Vimifos achieved multi-site certification for three of its feed mills in Mexico that produce feed for shrimp, tilapia, trout and marine fish and Skretting has also achieved multi-site certification for two feed mills in Chile that produce feed for salmon.
From January to November 2023, the production of fish feed in the country increased by 39% compared to 2022 amounting to 48,000 tons.
Duong Anh Tu was appointed as managing director of BioMar-Viet Uc joint venture to lead the next phase of growth of the shrimp feed business in Vietnam.
This new $20 million vessel will enable BioMar to directly deliver up to 3,000 tonnes of fish feed on each voyage, directly into New Zealand.
Fabricio Vargas will be the new CEO after Hugo Carrillo decided to step down after 29 years of being part of the parent group Alicorp.
Tests using traditional methods for administering salmon lice vaccines via injection have shown limited success.
The company believes the current share price materially undervalues the combined value of Benchmark's businesses and the long-term prospects of the company and is reviewing its strategic options.
Skretting has secured a substantial capacity in Volare's forthcoming industrial factory in Finland for their Norwegian salmon feeds.
With an investment of around USD 1 million, the distribution center in Santa Cruz increased its capacity by more than 5,000 tons.
Einar Lilleeng was named production director of BioMar Norway and will oversee logistics, raw materials and feed production at BioMar's factories in Karmøy in Rogaland and Myre in Vesterålen.
Since they first joined up in 2018, the companies have been working on their first product together, an edible RNA substance to help shrimp cope with challenges linked to WSSV.
A study shows that in the spring when fish are growing, they need specific vitamin levels due to oxidative stress.
The work entails conveying to Vietnamese and Chinese stakeholders the benefits that U.S. animal food products bring to farmers in terms of improved animal production and health.
With an extensive experience in the commercial field, Gabriela Heim will oversee BioMar Chile's team and commercial strategy.
A process that transforms coal into methanol that is fed to a special strain of Pichia pastoris yeast produces protein-rich SCPs.
Least-cost formulation is part of the aquafeed pro's toolset. Fermentation transforms ingredients to more extraordinary benefits and increases value. Houdek’s Sergio Nates explains in this article.
Salmon get more omega-3 in their flesh, better pigmentation and fewer dark spots when fed with canola omega-3 oil.
The physiology of wrasse differs from most species in that it lacks a stomach and has a very short intestine, which places special demands on the digestibility of the feed.
Trials in collaboration with NMBU will follow recent positive results the company obtained in rainbow trout feeds.
Japfa Comfeed Vietnam named Clemens Tan as general director.