International company Unibio announced that its product Uniprotein has been officially approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) for use in aquaculture applications. Following a comprehensive review process that began two years ago, in April 2023, the SFDA has confirmed the safety of Uniprotein for use in feed for fish, shrimp, and crustaceans. “We are pleased to announce...
By Imenco Chile. During the business trip to Saudi Arabia, one of the most notable visits was to Naqua - National Aquaculture Group, one of the world's largest and most integrated aquaculture producers, with over 250 km² of facilities on the Red Sea coast. What Makes Naqua a Benchmark in the Industry? 547 shrimp ponds (each approximately 10 hectares), 60...
By FAI Kenya’s aquaculture sector is advancing towards greater sustainability with the official launch of the FAI Tilapia Welfare App in the country last month. This milestone marks the latest phase of the Kenya Fish Welfare Project, initiated by Ethical Seafood Research’s Kenya office in early 2023. Building on the foundations laid by the Kenya Fish Welfare Project last month...
BioMar’s Sustainability Report 2024 reported some days ago a FFDR of 0.37, the lowest ever. This milestone was achieved thanks to the innovative use of alternative ingredients and trimmings, which now account for 55% of total marine ingredients. However, the ever-changing market conditions for raw materials might make it challenging to sustain this position over time. Carlos Díaz, CEO of...
They worked in collaboration with Samey Robotics to design a solution which not only will significantly increase company’s grading capacity but also gives them more flexibility, and meets their sustainability goals The leading farm-to-table processor of sustainable farmed salmon and trout Hofseth announced that their facility Hofseth Processing in Ålesund, Norway, will be extensively refurbished to ensure they are keeping...
The Norwegian company achieves full control over their entire value chain, from genetics to harvesting, processing and value-added production Nordic Halibut (NH) recently announced that an agreement has been entered into with Pure Norwegian Seafood (PNS) giving to the company a right to use PNS' processing facilities at Averøy. An agreement has also been entered into between Nordic Halibut and...
By The Marine Ingredients Organization (IFFO) According to our market intelligence reports*, the total fishmeal production for January 2025 increased by approximately 75% compared to the same month in 2024. This increase was primarily influenced by a 300% increase in the Peruvian output. Chile, the USA, Spain and the African countries also reported a positive trend in fishmeal production compared...
The Global Shrimp Council (GSC) launched at 2025 Seafood Expo North America (SENA) in Boston, United States, its first global shrimp marketing effort, unveiling its Happy Protein campaign, to celebrate shrimp as a delicious, better-for-you protein that brings a smile to every table. At the moment, the GSC has 55 members and officially launched its digital campaign expecting to attract...
The species native to the US Atlantic is back on the public's tables after the overexploitation of the wild population a few years ago The first US Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) to farm red drum, Pine Island Redfish, is celebrating its first harvest of Florida-farmed, sustainable redfish. “March 2025 marks our first harvest and now we begin to fulfill the...
The acquisition is subject to approval from the authorities in Norway and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025. Global company BioMar has signed an agreement to acquire full ownership of LetSea, Norway’s leading experimental and research centre for aquaculture by taking over the remaining shares from KapNor and located on Dønna municipality, on the Helgeland coast....
By World Aquaculture Safari 2025 In June 2025, Uganda meets the world for the World Aquaculture Safari 2025 Conference (WA25 Uganda). Themed “Aquaculture on the Rise”, the conference, which is being organised by the World Aquaculture Society, is expected to bring together nearly 2,000 participants from around the world with the usual goal to foster knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation...
By World Aquaculture Safari 2025 World Aquaculture India 2025 Announces Dr. Ayyappan as Plenary Speaker and Thanks Official Premier Sponsor and Media Partners The much-anticipated World Aquaculture India 2025 is set to take place on November 10-13, 2025 at Hyderabad International Convention Center – Novotel, bringing together aqua culturist, researchers, and professionals to explore the latest advancements in aquaculture. As...
