Intelligence
New group OLAS may signal a new era for responsible aquaculture in Latin America
Regional organization unites industry players in Latin American aquaculture under a shared agenda of sustainability and global competitiveness.
Aquafeeds
Study examines the positive and negative environmental impacts of using fishmeal alternatives in aquafeeds
Study finds EU aquaculture’s shift from fishmeal to plant feed cut marine use but increased emissions, land and water impacts.
Aquafeeds
Researchers explore a single-cell protein from soybean processing wastewater as an aquafeed ingredient
A microbial community-based protein produced from soybean processing wastewater has potential as a value-added feed ingredient for aquaculture.
Aquafeeds
BioMar sources new ingredients to cut carbon emissions in supply chain
BioMar is sourcing Benson Hill ingredients as part of its commitment to cut carbon emissions and build restorative soy supply chains.
Aquafeeds
Partnership to bring sustainable soy ingredients to Northern Europe fish feed market
Benson Hill and Denofa are partnering to introduce sustainable soy protein ingredients to the aquaculture fish feed market in Europe.
Aquafeeds
Soy helped build aquaculture into a global force. How far can it take it?
Soy has fueled the growth of aquaculture, but environmental and social concerns for some producing areas are prompting some fish farmers to take stock.
Responsibility
USSEC: Aquaculture ‘showing some life’ in sub-Saharan Africa
The U.S. Soybean Export Council explores export opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa, finding the region holds “much potential” for aquaculture growth.
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.
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?
Innovation & Investment
Opinion: Stop offshoring offshore aquaculture
Something must change if the U.S. government hopes to encourage rather than discourage aquaculture, particularly in federal “offshore” waters. Neil Sims says it’s time to stop exporting knowledge, innovation and investment.
Innovation & Investment
Tuna aquaculture: Fishing for progress
Aquaculture could be a sustainable alternative to fishing for tuna but achieving commercial-scale production has proven challenging.
Intelligence
Omega-6s and the threat to seafood’s healthy halo
Research shows farmed fish fed diets heavy on vegetable oils have higher amounts of omega-6s and lower amounts of omega-3s, compared to fish fed diets heavy on fish oil. We take a deep dive into the relationship between the two fatty acids.
Innovation & Investment
GOAL 2016 preview: IPA technology catching on in China
Intensive pond aquaculture (IPA) technology, a floating, in-pond raceway system developed in the United States, is being adopted fast in China, just three years after its introduction, says Jim Zhang, aquaculture program manager for USSEC-China.
Aquafeeds
Aquaculture Exchange: Lukas Manomaitis, USSEC
The U.S. Soybean Export Council is a huge supporter of aquaculture growth globally, as so many aquafeed formulators rely on U.S. soy to create nutritious diets. The Southeast Asia senior technical advisor for USSEC’s aquaculture program talks about this symbiotic partnership.
Aquafeeds
Soy-based feeds evaluated for production of Amazonian paiche
A cooperative feeding demonstration conducted by USSEC and Amazon Fish Products S.A. evaluated the use of soy to partially replace fishmeal in diets for paiche, or pirarucu, the largest freshwater fish species.
Aquafeeds
F3 Prize: Putting money where fish’s mouths are
Interest is growing in a two-year-long competition aimed at driving innovation in the aquafeed sector. The F3 prize for a demonstrably fish-free feed comes with a cash reward, and possibly a glimpse at the future.