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Issue 8 Vol 21, February 25, 2021. Previous issues are archived at www.aquafeed.com
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CP Foods partners to develop insect protein
The company partnered with Chiang Mai University to fund the project and jointly develop the first smart farm for black soldier fly in Thailand.
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Aquasoja adds salmonid fry feed to its portfolio
Neogold Plus Salmonids is nutritionally adapted for aquaculture fish that demand higher energy levels in the diet, as is the case of trout species or salmon.
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Vitapro, ASC agreement to help Latin American shrimp farmers
The agreement aims to promote the highest social and environmental standards and encourage their adoption by Ecuadorian shrimp producers through ASC certification.
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Covantis’ blockchain platform for global commodities trade goes live
The platform’s initial scope covers the shipment and execution of bulk commodities such as corn and soybeans from Brazil to any worldwide destination, optimizing export trade execution processes.
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Hawaii-based company produces natural astaxanthin from new fermentation process
Kuehnle AgroSystems’ pioneering fermentation process enables fast, high-density production of algal astaxanthin in vertical tanks completely in the dark reducing costs by 90%.
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Extruded feed lead to skeletal deformities in ballan wrasse fish larvae
Scientists suggested that high extrusion temperatures make feed minerals difficult to access for a fish species like ballan wrasse, which has no stomach or acid digestion.
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 Microalgae mix can replace fish oil in seabream
Early results from an EU research project in which BioMar Hellenic is participating, indicate that a mix of the microalgae species Schizochytrium sp. and Nannochloropsis sp. can fully replace fish oils in seabream feed. 
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• CPF reports 41% net profit jump in 2020
• Cargill names new chief operating officer
• Thai Union’s feed mill subsidiary goes public with IPO
• Skretting ARC Pargua achieves BAP Certification 
• Nor-Feed signs logistic partnership with US distributor
• BNP Paribas defines restrictive policy to fight deforestation 
• BAP certification program partner to increase traceability in the supply chain

Peruvian & European fishmeal
Prices per m/t FOB vessel Peru port ranged from US$ 1,370/1,390 m/t for 65/66% protein to US$ 1,670/1,690 for 68% protein, 500 hist, 120 TVN. European fishmeal prices are in the range of US$1,490 – 1,790.
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Rabobank forecasts demand for insect protein of 500,000 tons by 2030 
Aquaculture is potentially the largest addressable market for insect protein, but it is highly sensitive to the ratio of price and performance, according to Rabobank.
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Fish protein hydrolysate gains traction with increased aquaculture
Its market is poised to gain prominence in the years ahead, according to a report.
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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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AE2020 ONLINE program available
The program of Aquaculture Europe 2020 (AE2020 ONLINE), which will be held online from April 12-15, is now available.
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New dates for WAS events
WA2020 was postponed to December 2021 and Asian Pacific Aquaculture 2021 was canceled.
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March:

• 1 – 5:   World Ocean Summit
• 3:   Shedding light on food safety and mycotoxins, Foss
• 9:   Mixer liquids application: knowledge exchanges for optimal results, Adisseo and Bühler
• 22 – 26:  Bühler Virtual World
• 23 – 25:  LACQUA 2020
• 23:   Kahl Connect

April:

• 12 – 15:   Aquaculture Europe 2020
• 21 – 22:   Aqua Expo Manabí
• 21 – 22:   European Algae Industry Summit

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