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.

NIFES, the Norwegian National Institute of Nutrition and Seafood Research, has demonstrated the potential for insect meal as a suitable protein source for Atlantic salmon.

Ocean HarvestTechnology, an Irish seaweed business that makes bioactive formulas for agriculture and aquaculture feeds, has just raised €1.4m from private investors to increase its production of functional feed ingredients five-fold.

Nutreco N.V. and Oxfam Novib have joined up in Nigeria to launch a one-year pilot project to promote sustainable fish farming for smallholder farmers, to meet the government’s desire to encourage domestic production.

The National Commission of Aquaculture and Fisheries (CONAPESCA) has identified 20 million hectares with high potential for aquaculture development in Mexico.

Cargill today announced a joint venture with Naturisa to build a USD $30 million shrimp feed facility near Guayaquil. The transaction involves the construction of a new world-class shrimp feed mill that will produce 130,000 metric tons annually and employ 260 people when the facility is fully operational in 2017.

An investigation by the Agronomy School of University of Buenos Aires (FAUBA) shows that use of enzymes in fish feed improves the efficiency of nitrogen and phosphorus retention in fish, thereby reducing the discharge of these nutrients to the aquatic environment.

Oregon State University researchers have patented a new strain of the red marine algae dulse, a favourite food of abalone, which is fast growing, high in protein, and tastes like bacon!