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Issue 5 Vol 21, February 4, 2021. Previous issues are archived at www.aquafeed.com
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Nutreco partners to establish land-based Atlantic salmon farming facility in Japan
The company invested in the Norwegian land-based fish farming company, Proximar, that will build a large-scale RAS salmon facility near Mount Fuji to meet the large demand for salmon in Japan.
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Alltech Coppens appoints new CEO and global aquaculture lead
Ronald Faber will lead a global team of aquaculture experts that will continue to work on nutrition and feed sciences, including the improvement of aquatic feed nutrition and sustainability.
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EW Nutrition acquires feed quality and pigment business from Novus
The company becomes the owner of brands such as Santoquin® feed preservative, SURF●ACE® feed mill processing aid and Agrado® feed ingredient.
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Register for Aquafeed Horizons Online - Advances in processing and technology 
Four presentations under the topic Advances in processing and technology will focus on recent processing solutions to keep ahead of the trends and changes in the industry. Join the free webinar now.
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FEFAC releases the Soy Sourcing Guidelines 2021
Upgraded Soy Sourcing Guidelines include a new benchmarking module for programs offering “conversion-free soy.”
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Can cottonseed meal replace fishmeal in shrimp feeds?
Researchers analyzed the extrusion processing potential of glandless cottonseed meal in extruded shrimp feed. 
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• Brabender opens new sales office in Mexico
• Evonik to introduce its extended range of products and services at digital EuroTier
• Protix attracts new investor
• Scottish farmed salmon sector delivers second lowest year on record for sea lice 

Soybean prices expected to rise 
Cargill executive expects prices will strengthen as China continues its buying and dry weather in South America potentially limits global soybean supplies.
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IFFO reports increased year-on-year fishmeal production in 2020 
Total cumulative fishmeal and fish oil production in 2020 increased by 11% and 12%, respectively, compared with 2019.
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Peruvian & European fishmeal
Prices per m/t FOB vessel Peru port ranged from US$ 1,350/1,370 m/t for 65/66% protein to US$ 1,650/1,670 for 68% protein, 500 hist, 120 TVN. European fishmeal prices are in the range of US$1,485 – 1,745.
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Global fisheries and aquaculture hard hit by COVID-19 pandemic, FAO reports
Global aquaculture production is expected to fall by 1.3% due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first fall recorded by the sector in several years.
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IN THIS ISSUE:

• Optimizing the extrusion process to support safety, efficiency and economics
• The vacuum coating revolution in feed production
• Making sense of data transparency, gaining the most from your data
• Nucleotides: an important tool for your fish
• Translating human biomedical technology for fish health and nutrition
• Fumonisins impact in aquaculture: A real threat?

Next issue: April 2021
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Join IFIF/FAO webinar on good practices for the feed sector
The FAO and IFIF will hold a webinar on the newly launched manual Good Practices for the Feed Sector on February 5 at 12:00 CET.
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AFIA-KSU spring online feed manufacturing class open for registration
Register now for the American Feed Industry Association's spring online feed manufacturing course, conducted in partnership with Kansas State University from March 30 to May 4.
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Join JAPFA Feeds the Future Challenge
Startup and scale-up teams will have a chance to secure a fully-funded pilot project with JAPFA to explore a broader partnership and customer relationship.
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February:

• 5:   Good practices for the feed sector, FAO & IFIF
• 9 – 12:   EuroTier, digital edition
• 16:   Impact of pre-pelleting treatment on pellet quality, USSEC
• 16:   Blue Bioeconmy Outlook, EUMOFA
• 18 – 19:   Aquafeed Horizons Online
• 24:   Aquaculture Days
• 25:   World Mycotoxin Report: Impact 2021, Biomin and Romer Labs

March:

• 23 – 25:  LACQUA 2020

Check out our YouTube channel where you can find a list of previously held aquafeed webinars.