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    • Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. Seafood Availability 

      Anderson, James L.; Asche, Frank; Garlock, Taryn; Hegde, Shraddha; Ropicki, Andrew; Straume, Hans-Martin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Seafood is the food group with the highest share traded, and the U.S. is the world’s largest seafood importer, importing 79% of the seafood consumed. Hence, a study examining the impacts of the measures to contain COVID-19 ...
    • Insights from transaction data: Norwegian aquaculture exports 

      Straume, Hans-Martin; Landazuri-Tveteraas, Ursula; Oglend, Atle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      This paper discusses how transaction data can be used to shed light on trade dynamics in seafood exports, with Norwegian salmon exports as the case. There is a large literature on exports and imports of salmon between ...
    • Insights into the potential of the Atlantic cod gut microbiome as biomarker of oil contamination in the marine environment 

      Walter, Juline Marta; Bagi, Andrea; Pampanin, Daniela Maria (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Background: Microorganisms are widespread in all environments, including in and on animal bodies. The gut microbiome has an essential influence on fish health, and is affected by several persistent and harmful organic and ...
    • Intermediaries in Norwegian salmon exports 

      Straume, Hans-Martin; Asche, Frank; Øglend, Atle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Production of a number of important aquaculture species is highly export oriented, and intermediaries play an important role in the supply chains facilitating the trade. This paper examines the role of intermediaries (e.g. ...
    • Investigation of growth performance of post-smolt Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) in semi closed containment system: A big-scale benchmark study 

      Øvrebø, Tarald Kleppa; Vigo, Pablo Balseiro; Imsland, Albert; Stefansson, Sigurd Olav; Tveterås, Ragnar; Sveier, Harald; Handeland, Sigurd Olav (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      The Norwegian salmon industry faces challenges related to sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) infestations, escapees, diseases and environmental impact. Semi-closed containment systems (S-CCS) have been proposed to abate ...
    • Is capture-based aquaculture viable? The case of Atlantic cod in Norway 

      Pettersen, Ingrid Kristine; Asche, Frank; Bronnmann, Julia; Sogn-Grundvåg, Geir; Straume, Hans-Martin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Capture-based aquaculture (CBA) is an important branch of the aquaculture industry that differs from closed cycle farming in that the stocking material consists of captured wild fish or other aquatic organisms. By skipping ...
    • Large buyers at a fish auction: The case of the Norwegian pelagic auction 

      Sogn-Grundvåg, Geir; Zhang, Dengjun; Iversen, Audun (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)
      This paper explores the role of large buyers at the Norwegian pelagic auction. The auction is electronic, with no product inspections and conducted on a first-price, sealed-bid basis. Hedonic price modelling was applied ...
    • Life cycle assessment of tomato production for different production strategies in Norway 

      Naseer, Muhammad; Persson, Tomas; Hjelkrem, Anne-Grete Roer; Ruoff, Peter; Verheul, Michel (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      The availability of fresh vegetables grown in greenhouses under controlled conditions throughout the year has given rise to concerns about their impact on the environment. In high latitude countries such as Norway, greenhouse ...
    • Lønnsom foredling av sjømat i Norge 

      Digre, Hanne; Bar, Eirin Marie Skjøndal; Mathiassen, John Reidar Bartle; Standal, Dag; Grimsmo, Leif; Henriksen, Kristian; Romsdal, Anita; Asche, Frank (Research report, 2014)
      Automatisering og robotisering av produksjonsprosesser forventes å få en sentral plass i samfunnet. I en utredning fra Stiftelsen for Strategisk Forsking i Sverige, forventes det at i løpet av en periode på 20 år, vil hele ...
    • Modell for vurdering av berikningssaker – revidert versjon. Uttalelse fra Faggruppe for ernæring, dietetiske produkter, ny mat og allergi i Vitenskapskomiteen for mattrygghet 

      Haugen, Margaretha; Andersen, Lene Frost; Frølich, Wenche; Frøyland, Livar; Halvorsen, Ragnhild; Meltzer, Helle Margrete; Narvhus, Judith; Paulsen, Jan Erik (Research report, 2009)
      Faggruppen for ernæring, dietetiske produkter, ny mat og allergi publiserte 27. februar 2006 en norsk tilpasning av en modell for vurdering av berikningssaker. I henhold til de beregninger som ble gjort i den første utgaven ...
    • Perspectives on biotechnology: Public and corporate narratives in the GM archives 

      Holmes, Matthew Robert (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Societal Impact Statement The contentious debate over genetically modified (GM) crops in Britain has entered a new era following Brexit and the development of gene editing. At the same time, the events of the 1980s and ...
    • Product forms and price transmission in major European salmon markets 

      Straume, Hans-Martin; Asche, Frank; Landazuri-Tveteraas, Ursula; Misund, Bård; Pettersen, Ingrid Kristine; Zhang, Dengjun (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Product development is often an important component in increasing demand for successful aquaculture species. However, this topic has not received much attention due to limited data availability. In this paper, we investigate ...
    • Proteomics and lipidomics analyses reveal modulation of lipid metabolism by perfluoroalkyl substances in liver of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) 

      Dale, Karina; Yadetie, Fekadu; Müller, Mette Helen Bjørge; Pampanin, Daniela Maria; Gilabert, Alejandra; Zhang, Xiaokang; Tairova, Zhanna; Haarr, Ane; Lille-Langøy, Roger; Lyche, Jan Ludvig; Porte, Cinta; Karlsen, Odd Andre; Goksøyr, Anders (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      The aim of the present study was to investigate effects of defined mixtures of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), at low, environmentally relevant (1× = L), or high (20× = H) ...
    • Regulation of salmon aquaculture towards 2030: Incentives, economic performance and sustainability 

      Tveterås, Ragnar; Misund, Bård; Roche Aponte, Fabian; Pincinato, Ruth Beatriz (Research report, 2020)
      This report discusses how the future regulation of salmon aquaculture can be designed to provide appropriate incentives for producers to innovate and operate such that the Norwegian society achieve sustainable and economic ...
    • Renewable energy in fisheries and aquaculture: Case studies from the United States 

      Scroggins, Rachel E.; Fry, Jillian P.; Brown, Mark T.; Neff, Roni A.; Asche, Frank; Anderson, James L.; Love, David C. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Fisheries and aquaculture are highly reliant on fossil fuels and must transition to renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions and meet global planetary heath goals. Here, we assessed total and renewable energy use in ...
    • Rice Fields, Mountains and the Invisible Meatification of Korean Agriculture 

      Müller, Anders Riel (Chapter, 2023)
      A trip through the South Korean countryside means passing through landscapes dominated by rice fields and tree-covered mountains. This landscape, and the farmers working the land, represents a kind of national authenticity ...
    • Risikoeksponering og risikohandtering i matproduksjon. Sammenligning av havbruk og jordbruk. 

      Hegrenes, Agnar; Lien, Gudbrand; Bergfjord, Ole Jakob; Flaten, Ola; Tveterås, Ragnar; Asheim, Leif Jarle (NILF-Report;2008-4, Research report, 2008)
      Denne rapporten er et sammendrag av resultater fra det strategiske forskningsprogrammet «Risikoeksponering og risikohandtering i matproduksjon – sammenligning av havbruk og jordbruk». Hovedmålene for programmet var å: 1 ...
    • Risk assessment of beta-carotene in food supplements. Scientific opinion of the Panel on Nutrition, Dietetic Products, Novel Food and Allergy 

      Meltzer, Helle Margrete; Holven, Kirsten Bjørklund; Holvik, Kristin; Løvik, Martinus; Frølich, Wenche; Frøyland, Livar; Haugen, Margaretha; Strand, Tor A; Tell, Grethe S.; Iversen, Per Ole (VKM Report;, Research report, 2015)
      Beta-carotene is a provitamin, i.e. a precursor of vitamin A (retinol), which is classified as an essential nutrient for humans. Beta-carotene is one of many carotenoids found in plants, fungi and bacteria. Carotenoids are ...
    • Risk assessment on use of Lactobacillus rhamnosus (LGG) as an ingredient in infant formula and baby foods (II) 

      Rimstad, Espen; Andersen, Lene Frost; Frølich, Wenche; Frøyland, Livar; Halvorsen, Ragnhild; Høiby, Ernst Arne; Kapperud, Georg; Lunestad, Bjørn Tore; Lassen, Jørgen Fredrik; Meltzer, Helle Margrete; Narvhus, Judith Ann; Nygård, Karin; Nesbakken, Truls; Olsvik, Ørjan; Paulsen, Jan Erik; Robertson, Lucy Jane; Tranulis, Michael A.; Tryland, Morten; Vainio, Kirsti; Haugen, Margaretha (VKM Report;, Research report, 2007)
      On 10. March 2006 , The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) decided that, on the basis of VKM’s previous risk assessment (2005), Nutramigen 1 with Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) could not be marketed in Norway ...
    • The São Paulo wholesale seafood market: A study of fish prices in Brazil 

      Pincinato, Ruth Beatriz; Oglend, Atle; Bertolini, Renata Melon Barroso; Muñoz, Andrea Elena Pizarro (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      We analyze fish pricing in the São Paulo wholesale market, the second largest seafood market in South America. Quantitative price analysis is complemented by interviews with participants in the value chain to answer how ...