A primer on sustainable feeds: Improving aquafeeds for sustainability, fish welfare and human nutrition
Improving aquafeed formulations can augment the sustainability and efficiency of aquaculture production – a new series from the GAIN project.
Sustainable feeds: Microalgae as a source of minerals in aquaculture
As seen through the GAIN project, adopting precision aquaculture tools improve feeding strategies and preventative measures for sea bass.
GOAL 2021: With animal feeds under scrutiny, aquaculture can make a strong claim
The true cost of aquafeed and feed ingredients goes beyond dollars, said presenters during GSA’s virtual GOAL session on animal feed production.
BioMar adopts microalgae into aquafeed, hits ‘major sustainability milestone’
Aquafeed supplier BioMar hits a major sustainability goal by reaching 1 million metric tons of salmon feed containing microalgae.
Israeli soldier fly startup accelerates growth plans with $2m raise
Entoprotech, which uses black soldier flies to process organic waste, announced that Granot is leading its latest funding round.
Assessment of microalgal biomass as a fish oil replacement in Atlantic salmon diets
The inclusion of a microalgal biomass in salmon feeds shows potential use throughout the whole production cycle from parr to harvest size.
Nofima launches collaborative project to develop sustainable ingredients for farmed salmon
Nofima has launched the Millennial Salmon Project, a collaborative research initiative to develop sustainable ingredients for farmed salmon.
Evaluating hydrolysates as functional ingredients in Pacific white shrimp feeds
An evaluation of hydrolysates shows that cost-benefit, availability, quality and efficiency must be considered for feeding Pacific white shrimp.
NovoNutrients secures funding to scale up microbial meal production
NovoNutrients, a microbial meal producer using industrial waste as an energy source, has secured $9 million in equity to scale production.
Assessing the risk of alternative aquafeed ingredients, part 2
An evaluation of the risks of alternative aquafeed ingredients must be considered to enable the production of safe, sustainable and functional aquafeeds.
France has become innovation nation for insect production
With a thriving insect industry in France, new opportunities are emerging to advance aquaculture feeds and mitigate environmental challenges.
Finding value in feed size, right down to the rotifers
To raise yellowtail and bluefin tuna, a progressively larger feed is required as the fish grow. Japanese researchers are looking to fill the gaps.
Evaluation of a commercial microbial enhanced protein in European sea bass diets
As a protein source and fishmeal replacement in European sea bass diets, a microbial enhanced protein demonstrates cost effectiveness and other benefits.
Feeding fish in a challenging economic environment
Dr. D. Allen Davis leads an evaluation of potential scenarios and courses of action for feeding fish during disruptions to feed supplies and markets.
Assessing the effect of four macroalgae inclusions in diets of Pacific white shrimp
Evaluating macroalgae inclusions in L. vannamei diets show improved growth and intestinal microbiota and prevention of oxidative damage.
Extruded feeds combined with acoustic feeding technology maximizes shrimp farm production
Evaluation of feeds and feeding methods at 639 commercial shrimp ponds in Ecuador showed advantages of extruded feeds and acoustic automated feeders.