Amod Salgaonkar

Amod Ashok Salgaonkar has wide experience in strategy, procurement, merchandising, negotiations and customer service operations of various seafood businesses. He has worked with multinational companies like METRO Cash & Carry and Walmart as well as managing scientific projects like monitoring of potential fishing zones. He is currently a mentor to many young fisheries professionals in India, a consultant on fisheries projects and on the international advisory board of Friend of the Sea.

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Aqua Cultured develops fermented faux squid

16 Feb 2022

Food tech startup Aqua Cultured Foods has completed the development of the first commercial product from its novel microbial fermentation technology. Aqua’s calamari fries will be available through strategic partners lat…

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August 2021

Aquaconnect lands place on Google's Indian startup accelerator

19 Aug 2021

Indian aquaculture startup Aquaconnect has become the first from the sector to enter the Google for Startups Accelerator India programme.

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July 2021

GM canola gains sustainability certification

27 Jul 2021

A genetically modified strain of canola that’s been engineered to produce the long-chain omega-3s required in many aquafeeds has been awarded Friend of the Sea certification.

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Thai Union launches THB 5 million blue finance bond

22 Jul 2021

Thai Union, the world’s leading seafood processor, has successfully priced a THB 5 billion seven-year sustainability-linked bond (SLB) for institutional investors.

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February 2021

Could an Indian breakthrough lead to a grey mullet farming boom?

1 Feb 2021

The first commercial-scale hatchery-produced grey mullet to have been produced in India have now been sent out to fish farmers in three states.

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November 2020

Indian aquaculture initiatives win National Fisheries Awards

24 Nov 2020

Innovative companies involved in shrimp feed production and adding value to fish processing by-products have been recognised in India’s 2020 National Fisheries Awards.

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September 2020

Seaweed’s potential to fight Covid-19 is recognised by WHO

2 Sep 2020

A recent research article highlighting the potential of seaweed as an effective means of protecting people from coronavirus, has been recognised by the World Health Organisation.