Mowi controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
OCA sues Mowi over salmon marketing claims
Lawsuit filed
In 2020, the Organic Consumers Association filed suit against Mowi USA and Mowi Ducktrap. The suit alleged deceptive marketing and advertising of smoked Atlantic salmon products sold under the Ducktrap River of Maine brand. The complaint centered on the marketing claims made for these products. The filing named both Mowi USA and Mowi Ducktrap as defendants.
Source excerpt
Organic Consumers Association (OCA) filed suit against Mowi USA and Mowi Ducktrap for deceptive marketing and advertising of smoked Atlantic salmon products sold under the Ducktrap River of Maine brand.
2019
County Kerry overstocking licence action
The Irish marine minister discontinued a Mowi fish-farm licence in County Kerry following an overstocking matter.
2017
Azamethiphos use in Scotland
Environmental campaigners and reporting criticised the use of the insecticide azamethiphos against sea lice at Scottish salmon farms, citing possible effects on non-target marine life.
2008
Murray's Cauld dispute
Mowi was criticised over alleged inaction concerning damage to the Murray's Cauld weir on Scotland's Ettrick Water, near a fish farm later sold by the company.
2007
Chilean infectious salmon anemia crisis
Mowi's predecessor Marine Harvest was severely affected by infectious salmon anemia in southern Chile. The episode involved large fish losses, operational restructuring and criticism concerning farm density, antibiotic use and disease transmission.