Guoxin 1, the first of a new class of vessels that is expected to revolutionize fish farming, was commissioned just a few days ago. The size of an oil tanker, it is a 100,000 dwt vessel that, according to the Qingdao Guoxin Development Group, will produce more than 3,700 tons of fish per year. At its commissioning, the ship's managers...
The European Commission (EC) has adopted some days ago its Partnership Agreement with France, laying down an investment strategy worth EUR 18.4 billion in cohesion policy funding for the period 2021-2027. Of this total, around EUR 567 million from the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund will facilitate the ecological transition of the fishing and aquaculture sectors. The Partnership Agreement...
The company of Dutch origin Royal DSM, global purpose-led science-based, announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Prodap, a Brazilian animal nutrition and technology company that combines technology offerings, consulting services, and customized nutritional solutions to drive efficiency and sustainability in animal farming. The transaction, which remains subject to customary conditions, is expected to close in 2022. Ivo Lansbergen,...
Thai Union Group has published its ninth annual Sustainability Report, that outlines the progress that the company has made through SeaChange, the Company’s sustainability strategy. There were a number of significant achievements, as the Company further strengthened its sustainability efforts. Those successes included completing Thai Union’s first greenhouse gas inventory across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. “2021 marked another...
A few days ago, INVE Aquaculture, the company that is part of Benchmark Holding, invited its customers in Thailand to the event 'Artemia in Aquaculture – A broad overview of the Artemia situation worldwide’. The event took place at the Suntara Wellness Resort & Hotel, in Chachoengsao, and it saw the participation of Emeritus Professor Patrick Sorgeloos as a special...
The Vietnamese company Minh Phu Seafood Corp has announced that aims at accounting for 25% of the world shrimp market share by 2045. This goal is projected to be achieved by Minh Phu through short, medium and long-term strategies, particularly the 2021-2025 strategy with the key objective being building a green and clean and sustainable shrimp value chain of Vietnam,...
Some days ago, the Barramundi Group has announced that has plans for AUD 300 million (near USD 217) development near their Cone Bay operations off the coast of Derby, in Australia. This expansion would see the development of 13 new leases across Buccaneer Archipelago, which would increase their Kimberley barramundi production rate from 1,500 tones a year to 30,000 tones....
The Norwegian company Aker BioMarine has announced that is adding to its Animal Health and Nutrition Business Unit organizational chart after successfully recruiting two new leaders. Sales executive, Bjørn Wallentin, will join the company as Senior Vice President QRILL Aqua Sales, and Aker BioMarine’s current Director of Sustainability, Ragnhild Dragøy, will take on a new role as Vice President Product...
A new report of the European Market Observatory for fisheries and aquaculture (EuMOFA) reveals that the organic aquaculture production of the European Union (UE) has increased by 60% in five years (2015-2020), mainly due to a growth in organic mussel production. Total organic aquaculture production at EU 27 level is estimated at 74,032 tonnes in 2020, which accounts for 6.4%...
The 'Choose Canadian Seafood' Task Force, a program led by the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) and The Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC) recently announced the launch of a new, national awareness campaign aimed at encouraging consumers to choose Canadian seafood more often. This project is funded via the Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund (CFSOF). The Smarter Meals Out...
- The event “Meet the Scientific Committee-ISGA XIV” will take place next Monday, May 30th. - The application process for students’ fellowships will be also announced A virtual event to meet the Scientific Committee of the XIV International Symposium on Genetics in Aquaculture, ISGA 2022, will be held next Monday, May 30th at 9:00 UTC-4. Dr. José Manuel Yáñez will...
The global company Cermaq, with farming operations in Norway, Canada and Chile, has reported about its good fish health and environmental performance in 2021. Survival rate for Atlantic salmon last year was 95%, with variances between areas and showing the potential for further improvement. “We did not reach our goal of zero escapes in 2021. Of a total of more...
