The Provimi Group, a leading, global animal nutrition business, today announced that a binding offer was received from Cargill to acquire Provimi from the Permira funds for an enterprise value of EUR 1.5 billion. Provimi has agreed with Cargill to commence the necessary Works Council consultations and appropriate anti-trust processes, on an exclusive basis

South Dakota State University aquaculture research shows SPC can provide high-performance perch feed

An early warning report has been issued by Defra for two reported cases of Koi Herpesvirus. The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas are investigating outbreaks of Koi herpesvirus at a fishery near Horsham, West Sussex and at a fishery in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

Joseph L. von Rosenberg III to step down as CEO and president at year end; Bret D. Scholtes to become CEO and president; Andrew C. Johannesen to become Executive Vice President and CFO

A Purdue University scientist is urging federal officials to decide whether genetically engineered salmon would be allowed for U.S. consumption and arguing that not doing so may set back scientific efforts to increase food production

The fish farming industry in Afghanistan is experiencing some early difficulties. Beyond the inherent challenges of establishing such a venture, Afghani fish farmers have had fish stolen from their ponds, grenades thrown into their ponds, and fish feed shipments interrupted. The 82nd ADT will be in Kunar Province for less than a year but want to pass on farming knowledge as well as other farming skills, to help Afghani farmers develop their capacity

In a break away from previous conferences, Aquafeed Horizons Asia 2012 will devote a half day to a practical extrusion workshop. Led by international extrusion consultant, Peter Hutchinson, the workshop will comprise two sessions: Practical Extrusion and Diet Development for Extrusion Processing

Umami Sustainable Seafood Inc., a holding company of fish farming operations supplying sashimi-grade Northern Bluefin Tuna to the global market, has obtained DNA evidence confirming natural spawning of Bluefin Tuna at its Kali Tuna facility in Croatia

The federal funding provided through the Aquaculture Innovation and Market Access Program (AIMAP) is supporting three finfish and five shellfish aquaculture projects in B.C. These projects are designed to help the industry expand its market potential through new technologies for use in the B.C. aquaculture industry

Suit challenges legality of Kona Blue Water Farms’ new permit

Best Aquaculture Practices, the global certification program for aquaculture facilities, has expanded its international marketing team with the addition of Molly Metcalf as BAP's new business development manager for North America

The Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Dave Conley as executive director of AwF, re-organize the structure of the organization

Brussels – The EU Association of Specialty Feed Ingredients and their Mixtures has launched a new consortium to focus on a new range of feed additives that favorably affect the hygiene of the feed chain by acting on the feed

A Basque marine and food research center, AZTI-Tecnalia, is carrying out research into exploiting by-products derived from the processing of citrus fruits and from wheat in order to create new food products and feed for aquaculture

The Hawaii Aquaculture and Aquaponics Association (HAAA) strongly applauds the decision by Governor Neil Abercrombie to sign Senate Bill 1511 into law on July 12, 2011. HAAA members and others worked closely with supportive Legislators throughout the 2011 Session to highlight the importance of the bill to growing this valuable strategic sector of Hawaii’s economy

Excellent first half year result in Nutreco's fish feed businesses reflect renewed growth in salmon farming and compensated for slightly lower results in other businesses

The European Food Safety Authority give thumbs up to soybeans from Monsanto and Pioneer

Nutreco and Royal DSM has confirmed they will jointly explore the possibility to acquire Provimi

Armenia has the most developed market for the production and export of fish in the region, ahead of Georgia and Azerbaijan

DuPont and AquaChile have entered into a partnership that will join together the collective innovation and aquaculture expertise of the companies to sustainably raise fish and provide nutritious protein for a growing population