visit. Scottish Sea Farms (SSF) has reported an uptick in orders from customers in China and Taiwan following a recent sales visit aimed at strengthening its position in the Asian market. Sales team members Georgie MacKenzie and James Grant travelled to the region to meet with long-term partners and explore opportunities for growth, marking the company’s first visit to China since 2018.
Tesco to switch to 100% Scottish salmon in all Scottish stores by 2026

4 days ago | salmonbusiness.com | Matthew Wilcox

Tesco commits to 100% Scottish-sourced salmon in Scottish stores by 2026. Tesco has announced plans to move to 100% Scottish-sourced fresh salmon and beef in its Scottish stores by spring 2026, strengthening its sourcing credentials and increasing support for domestic producers.
Study links river flow levels to survival of juvenile salmon in UK

4 days ago | salmonbusiness.com | Matthew Wilcox

Low water levels and weirs delay salmon migration in River Usk, NRW study finds. New research from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has highlighted the extent to which juvenile Atlantic salmon (smolts) are being delayed or lost during their seaward migration in the River Usk, due to man-made barriers and low river flows. The findings are the latest from the River Usk Smolt Telemetry Project, launched in 2021 to track tagged fish using acoustic telemetry.
Broodstock Capital enters farming with majority stake in RAS producer

5 days ago | salmonbusiness.com | Matthew Wilcox

Broodstock Capital acquires majority stake in Neptun Salmo to build independent hatchery platform. Private equity investor Broodstock Capital has acquired a majority stake in Neptun Salmo , a hatchery producer based in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway. The investment combines a share purchase from existing owners with a capital injection to support further growth.
‘We don’t know where they’re from’: Escaped salmon spark inquiry

5 days ago | salmonbusiness.com | Matthew Wilcox

Reports of escaped farmed salmon caught in Sørfold. The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has received reports that approximately 10 farmed salmon have been caught by recreational fishers near Straumen in Sørfold municipality, Nordland, over the past few days. At present, the directorate states it cannot link the captures to any known escape event. Contact has been made with aquaculture companies operating in the area. The fish caught are reported to weigh around 6 kilograms.
From Chile to Norway: Which countries are cracking down on salmon escapes?

5 days ago | salmonbusiness.com | Matthew Wilcox

New study assesses global escape policies in salmon farming. A new global review of policies regulating farmed salmon escapes has found wide variation in regulatory approaches, with many regions still lacking effective measures to mitigate ecological risks. The study, published in Marine Policy, reviewed frameworks in 14 leading salmon-producing regions, including Ireland, Norway, Chile, and Canada.
Former Skretting CEO: ‘AI is finally delivering real value in aquaculture’

5 days ago | salmonbusiness.com | Matthew Wilcox

Therese Log Bergjord backs AI fish sorting firm Aquaticode. Therese Log Bergjord, former CEO of Skretting and current board member of Kverva and Nordic Aqua Partners, has joined aquaculture technology company Aquaticode as Strategic Advisor. Aquaticode specialises in AI-driven phenotyping—using computer vision and machine learning to assess and sort fish based on visible traits such as size, sex, deformities, and early signs of disease.