Nutrition

KnipBio’s single-cell protein can now be used in commercial aquaculture, having been awarded Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS) designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The €1.544 billion acquisition of Neovia was completed in January 2019

How a more aggressive diversification of the raw materials used by the aquaculture feed sector could help the planet cope with burgeoning global population growth.

The Norwegian salmon producer Lingalaks is replacing fish oil in its production with omega-3 EPA and DHA fatty acids from natural marine algae for increased sustainability

Papers on the use of aeration in catfish culture, how bioflocs contribute to shrimp nutrition and why standardisation is vital for successful cryopreservation to safeguard key aquaculture stocks were …

A novel aquaculture feeding concept is exploiting the pond ecosystem to encourage farmed fish and shrimp to ingest naturally occurring food alongside feed – a system that has the potential to reduce b…

The next 18 months are expected to be key for Benchmark Holdings as the group hopes that its wide portfolio of investments will finally begin to generate returns for its investors.

Good feed and the right environment during their hatchery phase are key for lumpfish to be effective as cleaner fish in salmon farms once transferred to sea.

Aker BioMarine's krill harvesting vessel, The Antarctic Endurance, as been launched by Ernest Shackleton's grand-daughter at a ceremony in Ålesund this week.

A new study suggests that Chinese crayfish producers would improve the performance of their farms and their finances if they relied more on natural food items and less on the provision of supplementar…

Four contestants have officially joined the race to replace the fish oil used in aquafeeds with fish-free omega-3 alternatives.

BioMar has promoted two long-serving employees to executive roles within its salmon division.

After 45 years in aquaculture, recently retired BioMar feed executive Niels Alsted speaks to The Fish Site about evolution of the aquaculture industry, the advantages of RAS and why insects are likely…

Niels Alsted, who was known as ‘Mr Aquaculture’ by his colleagues at BioMar, has retired after 45 years in the sector.

Following a year which saw investments in the insect-production industry reach 40 per cent higher than in the previous four years combined, the sector is beginning to fulfil its potential.

Umitron, a producer of AI-based feeding systems, has secured US $2 million in funding for a project that aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of rainbow trout farmers in Peru.

Rainbow trout raised on a diet containing insect meal are now available to French consumers, creating “a landmark moment for aquaculture worldwide”, according to the companies involved.

Three recommendations for salmon diets have been given by Nofima researcher Jens-Erik Dessen following a number of extensive field trials.

Fish feed producer Aller Aqua is taking part in a project that aims to produce 30 tonnes of insects a day by 2022.

Researchers in Norway are investigating whether diets containing microalgae can make salmon more resistant to sea lice.