GenoMar Genetics has secured a three-year innovation grant from the Research Council of Norway to enhance fillet yield in tilapia. The project will apply imaging technology and machine learning to support more accurate selection in breeding without compromising fish welfare. Applying Medical Imaging in Tilapia The project will use medical-grade CT scans (Computed Tomography) to assess traits such as muscle...
By Corbion Corbion joins the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) as an associate member, reinforcing its commitment to responsible aquaculture and helping advance SSP’s vision of a cleaner, more sustainable shrimp industry. Corbion, the sustainable ingredients company that champions preservation through application of science, is proud to announce its new role as an associate member of the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP)....
By dsm-firmenich dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has released the results of the World Mycotoxin Survey from January to March 2025. Nearly 6,000 samples were collected and analyzed from 70 countries around the world. The results concluded that fumonisins, deoxynivalenol and zearalenone are most frequently found, with the highest regions of mycotoxins found in China and South Asia. Ursula Hofstetter,...
Norwegian cod farming company Ode revealed is investing in submersible pens from AKVA group to enhance fish welfare and optimize production. They announced that the first four complete Nautilus units will be installed at the Alida site in Volda municipality during the second and third quarters of 2025. This investment is part of Ode’s broader strategy for innovation and development,...
The company publishes its Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, highlighting progress toward Mission 31, its strategic initiative to double the size of its business by 2031. US-based company Pacific Seafood announced a few days ago that it has taken a significant step in its strategy to expand into the European Union (EU) market, which it has entered with its first...
By Skretting As of May 1, Håvard Walde has taken on the role of Managing Director for Skretting’s salmon businesses in Australia, Chile, North America and Norway. He brings with him more than 20 years of experience from the aquaculture industry, and he has been part of Skretting for the past 17 years. He served as General Manager of Skretting...
Skretting China recently celebrated the grand opening of its new LifeStart production line in Zhuhai, Skretting’s first dedicated LifeStart facility in Asia. At the same time, they launched five new innovative hatchery feed products, for diverse species including salmon, tilapia, golden pompano, snakehead and catfish. According to them, the double celebration is significant as it signals Skretting’s confidence in the...
Stolt Sea Farm (SSF) recently celebrated the ten-year anniversary of its warm seawater operations in the Reykjanes Peninsula Park, in Iceland, a unique approach to sustainable seafood production which is fast gaining interest with other eco-friendly producers. The aquaculture park is part of HS Orka’s geothermal power plant on Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland. The Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland...
By Our Ocean Conference In April 28th 2025, global leaders, policy makers, stakeholders, scientists, indigenous advocates, youth leaders, and civil society from around the world gathered at BEXCO in Busan, Republic of Korea, for the 10th Our Ocean Conference (OOC), a pivotal moment for ocean action and climate leadership. Under the title “Our Ocean, Our Action,” this 10th anniversary event provided a unique platform...
By Ace Aquatec Funding will create 15 jobs and accelerate development of data-driven solutions for fish farmers Ace Aquatec, the award-winning welfare-first aquaculture technology company, has announced the successful closing of its latest investment round. The funding will directly support the creation of 15 new jobs and accelerate the company’s mission to empower fish farmers with advanced, data-driven insights that...
The parties have agreed on a valuation of Wilsgård amounting to USD 170 million on a 100% basis The boards of Wilsgård, SalMar Farming, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SalMar, and SalMar have approved some days ago, a merger plan for a triangular merger pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Norwegian Public Limited Liability Companies Act, with SalMar Farming as the...
The founder of the aquaculture technology company Billund Aquatech, Christian Sørensen,announced some days ago that they will rebrand as Globaq Solutions. “We are proud to introduce Globaq Solutions — a company focused on setting new standards in land-based fish farming through advanced recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS)”, he said. Founded by Sørensen, the former founder of Billund Aquaculture- and a team...
