Aquafeeds
Analyzing aquaculture through Alltech’s Global Feed Survey
Alltech’s eighth annual Global Feed Survey, a compilation of estimated feed production data, reported that aquafeeds grew globally by 4 percent.
Aquafeeds
Single-cell protein aquafeed ingredient first to gain GRAS designation
Massachusetts-based biotechnology firm KnipBio is the first single-cell protein manufacturer serving the aquafeed industry to earn Generally Regarded as Safe designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Innovation & Investment
Fish behavior-tracking tech aims to curb aquafeed wastage
Overfeeding is a waste stream for aquaculture. Underwater cameras in pens help, but a company mixing hydroacoustics and machine learning has another idea.
Aquafeeds
Least-cost formulation software in shrimp aquafeed production
The use of properly and efficiently formulated feeds using least-cost formulation software is an important determinant of a successful crop.
Aquafeeds
Wood you believe it – a fish feed ingredient from the forest?
Arbiom hopes to ride the wave of interest in novel feed ingredients and expand production of a nutrient-rich protein meal made from wood residues.
Aquafeeds
U.S. biotech firm targets shrimp with SCP ingredient
ProTyton is an anaerobically produced single cell protein (SCP) feed ingredient for farmed shrimp. Its maker says it boosts immunity, survival and growth.
Aquafeeds
SeaWeb Seafood Summit: Defining the future of aquafeed
At the Barcelona Seafood Summit, an expert panel discussed a sustainable future for aquafeeds. What stands between us and that future?
Innovation & Investment
Wide-ranging advances in aquaculture presented at Alltech ONE18
The consensus among several presenters at the aquaculture portion of the Alltech ONE18 conference was clear: Much more seafood is needed to feed humans, whose numbers will reach 8 billion in less than six years.
Aquafeeds
KnipBio partners with ICM to scale-up production of single-cell protein for aquaculture
Leader in fermentation, bio-refining technology a “great strategic fit” for single-cell protein aquafeed ingredient maker transitioning from R&D labs to commercial production.
Aquafeeds
Evaluating Nannochloropsis-based feeds for tilapia
This study assessed the efficacy and nutritional properties of the marine alga Nannochloropsis salina as a feed ingredient using tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) as a model species. Results showed adequate growth, survival, FCR and enhanced EPA levels.
Aquafeeds
Aquaculture Exchange: Dr. Tom Zeigler
The World Aquaculture Society’s latest Lifetime Achievement Award recipient reflects on 50 years in the business of producing high-quality, nutritious feeds for the poultry, livestock and aquaculture industries.
Aquafeeds
It takes guts to advance sustainability in aquaculture
With byproducts representing between 25 to 50 percent of the weight of various fish species, we need to be looking at how the entire fish is being used: even the heads, guts and skin.
Aquafeeds
A new nutrient for aquaculture, from microbes that consume carbon waste
Biotechnology firm NovoNutrients aims to produce a line of nutraceutical aquafeed additives as well as a bulk feed ingredient that can supplement fishmeal. Its process includes feeding carbon dioxide from industrial gas to a “microbial consortium” starring hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria.
Innovation & Investment
Algae innovators aim to freeze out early-stage shrimp losses
A greenhouse in Belgium believes its innovative shrimp feed product, made from freeze-dried microalgae, packs the necessary nutrients for the crustacean’s most vulnerable life stage: the first three days of its life.
Innovation & Investment
Aquaculture innovators come out of their shells at Fish 2.0
Biannual conference/competition showcased 40 new seafood businesses, or related services, from around the world. Winners were chosen on the strength of the opportunity, meaningful impact and compelling leadership and presentation.
Innovation & Investment
Tuna aquaculture: Fishing for progress
Aquaculture could be a sustainable alternative to fishing for tuna but achieving commercial-scale production has proven challenging.