Research has increased our knowledge of the physiology of the salmon\'s intestines and the way they adapt to new ingredients in feed. It also throws light on how diet-induced enteritis develops and how specific anti-nutritional substances affect the functioning and health of the intestines

Problem Tunicates show promise as protein source in aquafeeds and biofuel

A Finnish firm is planning to set up an aquafeed plant in Lagos; a Chinese firm and an American company had shown interest in establishing aquafeed mills in the state also. Last month Akin-Sateru Farms opened an extruded aquafeed mill for the production of floating fish feed

The International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) has joined as a partner in the Feed Schemes Observatory (FSO), a global initiative between the feed industry, Feed Assurance Schemes, as well as the International Trade Center (ITC), which aims to create an independent, transparent and impartial benchmark system for feed safety assurance schemes

With around 40% of combined world fishmeal and fish oil production in 2012 coming from RS certified factories, the IFFO Responsible Supply standard for fishmeal and fish oil is going from strength to strength and continues to work closely with a number of value-chain partners, including leading retailers

The mill will be the newest and most advanced aquatic feed plant in the South Pacific, and the only one in New Zealand. It will supply feed for King salmon as well as other marine species such as Hapuka and Kingfish

The U. S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released their FY2014 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Request for Proposals. The closing date for submission is January 29, 2014

A representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) described Canada?s aquaculture industry as invaluable to future global food security at the same time a new report highlighted that simply boosting seafood consumption to levels recommended by Canada\'s Food Guide could save thousands of lives each year

Three standards-setting organizations - Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA), Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and GLOBALG.A.P. have laid down the common sourcing requirements for fishmeal and fish oil

After seven years as executive director of the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA), Wally Stevens will be transitioning to a leadership role with the Responsible Aquaculture Foundation (RAF), a charitable organization established by GAA under Stevens? leadership to offer education and training in support of responsible aquaculture.

A pilot project aims to assess the potential of breeding and growing brown trout in sea pens in the Falklands

Statistics Norway reports that In 2012, a total of 1.3 million tonnes of slaughtered farmed fish were sold, which is a new record. The corresponding first hand value came to NOK 30 billion.

BASF has increased prices for Vitamin E and A products for animal nutrition globally and with immediate effect.

Livelihoods and food security at risk ? FAO calls for $24 million for immediate intervention. How to donate to relief agencies

According to the survey, conducted by the \'Great Place to Work Institute?, EWOS Chile is once again ranked among the best companies to work for in Chile

Skretting Australia is assisting its key customer Tassal to fulfil its ambition of becoming one of the world?s first salmon companies to achieve full ASC-certification for all its operations. Through a close working relationship with WWF, Skretting Australia is ensuring that the information provided with its feeds is compliant to the level of detail that the ASC Standard demands

Eleven students from four different countries were recently awarded the coveted Diploma of the renowned Swiss Institute of Feed Technology (SFT) in Uzwil, Switzerland. The 32nd Specialist Course in Feed Manufacturing Technology was held in German. This year?s best in class came from Russia

PY Maju Trading Ltd will invest approximately US$60,000 in an aquafeed plant to stabilize feed prices

Torleif Abrahamsen has been awarded the Medal for Long and Faithful Service to Skretting AS by the Royal Society for Development

November 1 marks a new chapter for aquafeed company EWOS. With Altor Fund III (Altor) and Bain Capital as its new owners, EWOS is now an independent company prepared for strong growth