* By FishProf The FishProf believes everyone in the seafood industry has a responsibility to solve this. Over the years, it has been reported that several primary seafood fraud issues have been prosecuted, so there are many lessons to take on board. Late last year at Codex Alimantarius CAC47 meeting in Geneva, Switzerland the Food Fraud work advanced to Step...
BioMar’s Sustainability Report 2024 reported some days ago a FFDR of 0.37, the lowest ever. This milestone was achieved thanks to the innovative use of alternative ingredients and trimmings, which now account for 55% of total marine ingredients. However, the ever-changing market conditions for raw materials might make it challenging to sustain this position over time. Carlos Díaz, CEO of...
They worked in collaboration with Samey Robotics to design a solution which not only will significantly increase company’s grading capacity but also gives them more flexibility, and meets their sustainability goals The leading farm-to-table processor of sustainable farmed salmon and trout Hofseth announced that their facility Hofseth Processing in Ålesund, Norway, will be extensively refurbished to ensure they are keeping...
The Norwegian company achieves full control over their entire value chain, from genetics to harvesting, processing and value-added production Nordic Halibut (NH) recently announced that an agreement has been entered into with Pure Norwegian Seafood (PNS) giving to the company a right to use PNS' processing facilities at Averøy. An agreement has also been entered into between Nordic Halibut and...
By The Marine Ingredients Organization (IFFO) According to our market intelligence reports*, the total fishmeal production for January 2025 increased by approximately 75% compared to the same month in 2024. This increase was primarily influenced by a 300% increase in the Peruvian output. Chile, the USA, Spain and the African countries also reported a positive trend in fishmeal production compared...
The Global Shrimp Council (GSC) launched at 2025 Seafood Expo North America (SENA) in Boston, United States, its first global shrimp marketing effort, unveiling its Happy Protein campaign, to celebrate shrimp as a delicious, better-for-you protein that brings a smile to every table. At the moment, the GSC has 55 members and officially launched its digital campaign expecting to attract...
The species native to the US Atlantic is back on the public's tables after the overexploitation of the wild population a few years ago The first US Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) to farm red drum, Pine Island Redfish, is celebrating its first harvest of Florida-farmed, sustainable redfish. “March 2025 marks our first harvest and now we begin to fulfill the...
The acquisition is subject to approval from the authorities in Norway and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025. Global company BioMar has signed an agreement to acquire full ownership of LetSea, Norway’s leading experimental and research centre for aquaculture by taking over the remaining shares from KapNor and located on Dønna municipality, on the Helgeland coast....
By World Aquaculture Safari 2025 In June 2025, Uganda meets the world for the World Aquaculture Safari 2025 Conference (WA25 Uganda). Themed “Aquaculture on the Rise”, the conference, which is being organised by the World Aquaculture Society, is expected to bring together nearly 2,000 participants from around the world with the usual goal to foster knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation...
By World Aquaculture Safari 2025 World Aquaculture India 2025 Announces Dr. Ayyappan as Plenary Speaker and Thanks Official Premier Sponsor and Media Partners The much-anticipated World Aquaculture India 2025 is set to take place on November 10-13, 2025 at Hyderabad International Convention Center – Novotel, bringing together aqua culturist, researchers, and professionals to explore the latest advancements in aquaculture. As...
By dsm-firmenich The Animal AgTech Innovation Summit, the leading technological innovations event in the animal agriculture industry, is set to take place on 8 – 9th April 2025. The event gathers global leaders in livestock production to discuss the sector’s innovations, challenges and opportunities, with a focus on the role of technology in achieving long-term economic and environmental sustainability. Experts from dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition...
For the first time, the event will offer simultaneous translation in Chinese and Spanish The premier annual gathering for the international shrimp industry, Global Shrimp Forum (GSF), has announced that registration for the 2024 edition has opened with the “early-bird” registration period lasting until May 1st. For the past three years, the GSF has brought together industry professionals from around...
