London based Tate & Lyle PLC, a world leader in carbohydrate ingredients, and IGENE Biotechnology, Inc (Igene) have entered into a 50:50 joint venture to produce AstaXin(R), a natural source of the pigment astaxanthin.

The European Compound Feed Manufacturers Federation, FEFAC, is urging the European Commission to put to good use its recently announced extension to the ban on animal proteins in feed.

Increasing competition from imports, slow economic growth, a relatively strong dollar, stable domestic grain prices and uncertainty over the impacts of international conflict have all been taken into account in the latest Aquaculture Outlook by the USDA-ERS, released today.

The bankruptcy notice on Cod Culture of Norway (CNN) has been withdrawn

Language allowing organic labeling on meat fed from less than 100% organic feed sends 52 senators to seek reversal. National organic campaign launched.

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has founded a new council for women executives involved in agriculture.

Alltech is to hold its first Advances in Aquaculture Conference at their 19th Annual International Feed Industry Symposium

Finfish Nutrition Course,
March 24-25, 2003
Holiday Inn Express, Moncton, N.B., Canada.

Zapata Corporation has rejected an unsolicited offer it received by e-mail

Catfish producers can minimize the chance of off-flavors in their fish by raising them in newer ponds with fresher water

Omega Protein reports 2002 net income of $12.2 million

The California Aquaculture Association is offering free membership to its association for 2003 for any new members registering to attend the Western Regional Aquaculture Conference and Exposition to be held March 12 -15 at the El Dorado Hotel Casino, Reno Nevada.

Zapata Corporation, holding company of Omega Protein, has received an offer by email to buy its outstanding shares

Get ready for Feed Expo 03 – exhibitors registered to date:

Using vegetable raw materials in addition to fish meal and fish oil in salmon feed, it is now possible, with the best farming practices, to achieve a wild fish to salmon conversion ratio close to 1:1.

Net sales and income from operations before amortization of goodwill (EBITA) in the Aquaculture business stream were strongly affected by low salmon prices, primarily in the beginning of 2002, and the stabilization of feed volumes.

AFIAEXPO 2003 will be the last biennial "big meeting' for the The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA). There will be a trade show every third year from 2005 instead.

Half of world marine stocks fully exploited - State of World's Fisheries and Aquaculture 2002 published

The Aquaculture Certification Council, Inc (ACC), a new non-governmental body, has been established to certify social, environmental and food safety standards at aquaculture facilities worldwide.

DuPont and Statoil have signed an agreement to form a joint venture to further develop the business involving the world's only methane-based fermentation production facility.