Making waves – why aquaculture is outperforming
A new report outlines how aquaculture has transformed from a niche agriculture sector into a global industry.
Aquaculture
Benchmark divests genetics business
Aquaculture player sell assets to Novo Holdings for up to $329m
Will aligning MarinTrust and MSC standards benefit industry?
Programs are complementary yet different
Benefits and risks of insect protein in largemouth bass diets
A recent study has shed light on the potential benefits and challenges of using black soldier fly larvae meal (Hermetia illucens) as an alternative protein source in largemouth bass diets.
BioMar’s parent company considers separate listing for aquafeed major
Schouw & Co has announced that it has begun evaluating the potential for a separate stock exchange listing of its aquafeed subsidiary, BioMar.
BioMar Chile achieves ASC feed certification across all sites
BioMar Chile has successfully obtained the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) feed certification for each of its three production facilities, which are located in Ercilla, Pargua, and Castro.
Salmon deaths: Mowi Scotland tackles rising temperatures and hidden threats
Mowi Scotland, one of that country’s largest salmon producers, continues to grapple with the effects of rising seawater temperatures.
BioMar: Novel ingredients can drive fish health and aquaculture sustainability
Research coming out of BioMar’s R&D department shows novel ingredients are delivering more than just good sustainability metrics.
Is there a link between declining marine osmolytes in feed and rising winter wounds and ulcers in salmon?
Dr Antony Prabhu Philip, a senior scientist at NOFIMA, believes so.
Global investments and technology advances in insect protein: Spotlight on Tebrio, Entosystem, Entocycle and EnviroFlight
This week we report on investor action in the insect protein sector and on the increasing reliance on advanced technology for scalable production in that industry.
How can AI tools optimize phage technology to tackle AMR?
At the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit, experts shared how advancements in AI and regulatory progress could accelerate the integration of phages in animal health practices and help tackle AMR.
Proposed EUDR delay: Impact on feed and livestock companies
At FeedNavigator’s panel at the AgTech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam, industry leaders discussed EUDR compliance challenges and opportunities, just a week after the EU Commission suggested postponing the regulation’s implementation by a year.
Regulatory update: ASC certification, EFSA call on trace minerals and FDA guidance
We round-up regulatory developments including ASF certification for BioMar facilities, US ingredient review challenges and an EFSA call for data on copper, cobalt and other trace elements.
IFFO conference 2024: Peru's anchovy quota boost, sustainable aquaculture growth and climate resilience
Peru has announced that the second anchovy fishing season in the country’s North-Central region will commence on November 1, with a substantial quota set at 2.51 million tons.
Boosting fish health and milk production in Norway with seaweed
Norway has a unique opportunity to develop its seaweed industry but should explore a broader range of applications for seaweed, such as in fish and livestock feed, says an expert.
Feature: Protein innovation
Green Plains and Houdek look to unlock potential of fermented protein
Fermented plant-based proteins are emerging as a promising ingredient category in feed, with two US-based companies at the forefront of this innovation: Green Plains, headquartered in Nebraska, and Houdek, based in South Dakota.
De Heus expands presence in Indonesia with new feed facility
De Heus has bolstered its operations in Indonesia with the opening of a new production facility in Purwodadi, Central Java.
Algiecel secures €6.5m to help scale microalgae technology
Copenhagen-based biotech company, Algiecel, has raised DKK 50 million (€6.5m or US$7.11m) in equity funding, with the round led by West Hill Capital.
AAFCO considers new regulatory pathway for feed ingredients
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is weighing a proposal from Kansas State University’s K-State Olathe Innovation Campus to lead the scientific review for a new feed ingredient submission pathway.
What does the future hold for the insect protein industry?
As the insect farming industry matures, companies are facing mounting pressures to scale sustainably, attract further capital, and deliver on their promises.
The Female Vision: Women in Feed
We are excited to introduce a new series, The Female Vision: Women in Feed.
Increase in global fishmeal and fish oil production
Between January and July 2024, cumulative fishmeal production rose by nearly 36% compared to the same period in 2023.
How viable an alternative to soy is sunflower meal?
Rapeseed meal, sunflower meal and other plant-based proteins have shown potential as partial replacements for soybean meal (SBM) in animal diets, though outcomes depend on protein levels and dietary adjustments.
Skretting executive jumps ship to Corbion
Lenaïg Richard-Breivik, a seasoned Skretting executive, has joined Corbion Health and Nutrition as business development manager for aquaculture.
News
All-female team aim to raise £75k to support female farming in Kenya
A team of women from the UK food and farming industry are set to cycle 75km across Kenya to raise funds and awareness for international charity Farm Africa.
Danish firm supports shift to local protein sources in Southeast Asia's feed market
Danish biotechnology company, European Protein, has partnered with Malaysia’s Yenher Holdings Berhad to establish two fermentation plants aimed at creating sustainable, high-value animal feed in Southeast Asia.
Food waste to feed: Food Recycle seeks licensees for global growth
Australian company, Food Recycle, says it has developed an innovative process to convert commercial food waste into "high performance" animal feed, offering a sustainable solution to a global challenge.
How will new US animal feed ingredient review process work?
The US feed industry is undergoing significant changes in how new animal food ingredients are reviewed.
Business giants pile on pressure to cut antibiotics in global food chain
Food and drink suppliers will face increased scrutiny as 80 of the world’s biggest investors today join forces to pressure global leaders into tackling the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis or risk a worldwide financial meltdown.
From Deep Branch to Aerbio: Rebranding, buyout, and the debut of gas to feed pilot facility
Aerbio has officially launched, while its pilot facility converting carbon dioxide into protein goes online, marking a key milestone for the business.
Aquaculture innovation: nutrition is the key, start-up says
Canada-based Wittaya Aqua’s data-driven insights and analytics platform is designed to drive efficiency, profitability, and sustainability in the global aquaculture industry. What sets it apart? Nutritional data, the company tells us.
Single cell proteins: A question of cost
Single Cell Protein (SCP) produced by biomass fermentation has long been talked about in terms of its potential as an alternative protein source for feedstock, but how close is it to being a viable option?
Citric acid enhances tilapia feed quality and sustainability
Research by scientists from Embrapa Environment and the State University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS) has demonstrated the benefits of citric acid as a feed additive for tilapia.
Extracting more value from spent grains: a brewery-backed blueprint
Working with one of the world’s largest breweries, Duynie Group is extracting value from brewer’s spent grains by transforming the protein fraction into concentrate that can be used by the food and feed industries.
Nasekomo upgrades neonate tech to boost insect protein production
Nasekomo has enhanced its neonate delivery service for Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae by introducing a suspension technology that is designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of insect-based protein production.
Inside a billion dollar deal: Why Merck acquired Elanco aqua health
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside North America, has completed its acquisition of Elanco's aqua business, a deal it claims will bolster its leadership within that sector.
Study: Insect protein boosts trout immunity and lowers mortality
A recent study has revealed that a product from Black Soldier Fly (BSF) based producer, Maltento, increases immune system responses and results in a lower mortality rate in Rainbow trout.
Norwegian land and fish farming: How to achieve a circular phosphorus economy
A new report shows the importance of recovering and reusing phosphorus to ensure its sustainable management, as phosphorus use in Norwegian aquaculture reaches levels similar to those in agriculture, heightening the risk of supply disruptions and...
Green Plains boosts high protein ingredient production capacity
Green Plains and joint venture partner, Tharaldson Ethanol, report that the world’s largest MSC system, located at Tharaldson's 175 million-gallon biorefinery in Casselton, North Dakota, is now producing and shipping on-spec products.
Aker BioMarine plans $590m divestment of krill feed business to new joint venture
Aker BioMarine has finalized an agreement to divest its feed ingredients business to a newly formed entity, established by American Industrial Partners (AIP) and Aker Capital (Aker), for an enterprise valuation of $590m.
Ban urged on use of West African fish oil by Norwegian salmon farmers
A new campaign sees 39 organizations, including prominent groups from West Africa and Norway, urging the Norwegian government to prohibit its farmed salmon producers from utilizing fish oil sourced from West Africa.
Alltech Fennoaqua and Volare collaborate on insect-fed rainbow trout launch
Finnish insect ingredient company Volare is teaming up with three fish farming stakeholders on an insect-fed rainbow trout product launch in Finland.
Blue Food Innovation Summit, London
Overcoming scaling challenges for emerging aquafeed ingredients: 'Industry must commit early for the long term'
Early-stage partnerships are vital for scaling alternative ingredients in aquafeed, concluded a panel at the Blue Food Innovation Summit in May.
New mixing tech promises sustainable salmon feed
New mixing technology has been designed in such a way as to optimize product development and enable the integration of novel liquid raw ingredients in feed, according to its inventors.
Sustainable fish feed innovation: Microbial protein from soybean wastewater
As global food demand rises, aquaculture stands out as the fastest-growing animal protein sector. However, the sustainability of current aquafeed protein ingredients remains a pressing concern.
Blue Food Innovation Summit, London
Sustainable aquaculture: Mowi, BioMar and policy shapers on solutions
The opening session of the Blue Food Innovation event in London last week centered around the need for sustainable aquaculture innovation to address climate change, responsible feed sourcing and measuring, the social licence to operate, and consumer...
Functional feed boosts health and growth of largemouth bass
In a significant stride toward sustainable aquaculture, researchers have developed a novel functional feed ingredient from king oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) root waste and soybean meal.
Australian insect producer inks feed deal with Skretting
Skretting continues to back the development and validation of new novel ingredients with it recently signing off on an offtake agreement with an Australian insect protein startup.
Protein innovator Enifer secures €36m in funding, new factory build on the horizon
Enifer has announced the completion of a funding package worth €36m (US$39m) that enables it to start building a food-grade mycoprotein factory in Finland, with the initial output set to be feed grade.
Hatch Blue identifies 9 promising protein-rich aquafeed ingredients
A comprehensive report released by Hatch Blue sheds light on the critical need for sustainable, protein-rich aquafeed ingredients to support the booming aquaculture industry while mitigating environmental concerns.