By AquaInTech Inc. Healthy water is the foundation of healthy salmon smolts. At Aquaintech Inc., we have developed Bacillus-based tablets that improve water quality and reduce harmful bacteria in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), helping hatcheries maintain resilient, disease-free fish. In salmon smolt production, the microbial environment can be challenging. Secondary pathogens such as Flavobacterium psychrophilum and F. columnare can lead...
By: Aker Qrill Company The Guayaquil-born executive, with more than 20 years of experience in banking, aquaculture, animal nutrition, and production technology, will lead the strategic introduction and positioning of QRILL in the Ecuadorian market. Aker Qrill Company has announced the appointment of Xavier Zurita as its new Country Representative for Ecuador, reinforcing the company’s commitment to one of the...
By dsm-firmenich dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has released the results of the World Mycotoxin Survey from January to December 2025. Mycotoxins are naturally produced by the fungi that can contaminate feed raw materials in the field and during storage. When ingested by animals, mycotoxins have a wide range of negative effects such as impaired reproduction, digestive disorders, carcinogenicity, and reduced performance....
Thai Union Feedmill (TFM), a leading Thai manufacturer and distributor of aquafeed and economic animal feed, continues to strengthen its regional presence by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with partners from Bangladesh. The collaboration with Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation (BSFF) aims to transfer Thailand’s advanced aquaculture technologies and enhance the competitiveness of the aquatic animal industry toward sustainable...
The purpose is not only to double capacity in Wuxi, but also to serve new customer segments and being able to produce specialty products for primary growth stages as well as for new high-end species The company launches SmartCare Defence, a new functional feed to support seabass during bacterial challenges Following a successful growth journey in collaboration with the Chinese...
By INCAR² The EPISex project, led by Dr. Cristian Gallardo Escárate from UdeC together with researchers from the U.S. and France, seeks to develop new biotechnological strategies to strengthen control of the ectoparasite and provide innovative solutions for salmon farming. Dr. Cristian Gallardo Escárate, professor at the Department of Oceanography at the University of Concepción and director of the Applied...
Cherrystone Aqua-Farms, the largest producer of hard-shelled clams (Mercenaria mercenaria) in the United States (US) and a major local producer of Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica), announced that has earned the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification from the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) for its farms across Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The company, is now the first shellfish farm on the East Coast...
The international company Salmon Evolution recently announced that they and the Korean firm Dongwon Industries have agreed to replace the existing joint venture agreement with a technical advisory agreement. Thanks to the agreement, Salmon Evolution will provide technical advisory services on market terms to the company based in Korea. This positions Dongwon Industries to advance the project on its own...
By Network for Women in Marine Science (WiMS) In recognition of the International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2026, the Network for Women in Marine Science (WiMS) is hosting a 2-hour online workshop (open to both men and women) designed specifically for individuals working in the marine sector. Through interactive tools, real-life scenarios, and collective discussion, we’ll explore...
By Network for Women in Marine Science (WiMS) The Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Areas Professional Certification Program (WIO-COMPAS) is pleased to announce that applications are open for Level 1 and Level 2 certification assessments in French. The combined event, organized by WIOMSA and VARUNA, will take place on 11-15 May 2026, in Madagascar. Level 2 certification is open to marine protected...
By LACQUA El Salvador has been officially selected as the host country of the Latin American & Caribbean Aquaculture 2026 (LACQUA26), one of the most important aquaculture events in Latin America and the Caribbean. The event will take place from October 27 to 30, 2026, at the Real Intercontinental San Salvador Hotel, in San Salvador, El Salvador. LACQUA26 is organized...
Kaiseraugst (Switzerland), Maastricht (Netherlands), February 9, 2026 dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, today announces it has entered into an agreement with CVC, a leading global private markets manager, to divest its Animal Nutrition & Health (“ANH”) business for an enterprise value of about €2.2 billion, which includes an earnout of up to €0.5 billion. dsm-firmenich will retain a...
