International Aquafeed

24/01/2025

INVE Aquaculture appoints Dr Jan Koesling as Product and Business Development Manager for Health

INVE Aquaculture has appointed Dr. Jan Koesling as Product Manager and Business Development Manager for Health, starting January 6, #2025. This move is part of the company’s strategy to enhance its focus on health solutions in grow-out farms, complementing its core business in hatchery nursery, live food, and early-stage fish and shrimp diets.

INVE Aquaculture has appointed Dr. Jan Koesling as Product Manager and Business Development Manager for Health, starting January 6, 2025. This move is part of

24/01/2025

advances research on waterborne feeding for salmon

BioMar is exploring optimal aquafeed formulations for use in waterborne feeding systems designed for salmon farming. The company has focused on understanding how raw materials and production processes impact feed performance in submerged environments, with the goal of reducing nutrient loss. 🐟🔬💧

https://www.aquafeed.co.uk/biomar-advances-research-on-waterborne-feeding-for-salmon

24/01/2025

Sustainable solutions for gill worm control

Gill worms are a major challenge for fish farmers, causing reduced gill health, slower growth, and increased mortality rates. To address this, Alltech Coppens has introduced Boost, a sustainable and highly effective nutritional solution for managing gill worm infestations. 🐟💡🌱

Gill worms are a major challenge for fish farmers, causing reduced gill health, slower growth, and increased mortality rates. To address this, Alltech Coppens

24/01/2025

Garware Technical Fibres Limited marks 10 years in Chile’s salmon farming market

Garware Technical Fibres has completed ten years in the Chilean salmon farming market, where it has provided products designed to meet local industry needs. Since entering the market in 2014, Garware has established a presence by offering solutions such as predator nets and mooring ropes. 🎉🐟

Garware Technical Fibres has completed ten years in the Chilean salmon farming market, where it has provided products designed to meet local industry needs.

24/01/2025

ASC recognises leaders in sustainable seafood farming at Nordic Awards

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) presented its first-ever Nordic Awards at the Nordic Seafood Summit, recognizing achievements in responsible aquaculture across three categories: Producer of the Year, Retailer of the Year, and Newcomer of the Year. 😊🎉

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) presented its first-ever Nordic Awards at the Nordic Seafood Summit, recognizing achievements in responsible

24/01/2025

scientists develop method to verify authenticity of insect-based feeds

Researchers from the Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR) in Portugal have developed a method to ensure the authenticity of insect-based feeds and foods. 🔬🇵🇹 The team created a real-time PCR test that accurately identifies mealworms 🐛 and black soldier fly larvae 🪲, two insect species commonly used in food production. 🍽️🐜

Researchers from the Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR) in Portugal have developed a method to ensure the authenticity of

24/01/2025

Natac (BME: NAT) receives certifications for Omega-3 plant in

Natac, a biotech company, has obtained GMP+ and certifications for its omega-3 production facility in As Somozas, Spain. 🏭🌍 The plant, which began operations in September 2024, processes fish-derived omega-3 oils 🐟💧 and produces ingredients for the food, nutraceutical, and animal nutrition industries. 🍽️💊🐾

Natac, a biotech company, has obtained GMP+ and Halal certifications for its omega-3 production facility in As Somozas, Spain. The plant, which began

24/01/2025

Study shows DDGS benefits for trout aquaculture, reduces feed costs

A study sponsored by the US Grains Council (USGC) has found that including 20% distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in rainbow trout diets significantly improves fish weight and growth, while lowering feed costs. 😃🐟 The research, conducted at Aydin Adnan Menderes University in , compared DDGS to soybean meal and other common feed ingredients. 🌾📉

A study sponsored by the US Grains Council (USGC) has found that including 20% distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in rainbow trout diets

24/01/2025

It's with pleasure we let you all know that International Aquafeed/Fish Farming Technology is now available to ARABIC readers monthly!

This is a fantastic achievement and we want to thank all of our team for making this possible through their hard work, along with all those that have helped us so far.

We hope that you enjoy it just as much as we do and we look forward to continuing to provide our magazine to as much of the world as possible!

You can find the latest edition HERE: https://flickread.com/edition/html/67695123455ac #1

23/01/2025

in Saudi Arabia: An ambitious vision for growth is realised

Aquaculture in Saudi Arabia dates to the early 1980s, when Nile tilapia was first introduced and reared in pond in inland regions of the country. However, it was really through the semi-intensive farming of shrimp that the sector grew and moved to become a leading regional producer and global seafood exporter.

by PHILIPPOS PAPAGEORGIOU, Fisheries development expert and Executive Fisheries Advisor, National Livestock & Fisheries Development Program, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Saudi Arabia

Aquaculture in Saudi Arabia dates to the early 1980s, when Nile tilapia was first introduced and reared in pond in inland regions of the country. However, it

23/01/2025

Precision farming through AI to create efficiency and value

Improving feed efficiency and biomass estimation is a vital part of fish farming, whilst new technology and innovations are key.

by Gareth Butterfield, Commercial Director, ReelData AI,

by Gareth Butterfield, Commercial Director, ReelData AI, Canada

23/01/2025

Redefining the loop – Transformative land-based aquaculture

Salmon farming has faced increasing scrutiny over the years due to growing consumer awareness, highlighting concerns surrounding animal welfare, sustainable farming practices and environmental impact. Our oceans are under disproportionate pressure to sustain the need for reliable, wild-caught, high-quality Omega-3 rich protein sources.

by Marco G Pistrin, CEO/Director, AquaOrganica SRL, Italy

22/01/2025

to build facility converting agri-byproducts into aquafeed protein

WA3RM and BIO3 have partnered to develop a facility in Averøy, Norway, that will convert agricultural and forestry byproducts into protein for animal feed, particularly for fish feed. The facility, located at NorSea’s NorSea Atlantic site, aims to meet growing demand for sustainable protein sources in the aquaculture industry.

WA3RM and BIO3 have partnered to develop a facility in Averøy, Norway, that will convert agricultural and forestry byproducts into protein for animal feed,

22/01/2025

Second-hand equipment: Profitable strategy for businesses

Buying second-hand equipment can be a profitable strategy for businesses in the aquaculture industry. Gareth Hammond, Owner of Nexus Aquaculture Ltd, a company that specialises in the procurement of second-hand equipment, gave some key insights into why this might be.

Buying second-hand equipment can be a profitable strategy for businesses in the aquaculture industry. Gareth Hammond, Owner of Nexus Aquaculture Ltd, a

22/01/2025

LAXEY signs agreement with Marel for salmon processing equipment

Land-based salmon farming company Laxey has signed an agreement with Marel for processing equipment and software for its planned salmon slaughterhouse. This is the third agreement the company has made in the last few months.

Land-based salmon farming company Laxey has signed an agreement with Marel for processing equipment and software for its planned salmon slaughterhouse. This

22/01/2025

Relevance of data analytics in aquaculture research & operations

In the rapidly evolving world of aquaculture, research, data, and predictive analytics is more important than ever.

In the rapidly evolving world of aquaculture, research, data, and predictive analytics is more important than ever. As the industry faces increasing

22/01/2025

launches first sustainable marine fish farming project

Oman has launched its first sustainable marine fish farming project in Al Musannah, South Al Batinah Governorate. The eight-tonne capacity project, which focuses on farming Sea Bream, is being developed as a pilot initiative and uses Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology.

Oman has launched its first sustainable marine fish farming project in Al Musannah, South Al Batinah Governorate. The eight-tonne capacity project, which

22/01/2025

Registration for Build my Feedmill is OPEN!

Registration is open and free for everyone to attend during VIV Asia 2025! Held on Thursday, March 13, at the IMPACT Challenger, you can hear the latest in feed technology innovations for animal, aqua and pet feed.

With the conference based on the flowchart of a feedmil, you can expect to hear from the best in the feedmill industry regarding the different operations and