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.
Algae
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.
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.
Using seaweed and mushroom waste in chicken feed could boost Africa's food security
One of Africa's most pressing challenges is achieving food security. A researcher proposes an innovative approach to chicken feed to address this issue.
Morrisons teams up with Sea Forest to fast-track lower methane beef
Australia’s Sea Forest is working with Myton Food Group, the manufacturing arm of UK retailer, Morrisons, to get its seaweed derived methane abating livestock feed ingredient supplied to beef cows.
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.
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...
Busting methane: Research funding gaps in US and UK regulatory lags
What gaps exist in the areas of funding and research for agriculture and livestock climate mitigation efforts in the US?
Will $18.8m US goverment grant spur algae-derived feed and biofuel innovation?
The US government is set to invest $18.8m in algae research aimed at developing feed and biofuels, as part of its efforts to advance decarbonization initiatives.
How will industry meet demand for 100m tons of aqua feed by 2050?
The scale-up of novel protein resources to deliver significant volumes of raw materials for use in aquaculture feed still requires further development, according to a recent paper.
Top 10 most read articles so far this year
We delve into the diverse array of topics that have resonated deeply with our readers since January, shaping the discourse and informing perspectives on issues.
Will transatlantic talks bolster feed sustainability efforts?
EU and US trade associations in the feed and soy industry are ramping up their efforts to disseminate information about their collaborative endeavors aimed at bolstering feed sustainability both sides of the Atlantic.
Microaglae derived astaxanthin producer secures $3m in funds
Kuenhle AgroSystem (KAS), a startup focused on producing high value products from microalgae for the food, feed, and health industries, has raised $3m in a Series A2 funding round led by S2G Ventures.
Ocean Harvest Technology gains ‘competitive edge’ on seaweed blends with new patent
Ocean Harvest Technology (OHT), headquartered in the UK, reports a significant competitive advantage with the issuance of a new patent by the UK Intellectual Property Office.
Millennial Salmon Project: Omega-3 ingredient improves feed sustainability and quality
New research has provided additional insights into the potential benefits of using Corbion’s algae-based omega-3 product in salmon feed.
Saudi based scientists could turn the tide on animal feed imports with novel algae farming model
Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia have devised a new method of producing microalgae in industrial volumes, which they say could help the country reduce its reliance on imported animal feed products.
Can plant and algae-based technology enhance laying hen production?
NUQO, a France-based feed additives company, asserts that trials conducted across various geographic regions validate the efficacy of its technology in boosting layer performance.
Astaxanthin production: Asteasier consortium unveils breakthrough microalgae technology
Natural astaxanthin commands a premium price tag, primarily attributed to slow growth rates, cultivation challenges, and the expensive extraction processes involved.
Study identifies spirulina as prime alt protein source for poultry feed
A study underscores the potential of Spirulina sp. as a noel protein ingredient for poultry feeds, emphasizing its nutritional value, particularly its protein content, amino acid profile, protein solubility, and in vitro protein digestibility.
Arch Pet Food: a new player in the game, unveiling BSF dog food and Copi-based treats
Arch Pet Food is a relatively new entrant to the pet food industry based in the US. Established around two years ago, the startup is exploring the use of alternative ingredients in cat and dog diets.
Riding the storm: IFFO prioritizes responsible sourcing and accountability
The feed ingredients basket has seen substantial turbulence throughout 2023. As in the past, resilience has prevailed. Priorities should remain volumes, responsible sourcing, and accountability, Petter Martin Johannessen, director general of the IFFO,...
Five startups that captured our attention in 2023
In 2023, the startup ecosystem faced persistent challenges due to economic uncertainties, anticipated interest rate increases, and the lingering effects of previous bank failures, as reported by EY.
Science stacks up for microalgae as feed additives; can cost obstacle be overcome?
A new review, which consolidates a decade of research led by the Agricultural University of Athens, suggests that substituting synthetic feed additives with microalgae could be beneficial for the environment and for animal health.
Report: Food security in Senegal and Mauritania undermined by growth of fishmeal and fish oil sector
A new study underlines the gap between current practices in small pelagic fish value chain in Senegal and Mauritania and the fishmeal and fish oil industry’s global standards.
Study: ‘Higher dietary EPA and DHA levels improve salmon production metrics’
Veramaris and Manolin say data collected from over 232 million fish and 99 farms shows meaningful benefits of higher dietary EPA & DHA levels on biological performance and harvest quality.
Algiecel led power and microalgae based decarbonization project secures €2.4m in funding
Danish algae-based carbon capture and utilization startup, Algiecel, and its partners, have secured €2.4m (US$2.62m) for a power- and microalgae-based decarbonization project, under Denmark’s Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP).
Cargill championing the use of regen-ag practices for aqua feed raw materials
Cargill is increasingly focused on fishery improvement programs and is “pioneering” the use of regenerative agriculture practices in raw materials for global aquaculture, according to its latest Aqua Nutrition Sustainability Report.
Unlocking feed value: Scottish consortium explores how to optimize algae cultivation
A new method of growing algae in Scotland could offer a sustainable boost for the aquaculture and agriculture sectors, by providing locally sourced, alternative protein sources and ingredients for feeds.
UK seaweed firm Ocean Harvest reports strong demand for its blends and growing revenue
Reading, UK-based Ocean Harvest Technology (OHT) recently issued a positive trading update for the six months ending June 30, 2023, saying investment in sales and marketing delivered a 65% year-on year increase in product revenue to about €1.6m (US$2.05m).
Tropical alga can nearly halve GHG emissions from cow manure – research
Researchers found that adding a small portion of Asparagopsis taxiformis (AT) to cow poo led to methane reductions of 44%.
Scaling novel ingredients: ‘Offtake agreements as currency with feed producers are absolutely critical’
There are a range of new raw materials entering into the aqua feed value chain such as algal, black soldier fly, and bacterial ingredients but barriers remain in terms of getting those inputs to scale, according to a panel at the Blue Food Innovation...
UK feed and animal nutrition research fund seeks proposals
A research scholarship for feed technologists with a £2K (US$2.5K) prize fund has opened for applications.
Volta Greentech and Protos launch next phase of climate-friendly beef project in Sweden
Methane emissions reduction focused biotech, Volta Greentech, and food company, Protos, are teaming up again to release climate-friendly beef in Sweden.
New project aims to accelerate algae product development in the Baltic and North Sea
A new €12m EU-funded initiative to develop new products from algae has just been unveiled. Animal feed is one of multiple target markets for the project.
After aquaculture success, Corbion looks to expand algae footprint in pet food
Corbion sees continued growth in the aquaculture sector but also opportunities in pet food and human nutrition for its algae-based omega-3 product, AlgaPrime DHA.
Global feed protein trends: It is time to put your questions to the experts
As the world’s demand for plant oils and protein continues to increase and outstrip production at an unprecedented pace, yield alone will no longer be sufficient to sustainably meet that demand, innovation to increase protein levels in plants and develop...
Complexity of measuring and reducing emissions in the dairy industry
The dairy industry is facing new challenges from increasing demand for sustainable milk production and new government laws and policies targeting emissions reduction.
Algiecel secures €1.3m to develop its algae-based carbon capture and utilization technology
Danish algae-based carbon capture and utilization startup, Algiecel, has raised €1.3m in seed funding from Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund, a UK-based family fund and private individuals.
Spirulina from CO2 emissions: Algae growing begins at AB Agri site in UK
A UK project aimed at transforming carbon emissions into algae feed ingredients, being run by Canada’s Pond Technologies and AB Agri division, Livalta, has achieved another milestone.
Food innovators welcome EC’s ‘pioneering’ algae plan
Food innovation champions have applauded a new initiative from the European Commission aiming to unlock the potential of algae in the European Union.
FAO: Feed industry must meet expanding aquaculture demand ‘in a sustainable way’
FAO: Feed industry must meet expanding aquaculture demand ‘in a sustainable way’
A trip through the archives: Mycotoxin management insights
We look back on some of the highlights of our mycotoxin news coverage of the past 12 months.
EIT Food reveals new cohort of impactful agrifood startups
EIT Food has announced the latest group of companies to join its Food Accelerator Network (FAN) – a total of 61 agrifood startups have been selected to receive support and investment opportunities to grow and scale.
Carbon-capture to feed startup sets up pilot plant in Denmark
Algiecel says its pilot-scale, mobile container-based photobioreactor utilizing algae to sequester CO2 emissions from industrial processes is now operational.
Aqua Spark invests in algae-derived astaxanthin producer
Hawaii-based microalgae company, Kuehnle AgroSystems (KAS), has closed a Series A funding round with new investor, Aqua Spark.
Dutch seaweed company secures further investment
Belgian business, the Colruyt Group, is expanding its minority interest in The Seaweed Company to 21%. The retail group was already a shareholder in the Dutch startup.
EFSA outsources literature scope as it evaluates risk from presence of OTA and bromine in feed
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says it has received mandates from the EU Commission for a scientific opinion on Ochratoxin A (OTA) in feed and the same on bromine in feed.
US team want to produce algae for feed using flue gas and wastewater
A three-year, US$2.5m Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) engineering-scale project is aimed at showing that producing algae for feed use can be cost-effective and has added environmental benefits.
US academic recognized for animal feed enzyme work
In recognition of his pioneering work on livestock nutrition, Xingen Lei, professor of animal science at Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) was named a Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors (NAI) on December 7.
Research proposals on functional amino acids and gut microbiota nab €1m Adisseo grant
Projects aimed at improving the feeding of broilers during and after a coccidiosis challenge through the use of functional amino acids and understanding the contribution of the gut microbiota to mucosal immunity in poultry have secured an industry...