Posts Tagged ‘feed’
Anchovy quota announced in Lisbon
Some uncertainty in the aquafeed industry has been relieved with the announcement that Peru’s next fishing season will start on 1 November, with a quota of just over 2.5 million tonnes. The announcement was made at the annual conference of the marine ingredients organisation IFFO, held in Lisbon over 21-23 October. Peru accounts for around…
Read MoreBioMar’s UK feed mill wins ASC certification
BioMar UK has become the first feed mill in the UK to gain certification under the Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s new feed standard.
Read MoreAkaroa is first king salmon producer to adopt BioMar’s Blue Impact feed
New Zealand’s Akaroa King Salmon has become the first king salmon producer globally to adopt the innovative Blue Impact feed program developed by BioMar. This initiative supplements wild-caught fish in their formulations with cultivated algal oil, fish trimmings, and insect meal.
Read MoreASC Feed certification for BioMar Ecuador
The Ecuador site of aquafeed group BioMar has achieved certification under the Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s new international Feed Standard.
The ASC said: “This is another significant milestone in the journey towards ensuring more responsible production of feed, a key component of responsible seafood farming globally. The ASC Feed Certification helps Ecuadorian shrimp farms meet the growing demand for more responsible seafood.”
Located in Guayaquil, BioMar’s facility produces high-quality shrimp feed. The company said that achieving ASC Feed certification is a key part of BioMar’s broader strategy of sustainable innovation and strengthens its role as a trusted provider of ASC compliant feed.
Read MoreOmega-3 pioneer prepares to scale up
A Scottish-based biotech company looking to develop a new source of natural omega-3 is planning to expand after raising £14m in funding.
MiAlgae uses nutrient-rich by-products from the whisky industry to grow microalgae which are a source of omega-3, a crucial ingredient in aquafeed.
Read MoreWorld fishmeal production up by 40%, industry body reports
Fishmeal and fish oil supply increased significantly in the leading producer nations in the first half of this year, according to the marine ingredients organisation IFFO. The IFFO survey for H1 2024 shows that fishmeal production was up by 40% and fish oil by 10%, compared with the same period last year.
Read MoreASC continues to grow worldwide
Last year saw the number of farms certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council pass the 2,000 mark, with a steady increase in the volume of certified products marketed around the world.
Read MoreNorway seeks to cut dependency on imported feed
The Norwegian government is looking to reduce the proportion of farmed fish feed produced outside the country. It has appointed a special steering committee to look into the sources of aquafeed.
Read MoreFrom waste wood to aquafeed
Wood you believe it? Researchers at the University of Maine are developing a process they hope could convert waste timber into aquaculture feed – and sustainable aviation fuel. The university is also being helped by a $10m (£7.9m) grant from the US Department of Agriculture.
Read MoreAnpario Research Effectiveness of Feed Additives Against Bacteria Responsible for Translucent Post-Larval Disease in Shrimp
Translucent Post-Larval Disease (TPD) is a significant and emerging threat in shrimp aquaculture.
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