Skretting reminded farmers about the important role of nutrition to mitigate the impact of Winter Syndrome on Mediterranean species. The experts at the Nutreco company recommends the use of Protec before the temperature drops and to maintain feeding their product continuously until the temperature returns to the optimum for the species. “Unlike any other animal production industry, aquaculture is strongly...
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing Australia’s commercial fishing industry, has announced the absorption of the responsibilities of the National Aquaculture Council (NAC) and the launch of the Aquaculture Advisory Committee (AAC), announced SIA CEO, Veronica Papacosta who “acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the NAC and those who have ensured its success”. “SIA welcomes the opportunity...
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) from Scotland has launched a new call for innovation projects that could help increase the economic impact and reduce the environmental impact of local aquaculture. Applications that cover the integration of multiple species, such as multitrophic aquaculture, are particularly encouraged in this latest call, which will build on the investment of u$ 12.6 million...
A new report from the Changing Markets Foundation, Feedback and partner NGOs based in France, Germany, Spain and Switzerland, has found that major supermarket retailers across the UK and Europe are turning “a blind eye to the destructive and unsustainable nature of their farmed fish supply chains; appalling conditions for farmed fish; and misleading consumers over the true impact of...
Aquaculture biotechnology company Benchmark reported “strong” full-year results until September, with revenue from continuing operations increasing 18% to almost u$ 167 million, or 24% at constant exchange rates. It recorded also a strong trading performance, with strategic progress across its three business areas. The firm reports its adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) was ahead 34% for...
A New Zealand company has been recognised for being a leader in oyster farm technology, by winning the 2021 Global Aquaculture Innovation Award at the Global Seafood Alliance Awards. FlipFarm Systems, designed and developed by the owners of Marlborough Oysters, beat 39 contestants from 24 countries. The prize, which was handed to FlipFarm Systems at a virtual event, recognizes individuals...
The Palazzo dei Congressi di Rimini (Palacongressi), in Italy, will host the Aquaculture Europe 2022, the conference of the European Aquaculture Society 2022 (AE2022) from September 27 to 30. The 2021 edition took place recently on the island of Madeira with more than 1400 participants from 57 countries. “Over the three days of the congress, explained Fabio De Santis, Event...
The Sheikh Khalifa Marine Research Centre has delivered 600,000 fish fingerlings to a number of aquaculture companies in the United Arab Emirate (UAE), including Emirates National Fish Farming Company, as part of the country’s efforts to develop the sector as a means to support the nation’s food security plans. The shipment is the first following the full renovation process the...
This innovation is enabled by the Wholechain traceability system and has been designed in collaboration with Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) with the goal of enabling real time data monitoring for this certification. The Switzerland-based company, a world leader in premium tilapia, grows tilapia in floating pens in lakes. Its farms and processing facilities located in Mexico, Honduras and Indonesia are...
The European General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) has adopted its new 2030 Strategy for the Mediterranean and Black Sea at the end of the 44th annual session, some weeks ago. An agreement was also reached on an ambitious package of measures translating strategy into concrete actions. “The new GFCM 2030 Strategy provides the framework and the necessary tools...
The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) has announced the release of the first-ever Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Farmed Salmonids. “We are pleased to have a Code of Practice that will further support the sustainability of the Canadian aquaculture sector,” said Dr. Barry Milligan, a veterinarian who has...
The lab will provide animal nutrition customers with innovative R&D capabilities focused on sustainability, health through nutrition and production efficiency. ROLLE, November 15, 2021 —ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in nutrition and agricultural origination and processing, announced today the opening of its new animal nutrition laboratory located in Rolle, Switzerland, at the heart of the Swiss Food & Nutrition...
