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Group seeks new research on fish for nourishment

Participants at the Global Workshop on Nutrition-sensitive Fish Agri-food Systems, which closed December 8 in Siem Reap, Cambodia, agreed that while evidence is mounting that fish is a solid investment choice, in particular for reducing global undernutrition, more needs to be done to build the case.

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Ghana’s government offers boost to aquafeed sector

In order to reduce the West African state’s reliance on imported fish, the government of Ghana is aiming to increase aquaculture production next year, starting with the development of a new fish feed production company.

Feed Production by Region

BioMar plans aquafeed production facility in Tasmania

BioMar Australia has released plans to develop a AUD56 million (US$42 million) aquafeed production facility in the north of Tasmania, providing a significant boost to the local economy, job creation and the state’s growing aquaculture industry.

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BioMar announces strategic R&D investment in the shrimp market

Just two months after confirming the acquisition of Ecuadorian feed manufacturer Alimentsa, BioMar announced Nov. 27 the establishment of a new trial facility for shrimp.

Neovia invests $1.5 million in AquiNovo

AquiNovo Ltd., a portfolio company of The Trendlines Group, has signed an agreement with Neovia for an aggregate investment of US$1.5 million.

Research highlights antimicrobial resistance risk in aquaculture

New research from WorldFish undertaken as part of the CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-food Systems (FISH) identifies means to lessen the use of antimicrobials, such as antibiotics, antivirals, and antiprotozoals, in aquaculture.

Proposed Cooke Aquaculture farm opposed by local groups

Cooke Aquaculture is proposing a new Atlantic salmon fish farm off the Pacific coast of Washington, but local groups are opposed to the plan, which has been put on hold since the inadvertent release of farmed salmon into local waters.

IFFO names new president, vice president

IFFO, the Marine Ingredients Organisation, has elected Eduardo Goycoolea as president and Anne Mette Bæk as vice president, effective January 1.

Nutriad holds seminar on functional feed additives in aquaculture

NUTRIAD hosted a customer event at the 2017 European Aquaculture Society (EAS) conference, which took place in Dubrovnik (Croatia) from October 17-20.

NOAA awards $9.3 million in aquaculture research grants

NOAA has announced 32 research grants totaling $9.3 million for projects across the U.S. to further develop the nation’s marine and coastal aquaculture industry.

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BioMar fish feed facility increases output by 70 percent

BioMar Group’s Karmøy production facility has officially opened Line 3, which has an annual capacity of 140,000 tons of fish feed, increasing the output of the Karmøy facility by about 70 percent. Line 3 will have one of the highest hourly output capacities of any single production line of fish feed in the world.

Hendrix Genetics moves into shrimp breeding with Kona Bay

Dutch-based global breeding company Hendrix Genetics has completed a deal with Integrated Aquaculture International L.L.C. (iAqua) to participate in the breeding and production of shrimp for the global industry.

Closeup of Fresh shrimp at the market for sell

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