Coming just days after Skretting and Veramaris announced they had supported Supermarché Match to launch sustainably raised trout, the two companies have today revealed another breakthrough in bringing sustainable seafood to market. Information source: Skretting - Veramaris press release French retail group Auchan, one of the world’s largest retailers is introducing a groundbreaking trout, raised on a novel feed by Skretting enriched...
Organizers of Aquafeed Horizons 2020 conference, the specialized conference for aquaculture feed professionals due to take place March 24, 2020 in Bangkok, have cancelled the meeting. Information source: Aquafeed press release “This was a very difficult decision, and we waited as long as we could in the hope that the coronavirus epidemic would slow, but unfortunately we are not seeing...
The presence of various nutritional and medicinal properties in seaweed is likely to boost the overall commercial seaweed market by 2X. While seaweeds are mostly grown in coastal regions, their increasing end-use is promoting the cultivation of seaweed in other regions such as Europe and North America. Information source: Fact.MR press release Regulatory authorities like WHO and FAO have approved...
In the face of growing concern over the environmental and health costs of land-based food production, it’s high time to put a spotlight on the role that the ocean and blue food can play in the wider food systems transformation. Written by: Gunhild A Stordalen / WEF agenda 2020* The EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems calls for a...
Information source: WAS press release Aquaculture Africa 2020 or “AFRAQ2020” will be held in Alexandria City, Egypt on 28th November to 1st December 2020. The conference will be hosted at the famous Bibliotheca Alexandrina, one of the most fascinating touristic and cultural attractions in the world. The conference offers a great opportunity for aquaculture researchers, practitioners, decision-makers and other stakeholders...
The Executive President of the National Chamber of Aquaculture, representing the shrimp sector of Ecuador, stated that, with the end of holidays in China, domestic trade will begin to show signs of recovery, reactivating the demand for shrimp very soon. Information source: press release / National Chamber of Aquaculture from Ecuador (CNA) The announcement of Chinese authorities regarding the completion...
Nutreco recently announced that it has invested in Dutch company Kingfish Zeeland, which aims to bring supplies of yellowtail kingfish to the US and European markets through a proprietary recirculating aquaculture system (RAS). The investment underlines Nutreco’s ongoing commitment to Feeding the Future; the company’s mission to contribute to producing enough nutritious and high-quality food for a growing population in...
Information source: Still in its infancy, the global sea bream market is poised for a healthy growth outlook during the period of projection, 2019 - 2029. With notable growth observed in demand for sea bream from the foodservice industry, global sea bream markets would witness nearly 6% compound annual growth rate during the forecast period according to a new market...
Aquaculture Magazine is happy to welcome Dr. Newman on board with his new column: The good, the bad and the ugly discussing Penaeid broodstock multiple pathogen testing in the shrimp industry around the world. Stephen G. Newman earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland in Conservation and Resource Management (ecology) in 1973. His Ph.D. is from the University...
SAIC is pleased to announce significant new grant funding for industry-led, collaborative applied R&D projects to align with innovation challenges of top priority within aquaculture. Information source: SAIC press release and web information KEY DATES Competition opens: today – 31 January 2020Submission deadline for Expressions of Interest (EoI): 12 March 2020Invitation to full application: 27 March 2020Submission deadline for full applications: 7 May 2020 Decisions on funding will be made at the SAIC Board...
The School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences (SFAAS) invites you to participate in a survey study to generate a ‘snapshot’ of the status of the aquaponics industry. This survey is designed for hobbyists, educators, and for-profit aquaponic producers. We recognize and appreciate your commitment to improving and advancing aquaponics. This survey is intended for those age 18 and older,...
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies Canada (CATC) is pleased to announce that Dr. Jason Cleaversmith has accepted the position of Vice President leading the Health and Nutrition business unit and General Manager of Canadian Operations, effective January 1, 2020. Dr. Cleaversmith brings more than 17 years of experience in aquaculture and comes to CATC from Nevis Marine where he provided...
