Nutrition

Scoular, one of the world’s largest feed ingredient suppliers, has launched a new fishmeal brand – called Encompass – as it seeks to aggressively expand in the aquafeed sector.

The aquaculture industry must continue in its quest to become more sustainable, with greater use of seaweeds in aquafeeds and production of herbivorous fish among two of the most promising avenues to achieve this.

Wanyama Pascal is manager of Bayrise Fish Farm on Lake Victoria, Kenya – a tilapia farm with the capacity to produce nearly 400 tonnes a year.

BioMar has produced over 1 million tonnes of aquafeeds that contain microalgae, rather than fish oil, as the major source of omega-3 oils.

With more than a decade of experience in shrimp aquaculture, Iwan Sumantri is spearheading the development of the Millennial Shrimp Farming project in Jepara, Indonesia while simultaneously training the next generation o…

A review of the latest scientific studies by Alune* suggests that fish meal inclusion in shrimp feeds can be significantly reduced, offering hope for a more sustainable shrimp farming sector.

Major feed companies and producers discuss emerging trends in fish-free feeds in China

The ASC has launched a public consultation on ways to improve the welfare of farmed fish – covering issues including water quality, stocking density and slaughter methods.

Jack James, founder and CEO of Pontus Research*, talks about his company’s new Singapore operation, the challenges of founding a business, and how the aquaculture sector can help to revitalise post-industrial Wales.

Research into the use of seaweed in salmon feeds is due to be given a boost following an agreement between Cermaq and Folla Alger.

A €1.3 million project that aims to accelerate the development of sustainable feeds for the future of farmed salmon has been launched this morning.

BioMar reports steady growth in both volume and revenue during Q2 of 2021, but notes decreased sales in salmon segment and increases in prices for raw materials and logistics.

Miavit, a German-based company whose product portfolio includes feed additives, protein concentrates and supplements for the aquaculture sector, is currently looking to hire a technical sales support and aqua nutritionis…

Cermaq, one of the world’s largest salmon producers, has announced plans to cut its total greenhouse gas emissions by 35 percent by 2030.

Green Stream Farms, a New Mexican company that grows algae for use in omega-3 nutrition products, has been awarded economic assistance to increase production to over 700 tons a year.

Skretting’s parent company, Nutreco, has formed a joint venture (JV) which aims to produce more fish feed in East Africa.

Salmon given feeds containing microalgae are more resistant to sea lice, according to the authors of a new study, although further research is now needed.

NovoNutrients, which creates proteins for applications including aquafeeds using industrial carbon dioxide emissions, cheap hydrogen and naturally occurring microbes, has raised $4.7 million.