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USDA to establish Office of Seafood to support industry

One of the primary roles of the new USDA Office of Seafood will be coordinating across USDA agencies to ensure fishermen are integrated into USDA programs and working with federal partners to revitalize the American seafood industry.

Study aims to develop rapid disease detection for Atlantic salmon farms

Scientists from the University of Maine, Dublin City University and Queen’s University Belfast, plan to develop a new testing method that uses environmental RNA (eRNA) so aquaculture farmers can monitor fish health more quickly, efficiently and humanely.

Atlantic Salmon

Vitamin D supplementation can improve fish welfare, human health

The role of vitamin D is often underappreciated across species, from humans to farmed salmon, experts said in a recent webinar from DSM-Firmenich.

Salmon Fish Farm Aquaculture

Aquaculture's overlooked mycotoxin problem

With more grain- and plant-based ingredients, mycotoxins are increasingly common in aquafeed. Research hasn't always kept up.

Aquafeed Feeding Trout

FAO: Food fraud widespread in aquaculture sector worldwide

Fish fraud is widespread in markets around the world, and there are a growing number of tools to combat it, according to a new report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Animal Feed Manufacturers

BioMar expands aquafeed capacity in China

BioMar’s aquafeed production facility in Wuxi, China, will be expanded to encompass two lines, doubling capacity and serving new customer segments.

NaturAlleva, Innovafeed partner to scale BSF ingredients for aquaculture

The two companies have signed a commercial partnership for the integration of black soldier fly (BSF) ingredients into aquafeed formulations for key Mediterranean species, including sea bass, sea bream, sturgeon and trout.

Climate-driven feed shortages could cut aquaculture by 35%

Changing weather patterns and fishery management could reduce global forage fish by 20%, limiting aquaculture production, major new study says.

Mowi enters strategic partnership with Skretting/Nutreco

The agreement builds on the long-term commercial relationship between the two companies.

Aquaculture Fish Farm 1

Regulatory Updates

DSM-Firmenich’s Hy-D authorized in EU for aquaculture and all animal species

Hy-D has been authorized in the EU for pigs, poultry and ruminants since 2024.

Letter urges US Congress to pass bill for sustainable offshore aquaculture

The letter of support, which received 140 signatories, was signed by representatives across the seafood industry, as well as environmental organizations, chefs, academics and others.

3 feed mills in France, New Caledonia achieve ASC Feed Certification

BioMar has received France’s first ASC Feed Certification for its Nersac mill, while SICA and Provenderie Saint Vincent in New Caledonia have also earned certification, increasing the availability of responsible feed to the Pacific region.

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