Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) ranks third among the most consumed fish species within the European Union, with an overall market estimated about 920.000 tonnes GWE (Gross Weight Equivalent) in 2017. Information source: EUMOFA Press release The EU market is mostly supplied by imports from Northern European countries: mainly Norway, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, […]
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The World Aquaculture 2020 (WA2020) Conference Organizer and the WA2020 Steering Committee members have decided that WA2020 will be rescheduled from June 8-12, 2020 to December 14-18, 2020, at Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre, Singapore. Information source: WAS press release As we know, the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has impacted […]
Blue economy promotes the sustainable development of aquatic resources for the benefit of communities who rely on them for their livelihoods and food security in Africa. Written by: Nancy Marangu / Published by Business Daily.com The sector endeavours to maximise economic and social benefits while minimising environmental degradation from activities […]
Closing the year 2019, BioMar Group reports record revenue and earnings, reflecting increase in volumes sold and a stronger product offering. All three business divisions contribute to the positive development. Source: BioMar press releaser The effect of the growth strategy in BioMar Group are now becoming clearly visible at the […]
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) has finalized a deal with Elanco Animal Health Incorporated to acquire a 46,000 square foot aquatic animal research facility in Victoria, Prince Edward Island. The acquisition, which includes expansive, purpose-built, wet and dry lab space, is an exciting step as CAT grows its reputation […]
A smart floating fish farm has launched in Singapore, with high-tech solutions that can be scaled up in the region. How do recirculating aquaculture systems help relieve pressure on overfished and increasingly polluted oceans? Written by: Neo Chai Chin / eco-business.com On a barge off northeastern Singapore, underwater cameras monitor barramundi […]
Resistance to a deadly disease that is affecting the second most farmed fish in the world has been found to be mainly due to differences in genes between families of the same fish. Information source: University of Edinburgh press release The breakthrough could help protect stocks of Tilapia fish, which is an important food source in Africa, […]
Coming just days after Skretting and Veramaris announced they had supported Supermarché Match to launch sustainably raised trout, the two companies have today revealed another breakthrough in bringing sustainable seafood to market. Information source: Skretting – Veramaris press release French retail group Auchan, one of the world’s largest retailers is introducing a […]
Organizers of Aquafeed Horizons 2020 conference, the specialized conference for aquaculture feed professionals due to take place March 24, 2020 in Bangkok, have cancelled the meeting. Information source: Aquafeed press release “This was a very difficult decision, and we waited as long as we could in the hope that the […]
The presence of various nutritional and medicinal properties in seaweed is likely to boost the overall commercial seaweed market by 2X. While seaweeds are mostly grown in coastal regions, their increasing end-use is promoting the cultivation of seaweed in other regions such as Europe and North America. Information source: Fact.MR […]