Updated Artemia replacement launched in India 20 Apr 2022 A new generation of formulated feeds for shrimp post-larvae, said to be an affective alternative to the use of Artemia, has recently been launched in India.
How can Kenya fulfil its untapped aquaculture potential? 23 Feb 2022 Sub-Saharan Africa's limited aquaculture supply creates an excellent opportunity for Kenya's fish farming sector, giving it the potential to bank on favourable climate conditions and untapped land and water resources.
Kings Infra claims world record with 80 g whiteleg shrimp weights 18 Jan 2022 Indian aquaculture company Kings Infra Venture Ltd has harvested L. vannamei shrimps weighing 80 grams and measuring 210 mm, setting a new pond-production growth record for the species.
Study suggests that wild fish may not be harmed if they ingest salmon feed 12 Jan 2022 A short-term cod feeding trial indicates that the quality of wild fish around aquaculture sites is not harmed if they eat salmon pellets.
Thai Union Feedmill makes stock market debut 2 Nov 2021 After listing on Thailand’s sock exchange on 1 November, Thai Union Feedmill (TFM) moves closer to leading the aquafeed and commercial livestock nutrition sector.
Can catfish solve Africa’s food challenge? 28 Oct 2021 Catfish, like tilapia, have the potential to drive the growth of sub-Saharan Africa’s aquaculture industry, while an emerging breed of producers might offer investment opportunities too.
BioMar names new Vietnam MD 6 Oct 2021 BioMar has appointed Franck Bodin as the managing director of its new BioMar Viet Uc feed business unit in Vietnam.
BioMar bets heavily on an increase in Ecuador's shrimp production 23 Sep 2021 BioMar, has expressed its belief in the growth of Ecuador's shrimp farming sector by launching an ambitious plan to ramp up production of shrimp feed from its mill in Guayaquil to 200,000 tonnes a year.
Meet the farmer: Wanyama Pascal 14 Sep 2021 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.
ASC ramps up fish welfare agenda 1 Sep 2021 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.
BioMar continues its growth trajectory in second quarter 16 Aug 2021 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.
Unga, not hunger: Skretting plans to help feed Kenya's growing population 11 Aug 2021 Skretting’s parent company, Nutreco, has formed a joint venture (JV) which aims to produce more fish feed in East Africa.
Nigerian catfish farmers launch own brand feed 2 May 2021 The Catfish Farmers Association of Nigeria (Cafan) has started distributing its own brand of fish feed “to take farmers out of bondage” with existing feed producers.
Biomar secures move into Vietnam's shrimp sector 2 Mar 2021 BioMar has acquired a majority share in Viet-Uc – one of Vietnam’s leading seafood groups, with activities in shrimp hatcheries, fish hatcheries and shrimp farming.
A job opportunity in the aquafeed sector 2 Feb 2021 Cargill is currently looking to recruit an aquafeed technology application specialist to lead the development and implementation of new aquafeed products, services and solutions
Skretting’s aquafeed portfolio receives carbon-neutral certification 25 Jan 2021 Skretting Italy can now provide extensive carbon footprint figures for each aquafeed in its nutrition portfolio, allowing producers to take decisive action on sustainability pledges.
Quality Salmon lines up feed agreement for 100,000-tonne RAS 8 Dec 2020 The developers of Sweden’s largest land-based salmon farm have signed an agreement with BioMar for to provide feed for their 100,000-tonne facility.
How easy is it to assimilate novel aquafeed ingredients into existing diets? 27 Oct 2020 The impact that novel ingredients have on the physical structure of feed pellets is currently the subject of a new research project.
Why the Asian aquafeed industry is still ripe for investment 18 Aug 2020 Asia continues to be an attractive market for investments in the aquafeed sector, despite a number of challenges, according to a new report by Rabobank.