Editorial

The spread of coronavirus is threatening the industry, which has steadily grown in economic importance since 2010 Information source: Chesapeake Bay Foundation press release The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) released a new economic analysis today that found oyster aquaculture operations in Maryland contribute an average of $9 million per year to the state’s […]

Introducing, Two Hands, the Australian start-up on a mission to restore trust and closeness between producers and consumers globally. Information source: Two Hands press release In 2009 the swine flu pandemic responsible for more than 17,000 deaths worldwide was found to have originated in pigs from Central America. In 2013, […]

Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s $110 million International Freight Assistance announcement. Information source: Seafood Industry Australia press release “We’d like to thank the Federal Government for helping to keep Aussie jobs and Aussie seafood on the table,” SIA CEO Jane Lovell said. “The Australian seafood industry has been in turmoil since orders […]

UPDATE: Due to the fast-changing situation with COVID-19, the F3 Team has made the decision to extend the registration period for the F3 Challenge – Carnivore Edition. Companies may continue to register until a new deadline is announced. A new contest timeline and dates for informational webinars will be shared at that […]

Global animal nutrition company Alltech has announced its latest aquaculture partnership with aquafeed nutrition company Corey Nutrition to provide producers across North America with a new range of feed products. This exciting collaboration will ensure aqua producers across America have access to innovative feed solutions that allow for maximum productivity […]

Deploying an Aquasend Beacon is a great first step toward taking control of the water quality in aquafarm ponds and, by extension, the health of the fish. In order to have a successful farm, you have to protect your most important asset: your water quality. Designed for outdoor aquafarm pond […]

Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) were joined a couple of days ago by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) in leading a letter to Senate leadership calling for urgent support for the fishing and seafood industries as they endure severe economic hardship as a […]

The interpack tradeshow in Düsseldorf, Germany, is an important milestone for the consumer foods industry, taking place every three years. As is the case with many events and tradeshows in the last weeks, interpack has been postponed in order to mitigate the risk of spreading the coronavirus. The show was […]

SET-listed Thai Union Group is considering using alternative insect-based proteins to replace fish meal as part of a push to encourage growth in the foodtech industry in Thailand, says chief executive Thiraphong Chansiri. Written by: William Hicks / The Bangkok Post “I expect to use some of these products soon […]

UCC researchers show that increased water temperatures and reduced food supply strongly affect where trout decide to live – with more trout opting to stay in rivers as things heat up. This could seriously decrease the sea trout population as the climate continues to change. Information source: Environmental Research Institute […]