By International Council for Animal Welfare The German discounter commits to electrical stunning or similarly effective methods for all farmed prawns worldwide by 2035 — the broadest scope of any retailer commitment to date Aldi Süd has committed to implementing electrical stunning or similarly effective methods before slaughter for all farmed prawns by 2035, and to ending eyestalk ablation across...
The facility in construction is expected to be one of the most advanced land-based salmon farms in the world Pure Salmon Japan -know before as Soul of Japan-, a portfolio company of 8F Asset Management (8F), just announced the successful closing of a preferred note investment of over USD 180 million, led by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment...
By Ace Aquatec A pioneering project between Ace Aquatec and Hendrix Genetics is shifting the dial from mass fish monitoring to individualized growth strategies using AI driven biomass camera technology. Hendrix Genetics is using Ace Aquatec’s A-BIOMASS® system to identify spot patterns in fish ‘families’, meaning growth can be monitored over time rather than in one single snapshot. Plotting patterns...
By Innovafeed An academic-industrial partnership supporting a French excellence sector, with the backing of Bpifrance and the “I-Démo” program. A strategic project contributing to food sovereignty and green reindustrialization. The FrenchFly project, led by IRBI and Innovafeed, aims to sustainably structure and strengthen the French Black Soldier Fly (BSF) sector by addressing the key scientific and technological challenges that still...
By Seafood Consumers Association The Seafood Consumers Association (SCA) is calling for a fundamental reset of how "sustainability" is defined and awarded in the Australian seafood sector. Following a formal exchange with Simplot Australia regarding the Woolworths "Bricks" plastic toy promotion, the SCA has uncovered a significant "responsibility vacuum" in corporate marketing. The Core Contradiction In February 2026, the SCA queried Simplot and Woolworths...
The initiative will support research, development and the application of new knowledge to aquaculture production systems INVE Aquaculture and Tianjin University of Science and Technology (TUST) have announced the establishment of a joint laboratory for innovative artemia applications, marking an important step in their long-standing collaboration in aquaculture research and innovation. The signing and inauguration ceremony took recently place at...
By Aquaculture Stewardship Council and the Marine Stewardship Council • Retailers, producers and innovators honored at the Australian Sustainable Seafood Awards 2026 Australia’s seafood leaders have been recognized for setting the benchmark in responsible seafood production at the 2026 Sustainable Seafood Awards. An initiative of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), two global non-profit organizations that set internationally recognized...
By NACA Norwegian Aquaculture in America (NACA) was established in 2025 by five Norwegian companies with a targeted focus on the land-based aquaculture market in the United States. Alex Tsappis will now be their local representative in the North-American market. Alex Tsappis brings more than 20 years of experience in U.S. aquaculture and has in-depth knowledge of the industry. He...
By Aquaintech Inc. Aquaintech Inc. announces the launch of its new Dual-Sided Tablet, a next-generation solution designed to improve water quality and simplify pond management in aquaculture systems. The Dual-Sided Tablets introduces a double-action microbial approach, combining Bacillus based bioremediation with a lactic acid–producing Bacillus strain in a single, stable format. Unlike conventional solutions, the product is designed for dry...
By Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global • The 32nd edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global will take place at Fira de Barcelona from 21–23 April 2026, bringing together leading companies from more than 80 countries and serving as a global business hub for the seafood industry. • Speakers will include representatives from organizations such as the FAO, WTO and...
The company will pay USD 230.89 million to take control of the subsidiary. Cooke Aquaculture announced that it has executed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) under which the company will acquire from the lenders thereof the existing debt facilities of Avramar Aquaculture, Andromeda, Perseus and Avramar Commercial and Logistics -collectively named Avramar Greece-, a leading marine aquaculture producer of sea...
By Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers. • Walnut Creek Marina's sportfish cleaning station becomes first on the Great Lakes to join international initiative aimed at using 100% of fish parts The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) announced today that the Walnut Creek Fish Cleaning Station has signed the Governors’ and Premiers’ 100%...
