Tag: Salmon
Improvements to reporting the origin and traceability of meat in Helsinki restaurants
63 restaurants participated in the study, from which a total of 120 samples were collected. Salmonella was not found in the 44 Finnish meat samples examined. However, one foreign meat sample was found to be positive for salmonella. The positive sample was raw frozen chicken from Poland. No EHEC bacteria were detected. For meat traceability, […]
170 new jobs will be created
In Þorlákshöfn in the south of Iceland, construction has begun on the largest terrestrial aquaculture facility in Iceland, owned by Landeldi. Ultimately, around 40,000 tons of salmon are to be farmed at the plant per year. The company intends to use all farm waste as fertiliser. This project will create around 170 new jobs in […]
Shoppers are hoarding salmon from salad bars to save money
Certain K-Supermarket stores have resorted to removing salmon from their salad bar selection due to excessive hoarding.
Confectionery sales increase, fruit and vegetable sales decrease as the economy slows down
SOK’s parent organization S group has revealed that its operating result improved by 16 percent from the previous year to 325 million euros in 2022. The improvement was driven especially by the recovery of the hotel and restaurant business, but the trend in the Grocery business was the opposite, and the result fell by 40 […]
Sanctions for Finnish fish farmers
The ponds of Finnish fish farms are full of rings that were originally intended for export to Russia and could be grown for sale on the domestic market. However, raising them all to adulthood would require extended environmental permits. Fish farming activities in Finland require an environmental permit, which defines restrictions on the number of […]
Sámi activists won the fishing rights case
The Supreme Administrative Court has acquitted Sámi activists of violating the fishing rules of the Teno River in its ruling that the current regulations are in conflict with the Sámi constitutional rights. The charges relate to the Sámi rights to fish in the Teno River in Utsjoki and Vetsijoki without a fishing permit. In the […]
Food Authority: Do not eat reminded chocolate eggs
The Food Agency said Sunday that people should not eat Kinder egg products pulled by chocolate company Ferrero this week. Mika Varjonen According to the Food and Drug Administration, chocolate-borne salmonella epidemics are rare, but urged consumers to do so. "definitely not eating" eggs on the return list. Consumers can check if their eggs have […]
Sotenäs and the big salmon promise
In March 2020, Sotenäs municipality called a press conference. The reason was the new major investment – Europe’s largest land-based salmon farm worth between SEK 17 and 20 billion, which would put Sotenäs on the map. The multinational company Lighthouse Finance, which is behind the investment, is starting the company Quality Salmon to be able […]
The Finnish Parliament tentatively approves the coronavirus
Markus Lohi (Center), chairman of Parliament’s Social Affairs and Health Committee, announced at a press conference yesterday that the committee is proposing to amend the bill proposed by the government by raising the minimum age from 12 to 16 years. All 16-17 year olds, as well as people who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, […]
Large fire at salmon factory has created corrosive chemical emissions
In connection with the fire at a salmon factory in Hvide Sande on Wednesday evening, a chemical spill occurred in the sea area. The chemicals have been released into the fjord and have colored the water red. It can be corrosive to the touch. The Central and West Jutland Police inform this on Twitter. Police […]
40 people evacuated during a fire in a salmon factory in Hvide Sande
– We gathered them in a swimming pool nearby, and from there they are transported on to places where they can spend the night, says the chief of guards. Around 02 o’clock the wind has turned and the smoke is blowing north in the direction of the fjord and away from the city. The fire […]
40 people evacuated during fire
There are about 70 firefighters present. The fire developed dangerous smoke Wednesday night that lay low over a cottage area. Therefore, several residents in the area had to be evacuated. – We gathered them in a swimming pool nearby, and from there they are transported on to places where they can spend the night, said […]
Finnish Customs introduces pilot project for automated border crossing
The pilot project will be carried out at the Kivilompolo border crossing point. New solutions for the flow of information, identification of transport data and quicker border crossing will be tested, aiming to facilitate the digitalisation of logistics. These will be tested with transports under the transit procedure arriving to Finland from Norway. Intelligent technologies […]
Bleikja with feta cheese and pistachios
The fish can be served with vegetables, potatoes and a cold sauce. It is not only a healthy dish, but also surprising with its unique, luxurious taste. It is very quick to prepare and delicious at the same time. The author of the recipe is Hildur Ruth. photo: mbl.is / Hildur Rut Ingimarsdóttir Ingredients: 500 […]
Right now
Salmon farming in Säffle will, among other things, use fishmeal as feed, a product that can have negative consequences for marine ecosystems and local fishing communities in South America and West Africa, among other places. Mother Mbengue, who is a fisherman in Senegal, says that their means of subsistence have been worsened by the increased […]
The genetic diversity of Baltic salmon has decreased
Over the past 100 years, the genetic diversity of Baltic salmon has decreased and this may affect the salmon’s ability to cope with future climate and environmental changes, shows a new study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. At the same time, the genetic alignment goes at different speeds in different rivers. In the […]
Strong differences in the dividends of large Nordic companies
There are large differences in how the dividends, of money to shareholders, from large companies in the Nordic region have developed over the past two years and the Swedish companies have had by far the largest increase this year, according to Ekot’s survey. Molly Guggenheimer, equity strategist at Danske Bank, says that this is partly […]
Three deaths in salmonella outbreaks linked to natural remedies
In Denmark, three people have died after an outbreak of salmonella that can be linked to seed capsules sold as natural remedies. A total of 33 people have become ill. The three products believed to be behind the salmonella outbreak have been recalled.
Three died of salmonella after eating capsules
Three people have died of salmonella after eating the herbal remedy “Remember Psyllium Seeds”. This is stated by the Statens Serum Institut. 19 have been hospitalized, and a total of 33 people aged 2-92 years have become ill with salmonella after ingesting the seed husks, which are ingested in capsules. The company Orkla Care A […]
Three died of salmonella after eating herbal medicine
Three people have died of salmonella after eating the herbal remedy “Remember Psyllium Seeds”. This is stated by the Statens Serum Institut. 19 have been hospitalized, and a total of 33 people aged 2-92 years have become ill with salmonella after ingesting the seed husks, which are ingested in capsules. The company Orkla Care A […]
Former Prime Minister launches new Scottish Independence Party
The former head of government of Scotland, also the former leader of the Scottish ruling party SNP, Alex Salmond, has today launched a new Scottish independence party that will run in the elections in May. His aim is to strengthen the issue of independence in Scotland so that it will be politically impossible for the […]
Missing ring binders postpone lawsuit over cheating in aquaculture
A comprehensive environmental case about fraud in the millions in Horsens Fjord has been postponed for five months. This is because important evidence in the form of 77 ring binders has disappeared. It writes TV2 East Jutland. Originally, a verdict should have been handed down in the case on Monday, but after the ring binders, […]
Important message to the public in Björklinge, Skuttunge, Läby in Uppsala municipality, Uppsala county.
The Swedish catch quotas for salmon are being reviewed, a review that benefits Norrbotten and Västerbotten. “The new quotas for the country are larger for this year and then it is appropriate that the increase is fished where the strong salmon stocks are,” says Håkan Carlstrand, investigator at the Swedish Maritime Administration.
Important message to the public in Björklinge, Skuttunge, Läby in Uppsala municipality, Uppsala county.
The problem of sick and dead salmon in the Torne River, among other places, may prove to be an international problem. Namely, there have been reports of similar problems from Norway, Scotland and Ireland, says Charlotte Axén, Acting State Veterinarian at SVA, the Swedish Veterinary Institute. Last spring began a Swedish monitoring program whose purpose […]
From Iceland – Austurlands Food Coop Sushi Pop-Up: Just Eat It!
Do you remember that landslide in Seyðisfjörður in December? Food Coop Austurlands, the pioneer of Seyðisfjörður, which seeks to move unavailable fresh produce to every corner of Iceland, received a big blow from it. You could recognize them from their Thursday markets on Skúlagata 13 or their vegetable delivery boxes, which were more or less […]
Important message to the public in Björklinge, Skuttunge, Läby in Uppsala municipality, Uppsala county.
One year after the plans for Europe’s largest salmon farm on land were presented, it is clear that everything will take time. At the beginning of July, the municipality expects to be able to show maps and descriptions of the area to the public, in about a year the detailed plan can be completed. “We […]
The passengers spent the night on the Baldur ferry after an engine failure
The Baldur ferry from Breiðafjörður has been drifting outside Stykkishólmur Harbor since yesterday afternoon after its engine failed halfway between Flatey and Stykkishólmur, according to Skessuhorn. About 20 passengers, a crew of eight, six cars and several trucks with 80 tons of salmon were stuck on board overnight in strong winds and high waves. The […]
Microphone monitoring can reduce food waste
Acoustic recordings can be used both in animal husbandry and for the monitoring of biological diversity. This is shown by research at the Norwegian Institute for Natural Research. With the help of sound recordings, you can get an idea of what the animals are doing, even if the visibility is limited by, for example, dense […]
Scottish Prime Minister questioned – may be forced to resign
The largest opposition party in the Scottish Parliament, the Conservative Tories, wants to conduct a no-confidence vote against Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Sturgeon is accused, among other things, of lying to parliament in connection with sexual harassment accusations against her representative in the post of Prime Minister, Alex Salmond. During an eight-hour committee hearing […]
Unusual salmonella spreads: “Can affect food supply”
An unusually deadly species of salmonella has been found in wild boar in Sörmland. It is adapted for pigs and should not be dangerous to humans as long as the meat is cooked through, for pigs it can lead to blood poisoning and a quick death. Axel Sannö is a researcher at the Swedish University […]
FACTS: Fishing quotas can be traded freely – but there is a ceiling
* There are, for example, species such as herring, mackerel, sandeel, sprat and blue whiting. * The fishing permits are distributed to the individual member countries by means of quotas. * The quotas determine the proportion of a vessel or a fisherman entitled to catch from the total allowable catch of different species of fish. […]
Truck with tons of salmon overturned – E6 partially shut down during Monday morning
On the E6 between Tanum and Munkedal, the road has been closed since last Sunday. The reason is that a truck filled with 21 tons of salmon must be salvaged after an accident. Traffic has previously been diverted via road 896 to Dingle, and now a lane in a southerly direction will be open – […]
The fishing rules for our rivers will be reviewed
To save the wild salmon and trout stocks in our Baltic rivers, the fishing rules will be reviewed. Therefore, SLU has produced a biological data for all Baltic rivers from Norrbotten down to Uppland. The Swedish Maritime Administration is working on the revision of the rules, and in the spring a proposal will be submitted […]
Researcher sees no need to coronate test pets
There is no evidence that our pets carry the coronavirus infection to a degree that affects the spread of infection between humans. This is what Anne Sofie Hammer says, who as an associate professor at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Copenhagen has special expertise in diseases in fur animals […]
Three brands resemble eggs with a salmonella risk
Kieku, Kesko’s Pirkka brand and the S Group’s Kotimaista brands have been pulled off the shelves. Packs of ten leisure domestic eggs are part of the return process, as are packs of ten eggs and six eggs. Kieku has also added its four-egg packaging with the Kieku brand to the recall. All eggs come from […]
FACTS: Minister slims dietary advice and recommends less meat
See the dietary advice here: * Eat plant-rich, varied and not too much. In a plant-rich and varied diet, legumes, nuts, seeds and grain products are important sources of protein. It is important to eat varied to get all the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients one needs. * Eat more vegetables and fruits. Feel free […]
From Iceland – Sigyn: Ride or Die Loki
Strengths: Her name literally means “victorious boyfriend”Weaknesses: She’s a short-tempered simp for LokiModern analogy: GFOTY, but less trendy, as if she were a nurse or something Sigyn is not exactly a bad bitch but she tries. Many consider her the goddess of victory and she is also Loki’s wife (or at least one of them). […]
Hydropower is not considered a sustainable energy source
Hydropower is not considered a sustainable energy source according to a proposal from the EU Commission which has presented a list of green investments. The list of sustainable investments is a consequence of the EU’s green investment. With environmental adaptations such as the construction of salmon ladders, hydropower can be added to the list, says […]
Dane arrested in Spain is suspected of abusing daughter
A 50-year-old man with an Icelandic and Danish touch has been arrested by Spanish police in the Spanish port city of Alicante. It informs Spanish police Policia Nacional on Twitter on Tuesday. The man has been wanted by Danish police because he is suspected in a case of sexual abuse of a minor girl. It […]
Salmon CEO neglected accounting and took out illegal loans
P4 Väst has previously reported that two members of the board of the company Quality Salmon, which is behind the planned salmon farm in Sotenäs, have been involved in a major bankruptcy scandal. Now the company’s front figure and CEO Roy Høiås is in bad weather. The annual reports of the Norwegian company Lighthouse Finance, […]
Thousands of pigs killed after salmonella outbreak
In total, almost 5,000 pigs have been killed in Skåne since several farms were affected by salmonella outbreaks. The infection has been discovered in several places, and on a farm with large-scale production, all animals had to be killed, reports ATL. Salmonella has been discovered during sampling in connection with slaughter, and a farm has […]
