Technology with submersible systems could reduce operating costs by 18%, thanks to better and healthier growing conditions for fish, and contribute to the creation of a new world standard. With a six-year horizon of applied research, the first technology development program of its kind in the country, seeks to develop the technical requirements for ocean aquaculture and lay the foundations...
The African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) that was initially planned for 2020 will take place from December 11-14 in the Egyptian port of Alexandria, following an assessment of the Covid health and safety situation in the ancient country, and approval by the Egyptian government. “WAS and AFRAQ21 conference management is cognizant of the need to hold the...
Diversified Communications announced that the tenth edition of Seafood Expo Asia will take place in Singapore, at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, from 14 to 16 September 2022. The event scheduled for 2020, which was also to take place in Singapore, was canceled by Diversified due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company said that the...
The Norwegian Seafood Council reported that the Norwegian aquaculture industry uses less antibiotics than any other animal farming, and in 2020, 99% of Norwegian salmon have never been treated with any form of antibiotic. The latest annual report on the use of antibiotics in Norwegian animal husbandry and food production showcases the local aquaculture industry’s success in minimizing the use...
A European eco-label for aquaculture products and a one-stop-shop for licenses are key proposals put forward by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in its opinion on ‘Sustainable blue economy and aquaculture’, adopted at its plenary session on 1-2 December. The opinion contributes to the new communication on sustainable blue economy and the strategic guidelines for sustainable and competitive...
Since December 1, the Norwegian business community has been able to take advantage of the free trade agreement between Norway and the United Kingdom reached by the two countries last summer. This helps trade, value chains and competitiveness to continue after Brexit, and is opening the way for Oslo to increase salmon and other seafood exports to the British market....
A study opens up the possibility of converting greenhouse methane into fish food. The report, published in Nature Sustainability and driven by researchers at Stanford University, explains that the production costs associated with methane captured from certain sources in the US are lower than the market price of conventional fishmeal. The study reveals that methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, can...
Skretting reminded farmers about the important role of nutrition to mitigate the impact of Winter Syndrome on Mediterranean species. The experts at the Nutreco company recommends the use of Protec before the temperature drops and to maintain feeding their product continuously until the temperature returns to the optimum for the species. “Unlike any other animal production industry, aquaculture is strongly...
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing Australia’s commercial fishing industry, has announced the absorption of the responsibilities of the National Aquaculture Council (NAC) and the launch of the Aquaculture Advisory Committee (AAC), announced SIA CEO, Veronica Papacosta who “acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the NAC and those who have ensured its success”. “SIA welcomes the opportunity...
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) from Scotland has launched a new call for innovation projects that could help increase the economic impact and reduce the environmental impact of local aquaculture. Applications that cover the integration of multiple species, such as multitrophic aquaculture, are particularly encouraged in this latest call, which will build on the investment of u$ 12.6 million...
A new report from the Changing Markets Foundation, Feedback and partner NGOs based in France, Germany, Spain and Switzerland, has found that major supermarket retailers across the UK and Europe are turning “a blind eye to the destructive and unsustainable nature of their farmed fish supply chains; appalling conditions for farmed fish; and misleading consumers over the true impact of...
Aquaculture biotechnology company Benchmark reported “strong” full-year results until September, with revenue from continuing operations increasing 18% to almost u$ 167 million, or 24% at constant exchange rates. It recorded also a strong trading performance, with strategic progress across its three business areas. The firm reports its adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) was ahead 34% for...
