A significant breakthrough in the development of disease-resistant tilapia strains. Effective May 1, the Norwegian company Benchmark has appointed Kate Furhovden Stenerud as the new Commercial Director for salmon, while Thommy Holmvåg was promoted to the position of Commercial Lead for genetics in Norway. These changes are part of the company’s strategy to enhance its sales of genetics and health...
BioMar and Agronutris have signed some days ago a long-term partnership to develop the next generation of black soldier fly meals specifically designed for the needs of the aquaculture industry. After years of R&D, insect meal is now seen as a promising new ingredient on a clear pathway to being widely adopted. A wide portfolio of insect meals design for...
Following more than three years of development for the region, and in collaboration with technological partner Go Smart, an Israel-based precision farming start-up, Skretting Southern Europe has launched Skretting 360+, together with its long-term commitment to enable Mediterranean aquaculture to sustainably increase its fish production while also reducing its exposure to risk. This ground-breaking concept empowers farmers to establish much...
Hauling fish creates natural stress on them with even a short term, ten to thirty minutes, transport requiring constant air / oxygen supply. Fish farmers have used Fresh-flo transport aerators for over 65 years to ensure their stock remains healthy during transport. With the newest enhancement, the hub inside the stainless-steel bearing support tube is now made of acetyl homopolymer....
Unima Distribution of France and Vičiūnai Group of Spain won the top prizes in the 2023 Seafood Excellence Global Awards at Seafood Expo Global, the world’s largest seafood trade event. The winners were selected from a field of 39 finalists and were announced at a special Seafood Excellence Global awards reception. The competition that recognizes the best products exhibited at...
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing their common goal of increasing the sustainability of aquaculture production and practices around the globe. The signature was made on April 25 at Barcelona’s Seafood Expo Global. The ASC and SFP are currently building a work plan for the next steps of the...
Zoetis announced that will receive a USD 15.3 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to further develop and integrate innovative solutions to advance veterinary care and diagnostic services that will ultimately improve livestock health and productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa. The grant will help the international leading animal health company to expand its original African Livestock Productivity and...
Norwegian cod farming company Norcod has successfully raised over NOK 190 million in a private placement despite the challenging market conditions. The net proceeds from the private placement will be used to increase biomass in line with Norcod's production plan, the development of two new locations, and the support of general corporate purposes. "Raising more than NOK 190 million in...
The Ainan Fishery Cooperative Association, which produces red sea bream, has become the first facility in Japan to achieve Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) announced. Located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, the Yasutaka Suisan farm and the Hamasui processing plant, both members of the Ainan Fisheries Cooperative, have achieved BAP certification. “We are very pleased that...
Within the framework of a USD 585 million investment for 83 projects in 11 American states USD 65.9 million has been awarded to modernize and repair the Trinity River Hatchery, in California, United States (US), announced Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02). This project is one of 83 projects in 11 states that was selected as part of a nearly USD 585...
Digital SalmoFan is the new technology to accurately measure fillet color throughout the entire value chain, created for the global purpose-led science-based company Royal DSM. The Digital SalmoFan is a portable and user-friendly device measuring the color of salmon fillet according to a numeric scoring system. This innovation builds upon the DSM SalmoFan and SalmoFan Lineal -used today throughout the...
The Tasmanian farmed salmon producer Huon Aquaculture was welcomed for the Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) as a new member of the industry’s leading sustainability initiative. With the addition of Huon, GSI membership now includes 15 salmon farming companies alongside eight supply chain member companies. Together, the member companies are committed to advancing the sector’s environmental performance through greater transparency and...
