Novel omega-3-rich canola oil approved for salmon feed use in Norway
Novel omega-3-rich canola oil makes fish healthier and minimizes dark melanin spots in salmon fillets, Nofima scientists say.
Black soldier fly larvae meal cost-effectively replaces fishmeal in Pacific white shrimp postlarvae nursery diets
Black soldier fly larvae meal can effectively replace fishmeal in shrimp diets if nutrient balance and price sensitivity are properly considered.
Consumer expectations and perceptions of farmed rainbow trout fed yellow mealworm meal diets
Alternative proteins like insect meals are not yet fully accepted, so this study sought to understand consumer preferences for a popular fish raised on insect-based feeds.
Skretting partners with Zooca Calanus to develop copepod-based aquaculture feeds
New partnership aims to develop a more sustainable aquafeed with Calanus finmarchicus, a tiny marine copepod rich in essential nutrients.
Yield10 and BioMar to commercialize omega-3 oil made from camelina
BioMar and Yield10 are set to commercialize a camelina crop containing enriched levels of EPA and DHA on par with fish oil.
Could fish sludge help address the ‘feed squeeze?’
SINTEF researchers are exploring if salmon sludge could be used to rear bristle worms – a potential alternative fish feed ingredient.
Tech firm and nutrient-recapture company partner on insect-based shrimp feed additive
Full Circle Biotechnology of Norway and HydroNeo of Thailand team up to make a high-protein, low-carbon feed for the aquaculture industry.
Nofima trial results support use of insect meal and insect byproducts in aquafeeds
Nofima researchers say that recent feeding trials show insect meal and a byproduct of black soldier fly processing can help salmon grow well.
Study quantifies the lysine requirement for Florida pompano on plant-based diets
Amino acid requirements need to be evaluated in Florida pompano diets involving more plant proteins, in order to create cost-efficient feeds.
Projects look to improve carbon footprint and biodiversity impact of aquafeeds
The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership aims to better understand, measure and reduce the environmental and carbon footprint of aquafeeds.
Can brown mussel meal in feed promote growth and cold resistance of Pacific white shrimp?
Brown mussel meal at inclusion levels of 1.73–2 percent is a potential additive in L. vannamei shrimp diets to promote growth and reduce FCR.
Can leftover lumpfish be used to feed small king crabs?
A Nofima trial explores whether whole or processed lumpfish can boost the appetite and feed intake in small king crabs.
Evaluating soy lecithin supplementation in Nile tilapia raised in suboptimal temperatures
Soy lecithin phospholipids can be vital to improve the growth of Nile tilapia at suboptimal temperatures and offer an approach for new ingredients.
Higher EPA and DHA levels in salmon feed boost harvest quality and feed performance, new analysis finds
Data analysis from 232 million fish and 99 farms reveals the benefits of higher dietary EPA and DHA levels in salmon feed.
With finite supplies of marine protein to harvest, one company opts to farm it
Scotland-based Aquanzo believes marine protein does not need to be replaced – it needs to be reproduced, starting with artemia.
Hemp protein to be tested as a potential salmon feed ingredient
A team of Scottish researchers will trial hemp protein's impact on the health and well-being of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) farmed in Scotland.