World seafood leader Thai Union Group announced the launch of SeaChange 2030, the next stage of its sustainability strategy to help reshape the seafood industry with solutions across people and planet that better sustain a future for all. “The time for change is now”, they said. That’s why Thai Union is committing the equivalent of its entire 2022 net profit...
Oceanfarmr, the leading provider of software and financial support for shellfish and seaweed farmers, announced an investment from Builders Vision, an impact platform dedicated to building a more humane and healthier planet and an advocate for sustainable blue economy initiatives. This partnership is a major milestone for Oceanfarmr as it works to empower farmers and promote sustainable aquaculture. “We are...
Aquaculture Europe 2023, the event that took place in Vienna some days ago, was witness of the official launch of SnappArt, the game-changing solution for aquaculture hatcheries worldwide developed by the industry pioneers in aquaculture innovation, INVE Aquaculture and Aris. SnappArt is a revolutionary automated live food counting tool, is set to transform the way fish and shrimp growth is...
ABB Ability EdgeInsight will collect data from operational equipment and devices at individual farms and distribute it securely to a cloud-based database The Swedish-Swiss technology leader in electrification and automation ABB has signed an agreement with SalMar to operate digital services at the remote-controlled Arctic Offshore Farming (AOF), facility located at sea off northern Norway. The partnership will see ABB...
The Convention Center of Guayaquil, Ecuador, is already prepared to host a new edition of Aqua Expo, the event organized every year by the National Chamber of Aquaculture (CAN, for Cámara Nacional de Acuacultura) of the South American country. Guayaquil will receive more than 20 delegations from 30 countries between October 23 and 26. In terms of attendance, around 10,000...
The Scottish company Aquascot recently announced the successful acquisition of Shore Seaweed, who join the wider group as an integral part of their business’ future, they reported. Shore has been their sister company for many years, a highly regarded seaweed snacking brand has won many awards and an array of positive reviews for its delicious range of seaweed chips, pestos...
The Global Shrimp Forum (GSF), held just a few days ago in Utrecht (Netherlands), provided the framework for the meeting of a group of more than 20 producers who have come together with the intention of creating the Global Shrimp Council. The overall objective of the new agency will be to promote the growth of consumption of shrimp worldwide by...
The leading company in the industry, INVE Aquaculture, has announced the addition of Thomas Raynaud to their team as the new Product Manager for Fish Diets. With nearly two decades of experience in the aquaculture field, Raynaud brings a wealth of expertise spanning research, hatchery operations, strategic marketing, product management, and business development, they assured. He has started his new...
Grupo Almar and DSM-Firmenich, the global leader in health, nutrition and beauty, announced a few days ago a multi-year commitment to measure and improve the environmental footprint of the world leader in shrimp production. The pact is to use Sustell, DSM-Firmenich’s smart sustainability service, throughout its shrimp production, as well as to access that company’s sustainability expertise and knowledge. “Through...
AKVA group has launched the world’s first fish farming pen made entirely from recycled plastic, developed for its experts over the past two years. The pen is manufactured using plastic from disused pens provided by Nova Sea and will undergo testing at Varpet, one of the locations of this company. This project, reported the company, is a natural continuation of...
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....
