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Swedish startup woos investors with “algae tech” for aquaculture
Date
April 11, 2020
The proliferation of algae isn’t typically a good sign, environmentally speaking. Algae blooms, which are worsening with climate change, strangle other freshwater organisms and marine life. But Sofie Allert and Angela Wuff have a vision of how algae can be used...
White Dog Labs is making strides in aquaculture biotech
Date
April 11, 2020
The New Castle company is innovating animal-free feed for carnivorous fish like salmon (and some plant-based options for people, too). Written by: Holly Quinn / Technical.ly New Castle biotech company White Dog Labs is innovating fish food. More accurately, it’s...
Robo-turtles help reduce fish stress in aquaculture systems
Date
April 11, 2020
Using robotic technology instead of divers for fish and sea cage surveillance allows monitoring to continue without disruption. Written by: staff / Feedstuffs.com Photography credit: Maarja Kruusmaa A sea cage can hold up to 200,000 farmed salmon, and if the...
World Ocean Initiative: fish feed must become more sustainable
Date
April 11, 2020
Aquaculture is the fastest-growing animal-protein production sector in the world. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) forecasts that it will provide two-thirds of seafood destined for human consumption by 2030 (see figure below). Written by: World Ocean Initiative Staff...
New Economic Report Details Growth of Oyster Aquaculture in Maryland
Date
April 11, 2020
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...
COVID-19 highlights the growing need to understand our food origins and ramp up the fight against food fraud
Date
April 3, 2020
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...
‘Back to business’: Australian seafood industry buoyed by Federal support
Date
April 3, 2020
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...
F3 Challenge: Carnivore Edition. Registration extended
Date
April 3, 2020
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...
North American fish farmers to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency with specialty aquafeed
Date
April 3, 2020
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...