International Aquafeed

23/06/2025

Aquatic MEA Conference 2025 reveals speakers ahead of VIV worldwide MEA

This technical conference brings together aquaculture professionals, technology providers, and researchers to share solutions for increasing sustainable output and efficiency in the region’s growing aquaculture sector.

If you are interested in speaking or sponsoring, please contact:
Tuti Tan – [email protected]
Severina Proskurnova – [email protected]

The Aquatic MEA Conference, a specialised one-day event dedicated to the advancement of aquaculture across the Middle East and Africa, will take place on 24

23/06/2025

Organisers International Aquafeed and My Exhibition Co., Ltd. have officially announced the first wave of speakers for the 1st Smart Aquaculture Conference, set to take place on 2nd September at TaiNEX 1 in Taipei.

Joe McDonald
Managing Director and Founder – Varicon Aqua

Soparat Bamrungsak
Business Development Manager and Senior Auditor – Control Union Thailand

Register for the event here: https://www.taiwanagriweek.com/en/article/visitor-registration/

23/06/2025

Kjetil Fyrand appointed Head of Nofima’s Fish Health Department

23/06/2025

More than 200 seaweed industry experts gathered in Rotterdam for Seagriculture EU 2025 from 17–19 June. This year’s theme, “Seaweed 2.0: Today’s Scaling for Tomorrow’s Needs,” emphasised the industry’s push for responsible growth to meet growing global demand for sustainable products.

23/06/2025

Peru’s first fishing season in the north-central region shows promising signs, indicating a steady production of fishmeal and fish oil for 2025. The season commenced on April 22, a week later than last year, and has already achieved roughly 70% of its 3-million-metric-ton anchovy quota.

23/06/2025

Bakkafrost P/F Scotland has added the Ronja Star, the largest well boat in Scottish aquaculture, to its fleet. The vessel was officially welcomed at a reception in Stornoway on November 18, with representatives from the company, local government officials, Alasdair Allan MSP and Angus MacNeil MP in attendance.

23/06/2025

The Norwegian government’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries has proposed new regulations aimed at boosting offshore aquaculture. These changes could unlock vast marine areas for large-scale fish farming. The government is seeking public input on these changes, which could pave the way for more industrial development in the sector, as per Salmon Business.

19/06/2025

How to secure the nutritional value of farmed seafood?

Yann Le Gal, Business Development Manager at Veramaris, shared invaluable insight into the process at the dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health session held at Aqua Days 2025.

More info in upcoming posts.

19/06/2025

Louise Buttle, Global Key Account Manager at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health, shed light on the molecule astaxanthin across consumer culture, biology, and commercial complexity.

"As the commercial conditions of our industry change, we will need to continue to understand more about the biology of astaxanthin in aquaculture species, to deliver the customer needs," she shared in her deck.

19/06/2025

What are consumers looking for?

Teresa Fernández, Sustainability Senior Manager at Hilton Foods, laid out five key trends at the dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health session at Aqua Days 2025:

* Value-for-Health proposition is boosted by health connotations, but its appeal for everyday meal occasions limits consumption
* Consumers are increasingly prioritising a healthy diet where seafood is well-aligned to deliver a healthy nutritional solution
* Seafood is considered a special meal occasion
* Consumers lack confidence with seafood and seek support
* Consumers are aware and concerned about seafood sustainability, there is confusion over sustainable options

Stay tuned for more industry updates

19/06/2025

'Pond Management, where little things make a big difference'

- An insightful session by Abung Simanjuntak, Technical Expert Aqua, dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health at Aqua Days 2025.

He highlighted some major challenges and solutions in shrimp farming:

* The biggest 'cost' to shrimp farming is crop failure
* Solutions should be focused on water quality management and feeding strategy, with functional solutions
* A holistic approach is needed to maximise profit

What else would you add to the list of solutions?

19/06/2025

Aqua Marketing Manager GAPAC for dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health, Chiow Yen L., did a thought-provoking session on 'Shaping the Future of Feed' at .