The EU AquaIMPACT project is evaluating the importance of feed development, feeding practices and genetics to reduce nutrient loading in rainbow trout.

AQUASOJA analyzed four impact categories, global warming, abiotic depletion, acidification and eutrophication, of land animal byproducts and found that poultry byproducts have low environmental impact and it could be used as an environmentally sustainable ingredient in animal feeds.

Ventisqueros, BioMar and Corbion held an event to officially present the coho salmon Silverside®, a premium salmon marketed in the United States.

A study led by scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science found minimal environmental impacts to the surrounding waters from a major commercial fish-farming operation off the coast of Panama.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has released a revised Aquaculture Action Plan to inform their applied research to benefit US aquaculture over the next five years.

Aquaponic operations will no longer be able to obtain certification through the CanadaGAP Program.

The companies successfully tested a diet in rainbow trout in which 100% of fishmeal was replaced by insect meal.

Alltech’s diet showed a better fish growth and a more efficient feed conversion, and it also allowed the biological filters to handle up to 50% more feed without any decline in water quality.

The government plans to turn India into a hotspot for fish and aquatic products through appropriate policy, marketing and infrastructure support.

The company merged two diets obtaining a diet that improves salmon smoltification performance.

A fish feed factory built in Pangandaran, West Java, with a production capacity of 3,450 tons per year.

DHA-Natur™ supplementation improved growth performance and DHA tissue accumulation in Pacific white shrimp.

Skretting is promoting the tilapia industry by improving tilapia health.

Skretting Technical Assistance has been working this year to enhance and expand the scope of its training workshops for clients, NUtraining program.

The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Center (SAIC) confirmed funding for five new innovation projects, which will support the delivery of the Scottish Government’s 10-year Farmed Fish Health Framework.

CP Foods also reported that 100% of fishmeal used in Thailand’s operations are sourced from the by-products fishmeal which is traceable and sourced from IFFO RS or the IFFO RS IP certified facilities and four of the company’s aquaculture farms in Vietnam have received the ASC certification.

Nofima scientists reported that omega-3 and zinc in salmon feed have important interaction in the intestines and likely the gills of salmon.

The company has expanded its production facilities twice to follow the demand in the market and has also decided to sponsor World Aquaculture Society’s African Chapter as founding gold sponsor.

The Seafood Business for Ocean Stewardship is a joint initiative between the world’s largest commercial seafood companies and science to strengthen sustainable practices within the seafood industry.

BioMar announced Discover, the latest tool from their BioSustain program, in the launch of their 2018 Sustainability Report. The report showcases the company’s continuous focus on driving sustainable initiatives across the aquaculture industry and throughout the value chain and now right into the hands of the consumer.