Closing the tuna life cycle and creating more sustainable feeds are both needed to ensure the future of tuna production and conservation, according to Daniel Benetti, University of Miami, during a presentation at Aquaculture 2016 in Las Vegas, USA.

The Australian government has launched an aquaculture challenge for the Indian Ocean region that seeks innovative solutions to promote sustainable aquaculture practices.

Mycotoxin-related threats to livestock production are severe or high in 60% of regions worldwide according to the latest BIOMIN Mycotoxin Survey. Those areas registered three or more major mycotoxins at concentration levels known to cause harm in animals. The survey results provide insights on the incidence of the six major mycotoxins in the agricultural commodities used for feed.

Nutreco and African Century Foods (ACF) have entered into a 75/25 joint venture in Zambia, named Skretting Zambia, for the production, sale and distribution of tilapia feed. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval. The joint venture will construct and operate the first dedicated fish feed plant in Zambia.

Nergaard Pelagic\'s new fishmeal and fish oil factory at Trollebo in Vagsoy, Norway, was opened last week by the Minister of Fisheries, Per Sandberg.

The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federación Colombiana De Acuicultores (FEDEACUA) to ensure that Colombian farmers, processors, hatchery operators and feed manufacturers can access the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program to comply with local and international market requirements.

Lord Sebastian Coe, President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is to be keynote speaker at this year’s AquaVision conference, in Stavanger, Norway, from 13 to 15 June.

Intrexon Corporation, a leader in synthetic biology, has agreed to acquire the business of EnviroFlight LLC and form a joint venture with Darling Ingredients Inc, the world\\\'s largest publicly-traded developer and producer of sustainable natural ingredients from bio-nutrients.

Evonik Industries has started construction of a second world-scale production plant for the amino acid DL-methionine in Singapore. The 150,000 metric ton plant is expected to come on stream in 2019.

The FAO and International Analytic Group (IAG) have organised a ring test for feed analysis laboratories and invite public and private institutions including fishmeal producers and feed manufacturers’ internal laboratories to participate. Last year 120 laboratories took part.

Following 17 years of work to introduce an organic aquaculture standard into the US, the industry is fed up and still waiting. George Lockwood from the USDA appointed Aquaculture Working Group gave an update on the situation at Aquaculture 2016 in Las Vegas.

With global seaweed production increasing alongside demand for certification, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) are creating a joint standard for certifying global seaweed operations.

White worms are used in the diets of many farmed fish. As the aquaculture feed industry strives to become more sustainable, researchers are looking to see how white worms can be cultivated using low cost or no cost feeds.

With just over two weeks left to secure a place at Aquafeed Horizons Asia, organizers urge would-be delegates to waste no time in registering.

The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has announced a strategic research collaboration with Nofima, one of Europe’s leading institutes for applied research into aquaculture, fisheries and food.

New, all natural, closed culture purity nursery feeds from Aqua fauna Bio-Marine, target extended nursery stages in shrimp.

Htoo Thit, one of the largest aquafeed mills in Myanmar, has purchased 8,000 metric tons (MT) of US soybean meal since 2015 and has plans to purchase additional supplies this season.

The national president of the Philippine Association of Fish Producers (PAFP) has called on the government to investigate costly commercial feeds being sold on the market whose ingredients were believed to be imitations of those listed on their labels.

As a world leader in agriculture’s feed, fertilizer and sulphur industries, H.J. Baker is committed to meeting the ever-growing demand for new and innovative products across the markets the company serves. The hiring of Karen Etter as Corporate Quality Director is a crucial step in delivering the consistent level of product quality needed to meet market demands with a new and expanded product portfolio for the global market.

Charoen Pokphand Food (CPF) is confident that its procurement of fishmeal is completely in line with international sustainable practice and is traceable back to the vessels at port.