Aquafeeds
Sunlight, seawater and wind: A simple recipe for ambitious algae grower Susewi
Utilizing proven large-scale pond engineering, Susewi aims to become the world’s largest producer of algal biomass, with its sights set on aquafeeds.
Aquafeeds
Updating nutritional research strategies for the optimal evaluation of aquafeed ingredients, part 1
Many strategies can be used to assess the nutritional quality of ingredients. The choice, however, can impact the interpretation of that information.
Aquafeeds
Fly guys: Canada opens the door for insect-based feed companies
The sci-fi flick “The Fly” warned about mixing flies and technology, but high-tech black soldier fly farmers are seizing a real opportunity in aquaculture.
Aquafeeds
Third F3 Challenge centers on carnivores
The third marine-ingredient-free feed contest launches today with an eye on carnivorous species, which face scrutiny for their dependence on fishmeal and fish oil.
Aquafeeds
With byproducts, getting more from – and for – fish
Use of fish trimmings and byproducts in fishmeal and fish oil is a win for aquaculture. But challenges loom, including logistics and economics.
Innovation & Investment
Aquafeed opportunity attracts pioneers from fields afar
As business leaders switch focus from biofuels and energy to food security, one convert dubs the aquafeed opportunity a needed “redeployment” of knowledge.
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Mullet-based diets show promise as aquafeed ingredient
Findings of recent feeding trials with Siberian sturgeon and redfish demonstrate that mullet-based feeds can be substituted for traditional fishmeal resources.
Aquafeeds
Pond-cultivated algae: Slimy superhero for aquafeeds?
Qualitas Health, which grows algae in ponds in New Mexico and Texas for human supplements, is entering the alternative aquafeed ingredient market.
Aquafeeds
From bench to belly: Driving supply-side solutions for the future of fish feed
How can the interesting and valuable research on alternate feed ingredients get from the laboratory bench to consumers’ bellies through market mechanisms?
Aquafeeds
Single-cell protein aquafeed ingredient first to gain GRAS designation
Massachusetts-based biotechnology firm KnipBio is the first single-cell protein manufacturer serving the aquafeed industry to earn Generally Regarded as Safe designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Aquafeeds
Analyzing aquaculture through Alltech’s Global Feed Survey
Alltech’s eighth annual Global Feed Survey, a compilation of estimated feed production data, reported that aquafeeds grew globally by 4 percent.
Innovation & Investment
Fish behavior-tracking tech aims to curb aquafeed wastage
Overfeeding is a waste stream for aquaculture. Underwater cameras in pens help, but a company mixing hydroacoustics and machine learning has another idea.
Aquafeeds
Least-cost formulation software in shrimp aquafeed production
The use of properly and efficiently formulated feeds using least-cost formulation software is an important determinant of a successful crop.
Aquafeeds
Wood you believe it – a fish feed ingredient from the forest?
Arbiom hopes to ride the wave of interest in novel feed ingredients and expand production of a nutrient-rich protein meal made from wood residues.
Aquafeeds
U.S. biotech firm targets shrimp with SCP ingredient
ProTyton is an anaerobically produced single cell protein (SCP) feed ingredient for farmed shrimp. Its maker says it boosts immunity, survival and growth.
Aquafeeds
SeaWeb Seafood Summit: Defining the future of aquafeed
At the Barcelona Seafood Summit, an expert panel discussed a sustainable future for aquafeeds. What stands between us and that future?