The government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters, with funding from United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on Tuesday, 7 July and Wednesday 8 July inaugurated fish feed mills and aquaculture facility in Jahally, Central River Region (CRR); and at Kuloro, Kombo East. Written by: Fatou B. Cham / the Point.gm...
Cadman Capital Group, a multinational alternative investment firm, today announced the appointment of Dr. Nik Sachlikidis as Managing Director of its Aquaculture Division and Dr. Matthew Johnston as Research and Development Director, underscoring the firm’s commitment to driving continued growth of its aquaculture businesses. Information source: Cadman Capital Group/media release The Group’s Aquaculture Division has grown substantially in recent years...
The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented job losses and economic uncertainty. As governments and businesses look to stimulate growth, a new study from the World Economic Forum found that ‘nature-positive’ solutions can create 395 million jobs by 2030. The Future of Nature and Business Report provides blueprints for businesses to tap into a $10.1 trillion business opportunity, focusing on industry actions that are nature-positive, meaning that...
Hendrix Genetics recently announced that Dr. George Chamberlain, Managing Director of Kona Bay, has decided to retire. Dr. Chamberlain has been leading the company successfully for over 20 years and he will transfer his remaining shareholding to Hendrix Genetics. He will continue his role as President of The Global Aquaculture Alliance. Information source: Hendrix Genetics / press release A lifetime...
Seafood Legacy Co., Ltd., Kumamoto Seawater Culture Fisheries Cooperative and Urata Suisan Co., Ltd. have launched Japan’s first red sea bream (madai) Aquaculture Improvement Project (AIP) on June 30, 2020. The AIP will encompass two red sea breamfarms owned and operated by Urata Suisan in Amakusa area of Kumamoto Prefecture. Information source: Seafood Legacy Co. / press release With favorable...
With a focus on sustainability and the possibilities of low-trophic species aquaculture, AquaVitae has released a promotional short film for the project's work. Information source: Aquavitae media release The film outlines the role of the Atlantic Ocean as a shared food resource for coastal countries and the need to encourage sustainable forms of aquaculture, through the cultivation of low-trophic species...
The United States Trout Farmers Association (USTFA) Board of Directors has decided, out of concern and uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and caution for its members and attendees, to cancel the Fall 2020 Conference that was scheduled for September 23-25, 2020 in Branson Missouri.The conference has been rescheduled for September 8-10, 2021 at the Radisson Hotel in Branson. The Celebration...
F3 Tech Accelerator offers up to $400,000 for Agriculture, Aquaculture and Environmental technology companies. Information source: F3 Tech Accelerator Program / press release F3 Tech, a leading commercialization program for early-stage companies, today announced its 2020 F3 Tech Accelerator Program to provide funding and executive support for portfolio companies to expedite commercial sales and prepare them for potential investment or acquisition. The F3...
Benchmark, the aquaculture genetics, health, and advanced nutrition business today announced the official launch of Benchmark Animal Health Chile (BAHC). Information source: Benchmark / media release The establishment of BAHC follows the launch of Benchmark Genetics in Chile in 2018 and represents a strategic move into the world’s second-largest salmon market. The new company, located in Puerto Varas, will be...
Several large-scale aquaculture projects either under construction or in the development stages in Oman. Written by: Conrad Prabhu / Oman Daily Observer With fish farming projects worth several hundred million dollars in the pipeline, Oman’s authorities are developing new regulations to secure the health of this newly emerging industry, the output from which is projected to surpass conventional fishing in...
The National Aquaculture Association (NAA) has written Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross urging him to act upon the request by the State of Florida to establish a marine Aquaculture Opportunity Area in Florida waters as directed by Section 7 in Executive Order 13921, Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth. In part the NAA commented: Florida has a rich and extensive marine aquaculture that today...
Aquamaof Aquaculture Technologies, a world leader in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) technology and complete RAS-based fish farming solutions, announces the hiring of Lior Gal for its Sales & Marketing team, as Director of Sales North America. Information source: Aquamaof / media release Gal brings ten years of experience in global sales and marketing, developing new markets and projects in the...
