Aquaculture

Industry study examines role of krill in non-salmonid aquafeeds

Despite the relatively higher cost, krill could play a niche role in diets for multiple farmed fish species, researcher says.

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Wild fishery productivity down for first time since 2018

Although fluctuations in productivity are common, aquafeed industry leaders say the report signals a need for more sustainable fishery management.

Bipartisan bill would boost open ocean aquaculture

The Marine Aquaculture Research for America (MARA) Act of 2025 would create opportunities for the aquaculture industry to grow, the bill's co-sponsors say.

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Feeds from new Philippines mill will be based on local ingredients

Locally grown corn and copra will be the main raw materials for a new feed mill scheduled to open by the end of the year.

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Skretting Norway names Mads Martinsen as its new CEO

Mads Martinsen has been appointed CEO of Skretting Norway, after Håvard Walde became Skretting’s new managing director for the salmon business in Australia, Chile, North America and Norway.

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.

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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.

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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.

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