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Real-Time Data, Real-Time Control of water quality in aquaculture ponds: Aquasend Beacon
Date
April 3, 2020
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...
US lawmakers call for urgent financial assistance to fishermen and seafood processors impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Date
March 24, 2020
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...
Bühler invites to virtual interpack tradeshow
Date
March 22, 2020
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...
Thai Union turns to insects for fish food
Date
March 22, 2020
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...
Stressed-trout, how climate change is impacting the lives of native trout species
Date
March 22, 2020
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 EU market for organic salmon. EUMOFA analysis
Date
March 22, 2020
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...
UPDATE: WA2020 rescheduled to December 14 to 18, 2020 in Singapore
Date
March 14, 2020
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...
Blue economy in Africa promotes the sustainable development of aquatic resources
Date
March 14, 2020
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...
BioMar announces end of 2019 year results
Date
March 14, 2020
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...