For the organization, this shows that having the label on seafood packaging can provide an advantage for producers in the marketplace. The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) recently conducted a survey of about 3,400 consumers in China to better understand consumer purchasing decisions and the influence and awareness of the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) label. When they were asked if they...
The first trials of the Portuguese Pep4Fish project, which aims to explore innovative solutions to strengthen aquaculture fish production, are already underway. Three hydrolyzed feeds with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties were selected for the first trial with sea bass. The researchers are following the development of the animals to observe improvements in their health, growth and resistance to adverse conditions....
Swiss Lachs, a pioneer company in sustainable aquaculture has announced that have received the approval of the Civic Community of Lostallo, as it did almost 10 years ago, for using of a part of the industrial building land for the development of sustainable fish farming. With the approval of the community, Swiss Lachs an lay the next foundation stone to...
Mitsui, with head office in Tokyo (Japan), decided some days ago to invest in the world’s largest shrimp farming company, Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila (IPSP), based in Ecuador, and already has concluded the related contracts. The acquisition price for the shares is USD 360 million. Following the process, the Ecuadorian company will become an equity method affiliate of Mitsui. The...
The English company FloGro has managed to obtain the planning permission for a site in South Lincolnshire where they will establish the United Kingdom’s first industrial-scale Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) prawn farm with an initial production unit for 250T p.a. It is hoped to start building in the first quarter of 2024 with the first harvest being available mid to...
Ace Aquatec, the award-winning aquaculture technology company which specializes in welfare-first outcomes, has successfully installed two new humane stunners for seabass, sea bream and pagrus with one of the Mediterranean's most forward-thinking fish farming companies, Philosofish. The installation of the humane stunners in April 2023 has been transformative for Philosofish’s production and efficiency, they explained. Beyond providing a more ethical,...
Starts a new age of data-driven intelligence and sustainability The leading aquaculture data intelligence company based in Bergen (Norway) Manolin just announced the highly-anticipated launch of their revolutionary Watershed and Harpoon, two cutting-edge platforms that mark a significant advancement in the aquaculture industry, providing fish farms and aquaculture suppliers with AI-driven data intelligence to make faster, more accurate, and proactive...
CAT appoints Simon Hill as Chief Business Development Officer The leading provider of contract research services to the aquaculture industry with locations in the United States (USA) and Canada, the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), has announced the opening of the Shrimp Genetics Innovation Center at their San Diego location to facilitate research aimed at delivering impactful solutions. According to...
The leading name in the aquaculture industry INVE Aquaculture announced a few days ago the return of Olivier Decamp to its team as R&D Director and Business Development Director for Health. A seasoned veteran in the field with over 25 years of expertise, Decamp's homecoming marks a significant milestone in the company's pursuit of innovation and sustainable growth, they assured....
Phodé Laboratories, the French company dedicated to animal well-being and performance and known for their neurosensorial solutions, has presented three new aquaculture products since the beginning of the year, aiming to manage different issues. After launching last year its new Olpheel range dedicated to shrimp and fish farming, Phodé launchs now Olpheel Zen, Olpheel Anti-Ox and Olpheel Eat. According to...
Some days go, and after its first navigation, the largest fish transport ship built in Chile, Patagon XI, became one of the most important ships on the Pacific Coast, manufactured by the ASENAV national shipyard in Valdivia. The vessel took advantage of the opening of the arms of the Caucau Bridge to go out into the ocean, becoming one of...
The global leader in technologically advanced aquatic solutions for aquaculture and fish tracking Innovasea introduced some days ago NexTrak, a breakthrough acoustic telemetry system that improves performance in the water now while providing the technological foundation for the fish tracking of tomorrow. NexTrak uses digital technology and advanced coding schemes to improve coverage, extend range and provide researchers with deeper,...
