Deploying an Aquasend Beacon is a great first step toward taking control of the water quality in aquafarm ponds and, by extension, the health of the fish. In order to have a successful farm, you have to protect your most important asset: your water quality. Designed for outdoor aquafarm pond use, the Beacon measures dissolved oxygen (DO) and temperature (T), the...
Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) were joined a couple of days ago by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) in leading a letter to Senate leadership calling for urgent support for the fishing and seafood industries as they endure severe economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Information source: Markey Senate press...
The interpack tradeshow in Düsseldorf, Germany, is an important milestone for the consumer foods industry, taking place every three years. As is the case with many events and tradeshows in the last weeks, interpack has been postponed in order to mitigate the risk of spreading the coronavirus. The show was originally scheduled from May 7-13, 2020. Customers should keep the...
SET-listed Thai Union Group is considering using alternative insect-based proteins to replace fish meal as part of a push to encourage growth in the foodtech industry in Thailand, says chief executive Thiraphong Chansiri. Written by: William Hicks / The Bangkok Post "I expect to use some of these products soon in our operations," Mr Thiraphong said. "We can use alternative...
UCC researchers show that increased water temperatures and reduced food supply strongly affect where trout decide to live – with more trout opting to stay in rivers as things heat up. This could seriously decrease the sea trout population as the climate continues to change. Information source: Environmental Research Institute / University College Cork press release “Understanding how climate change...
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) ranks third among the most consumed fish species within the European Union, with an overall market estimated about 920.000 tonnes GWE (Gross Weight Equivalent) in 2017. Information source: EUMOFA Press release The EU market is mostly supplied by imports from Northern European countries: mainly Norway, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, however the EU self-sufficiency rate for salmon was 16% in 2016, with 175.000 tonnes almost...
The World Aquaculture 2020 (WA2020) Conference Organizer and the WA2020 Steering Committee members have decided that WA2020 will be rescheduled from June 8-12, 2020 to December 14-18, 2020, at Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre, Singapore. Information source: WAS press release As we know, the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has impacted all events and travel planning all over the world. All...
Blue economy promotes the sustainable development of aquatic resources for the benefit of communities who rely on them for their livelihoods and food security in Africa. Written by: Nancy Marangu / Published by Business Daily.com The sector endeavours to maximise economic and social benefits while minimising environmental degradation from activities within the fisheries and aquaculture sector. As the sector sprouts,...
Closing the year 2019, BioMar Group reports record revenue and earnings, reflecting increase in volumes sold and a stronger product offering. All three business divisions contribute to the positive development. Source: BioMar press releaser The effect of the growth strategy in BioMar Group are now becoming clearly visible at the bottom-line reflecting the full-year results for 2019. Adjusted for IFRS...
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) has finalized a deal with Elanco Animal Health Incorporated to acquire a 46,000 square foot aquatic animal research facility in Victoria, Prince Edward Island. The acquisition, which includes expansive, purpose-built, wet and dry lab space, is an exciting step as CAT grows its reputation as a globally recognized Health and Nutrition Contract Research Organization....
A smart floating fish farm has launched in Singapore, with high-tech solutions that can be scaled up in the region. How do recirculating aquaculture systems help relieve pressure on overfished and increasingly polluted oceans? Written by: Neo Chai Chin / eco-business.com On a barge off northeastern Singapore, underwater cameras monitor barramundi and red snapper swimming in large tanks that can hold...
Resistance to a deadly disease that is affecting the second most farmed fish in the world has been found to be mainly due to differences in genes between families of the same fish. Information source: University of Edinburgh press release The breakthrough could help protect stocks of Tilapia fish, which is an important food source in Africa, Asia, and South America and worth nearly $10 billion to...
