By: NC Chamber Foundation North Carolina’s maritime economy extends far beyond the ports of Wilmington and Morehead City. New analysis from the NC Chamber Foundation explores how the state’s broader maritime assets including inland waterways, working waterfronts, marine industries, ferry routes, coastal infrastructure, research institutions, and mariculture all support supply chain resilience and long-term economic competitiveness across North Carolina. Released as...
By: Aker QRILL Company Aker QRILL Company is concluding its 2026 Antarctic krill fishing season this week, with vessels ceasing fishing and preparing to leave the fishing grounds. The fisheries close when the precautionary harvest limit set by CCAMLR is reached, demonstrating that the management system is working as intended. The season has continued later than in 2025, when the...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Home (NOAA) from the United States (US) is seeking public input on where to focus while searching places to begin the process of identifying Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOA). They are requesting relevant information on specific issues and areas they should consider for future Aquaculture Opportunity Areas. The deadline for comments is September 14, 2026....
• The Vietnamese company, that holds both ASC and BAP certifications, is making a strategic transition from pangasius to meet evolving market demands and unlock new growth opportunities. • The partnership has already reached a significant milestone with the successful establishment of an optimally structured base population. Benchmark Genetics Norway (BGN) recently announced a long-term strategic collaboration with Nam Viet...
By: Global Shrimp Council The four-day Venice Beach activation brought The Happy Protein to life, using food, experiences and happiness to encourage consumers to discover more ways — and more occasions — to enjoy shrimp. The Global Shrimp Council (GSC) successfully concluded its first-ever consumer pop-up experience in Venice Beach, welcoming more than 4,000 guests over four days and marking...
By: Aker QRILL Company Aker QRILL Company, a producer and supplier of krill meal and krill oil—innovative ingredients with unique nutritional properties—has announced its membership in the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP), the leading alliance of producers and companies committed to the sustainable and responsible development of the shrimp industry. Aker QRILL Company’s incorporation into SSP reflects the company’s commitment to...
• They also informed about a partnership with Innovafeed to investigate the antibacterial potential of insect-derived protein • The organization maintains one of the most extensive proprietary libraries of aquaculture pathogens in the industry The Canadian company Onda announced some days ago that its FeedTech Division has officially achieved FeedAssure certification, a significant milestone that recognizes the division’s commitment to...
By: AquaNab With sea lice costing the aquaculture industry an estimated USD 4 billion annually, the Hamburg-based company has developed AquaNabs, a first-of-its-kind nanoantibody treatment, delivered through fish feed, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional chemical and mechanical delousing. AquaNab, a Hamburg-based biotechnology company, is developing precision nanoantibody technology to treat and prevent sea lice, one of the costliest and most persistent...
By: Global Salmon Initiative The Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) published its latest Sustainability Report, marking 13 consecutive years of transparent, aligned reporting on the environmental and social performance of its farmed salmon members. The report covers 11 farming member companies across Canada, Chile, Norway and Tasmania – providing the largest industry-wide data set publicly available. For the first time, the...
By: Troutlodge The Salmonids Business Unit of Hendrix Genetics had a notable participation at the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production (WCGALP), held July 11–17 in Madison, Wisconsin—one of the most influential scientific events in animal‑production genetics. More than 20 members of the Hendrix Genetics team attended the congress, representing various Business Units. Research Presented by Dr. Katharina...
Innovafeed, a global leader in the production of insect-based ingredients for animal and plant nutrition, announced today its participation in Aquaculture Europe 2026, taking place from September 29 to October 1 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The company’s multidisciplinary team of experts will showcase cutting-edge research on Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) larval meal, highlighting its biochemical properties, functional gut health benefits,...
• They worked closely with the Council over several years to develop the standard • Days before, the company announced they made the operation profitable for the first time Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) opened for certification of Atlantic cod, in 2025, when cod was included in the revised ASC Salmon and Cod Standard v1.5. Now, the Norwegian company Ode become...
