Startup develops complete aquafeed with enriched insect meal

Mar 3, 2021 — Ittinsect transforms agri-food byproducts and insect meal with microbial processes to obtain a healthy substitute to a complete aquafeed containing fishmeal.

BioMar acquires majority shares of Viet-Uc to develop the aquafeed business in Vietnam

Mar 2, 2021 — With this acquisition, BioMar takes another step to expand its global footprint within shrimp feed.

Le Gouessant acquires French aquafeed producer

Mar 2, 2021 — The acquisition of Aqualia, which owns one of the most modern fish feed mills in Europe, will strengthen Le Gouessant position in the French aquafeed market. 

GMP+ updates feed certification scheme

Mar 1, 2021 — GMP+ International updated its feed certification scheme to make it simpler and easier. 

Cargill’s new program charts new course in seafood sustainability

Mar 1, 2021 — SeaFurther™ Sustainability focuses on responsibly-sourced feed, fish health and welfare to strive for a more sustainable future for the world's oceans.

CPF reports 41% net profit jump in 2020

Feb 25, 2021 — The performance improved thanks mainly to the adoption of advanced technology and innovations including AI in the production process, to attain optimal standards. 

Cargill names new chief operating officer

Feb 25, 2021 — Brian Sikes was named chief operating officer of Cargill and will also serve as a management director on the Cargill Board of Directors. 

Vitapro, ASC agreement to help Latin American shrimp farmers

Feb 23, 2021 — The agreement aims to promote the highest social and environmental standards and encourage their adoption by Ecuadorian shrimp producers through ASC certification.

Thai Union’s feed mill subsidiary goes public with IPO

Feb 22, 2021 — The company plans to list Thai Union Feedmill Public Company Limited on the Stock Exchange of Thailand through an initial public offering.

Microalgae mix can replace fish oil in seabream

Feb 22, 2021 — Early results from an EU research project in which BioMar Hellenic is participating, indicate that a mix of the microalgae species Schizochytrium sp. and Nannochloropsis sp. can fully replace fish oils in seabream feed. 

BNP Paribas defines restrictive policy to fight deforestation

Feb 22, 2021 — The bank will only provide financial products or services to companies with a strategy to achieve zero deforestation in their production and supply chains by 2025 at the latest.

CP Foods partners to develop insect protein

Feb 22, 2021 — The company partnered with Chiang Mai University to fund the project and jointly develop the first smart farm for black soldier fly in Thailand.

Skretting ARC Pargua achieves BAP Certification

Feb 22, 2021 — The certification verifies that Skretting’s R&D center follows all the appropriate production practices and standards for the safe and responsible delivery of products.

Aquasoja adds salmonid fry feed to its portfolio

Feb 22, 2021 — Neogold Plus Salmonids is nutritionally adapted for aquaculture fish that demand higher energy levels in the diet, as is the case of trout species or salmon. 

Extruded feed lead to skeletal deformities in ballan wrasse fish larvae

Feb 19, 2021 — Scientists suggested that high extrusion temperatures make feed minerals difficult to access for a fish species like ballan wrasse, which has no stomach or acid digestion.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Feb 17, 2021 — Why the world needs a replacement for fishmeal with sustainable functional ingredient 

Dr. Suresh Menon

Which novel ingredient is more environmentally sustainable?

Feb 17, 2021 — Study offers a complementary perspective to that of LCA, obtaining a complete picture of the sustainability of the four production systems. 

Mowi reports record high volumes in 2020

Feb 17, 2021 — The company achieved all-time high volumes in all divisions in 2020, harvesting 440,000 tons of salmon, selling 240,000 tons of value-added products and producing 540,000 tons of feed.

Seafood metacoalition calls for action to combat illegal fishing

Feb 17, 2021 — Five of the most influential industry platforms in the seafood sector released a joint statement calling for action to combat the scourge of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

BioMar and Skretting inks deal with Salmones Camanchaca to incorporate sustainability standards

Feb 16, 2021 — The agreement, a pioneer in the Chilean industry, aims to contribute to sustainability on GHG emissions, use of raw materials and the use of renewable energy.