Skretting Chile has just published its second sustainability report, covering the company’s operations in 2014. It is the only fish feed company to produce a country-specific report. rn

The Soy Aquaculture Alliance has named Bridget Owen as executive director of this national organization. She succeeds Dr Steven Hart, and takes up her post on August 24th, 2015.

Alltech, global leaders in animal nutrition and health, have appointed Chaiteerapinyo as marketing manager, Asia-Pacific, based in Bangkok.

The Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association of India (CLFMA), the national trade association for the livestock and poultry feed industry, has extended its interests to aquaculture by requesting USSEC to design and implement an aquaculture workshop for entrepreneurs in East India.

Australia's Northern Territory and federal governments are fast-tracking what could be one of the world's largest prawn farms, by granting it major project status.

Pesquera Exalmar reported a loss of USD 9.7 million in the first half of this year, and its operating profit was down by 82 per cent year on year, reaching USD 4.5 million, due to the suspension of the 2014 second fishing season, which resulted in a decrease in sales of 45 per cent and higher ban expenses.

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has given his blessing for the modernising all fourteen fish farms across the state, with an outlay of Rs 25 crore ($3.9 million).

The Aquafeed Technology Centre has been awarded NOK 30 million ($3.7 million) by the Research Council of Norway, for research into fish feed.

Environmental groups have raised concerns about a new federal report on Canada’s $1-billion aquaculture industry, saying the study appears to be focused on ramping up production at the expense of the environment.

Tilapia producer Yalelo Ltd has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Famsun Co Ltd to supply a turn-key dedicated aquafeed mill in Zambia. The total project investment of USD $6.0 million is expected to create over 75 high quality new jobs.

Following 18 months of research, FishEthoBase has launched the first database on fish ethology.

Dr. Tony Ostrowski to head R&D and Product Certification Division as Chief Scientific Officer

The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership released the annual sustainability overview of reduction fisheries on 27th July 2015. The overview covers 24 of the most significant fisheries used for the production of fishmeal and fish oil.

In the first three weeks of June, the sales of salmon feed dropped by more than 10 per cent compared with the same period last year. Figures from April and May show the same trend. For trout, the decline has been larger.

The new Aquaculture Standard Version 5 from GLOBALGAP, provides a complete solution for buyers and suppliers, and covers the key sustainability aspects that animal production for human consumption is required to achieve.

Aquafeed producer Thailuxe Enterprises is planning to invest more than Bt600 million (USD 17.2 million) to expand into the energy business next year, whilst its revenue continues to grow at a rate of 40 percent in the aquafeed market.

The requirement for animal protein in Ghana, particularly tilapia, is very high. In order to meet demand, a number of bottlenecks need to be solved, related to feed, fingerlings and knowledge.

Swiss-based DSM Nutritional Products Ltd and German company Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH, have entered into a joint development agreement for algae-based omega-3 fatty acid products for animal nutrition, particularly for aquaculture and pet food applications.

In a webcasted panel debate, FEFAC President Ruud Tijssens (also representing FEDIOL and COCERAL), DG SANTE acting Director General Ladislav Miko and COM ENVI chairman and EP rapporteur Giovanni La Via (EPP, IT) discussed the “opt out” proposal for the use of GM food and feed imports and its impact on the EU strategic raw material supply

Aquafeed companies Biomar and Skretting have published the full lists of fisheries that they use for sourcing along with data on sustainability.