Aquaculture

Feed Ingredients

Research shows coconut co-product has potential for aquafeeds

In the Philippines, a byproduct of coconut oil production — copra meal — is showing promise for inclusion in farmed fish and shrimp after an additional processing step.

India’s aquaculture sector focuses on sustainability

As the agricultural research council provides tailored training for fish farmers in the South Asian country, a firm producing sustainable protein for aquafeed has received substantial new funding for expansion.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Alltech becomes majority owner of Finland’s only aquafeed plant

Alltech has increased its stake and acquired Finnforel’s share of Alltech Fennoaqua Oy, increasing its shareholding and becoming the company’s majority stakeholder.

IFFO projects steady fishmeal production despite slowdown in Peru

Demand for fishmeal has likely dropped for the first time in years, economist says.

Continued reliance on wild fish puts salmon production at risk

Investor group report says strategies to replace wild-caught fish in salmon feed do little to mitigate potential financial losses.

Salmon Swimming

Mergers & Acquisitions

IFB Agro to acquire Cargill India’s aquafeed business

The board of directors of IFB Agro Industries Ltd. has agreed to acquire Cargill India’s entire commercial compound shrimp feed and freshwater fish feed business.

Merger Acquisition 2

International Aquaculture Feed Formulation Database aims to fill research gaps

Even basic research on nutritional needs is sometimes lacking given the large number of fish species farmed worldwide, founder says.

BioMar becomes only global aquafeed producer in Iceland

BioMar Group has announced a partnership for the manufacture and distribution of aquafeed through Fóðurblandan’s production facility in Reykjavik.

Animal Nutrition Views

Which species benefit most from expanded cereals?

Knowing who benefits most — and why — is key to maximizing animal performance and processing efficiency.

Wheat Grains (3)

Circularity/Upcycling

MiAlgae submits plans for production facility in Scotland

MiAlgae repurposes whisky industry byproducts to grow microalgae as a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to fish-derived omega-3s.

F3 awards $100K for sustainable aquaculture feed contest

BRF Ingredients and Symrise share the top prize for developing the highest-performing krill alternatives in the challenge's feed trial.

Animal Nutrition

Researchers study shrimp species for aqua, poultry feeds

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff researchers are studying Artemia franciscana, a species of brine shrimp, as a sustainable and nutritionally rich ingredient for aquaculture and poultry feeds.

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