Aquafeeds
The applications, benefits and challenges of using chitinase in aquafeeds
This review discusses how chitinase can improve feed digestibility, disease control and sustainability in aquaculture.
Intelligence
News and views from the 2024 North Atlantic Seafood Forum
Follow the Responsible Seafood Advocate’s coverage of the North Atlantic Seafood Forum in Bergen, Norway.
Aquafeeds
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.
Aquafeeds
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.
Aquafeeds
Bioactivity of black soldier fly larvae meal
Black soldier fly larvae meal has anti-inflammatory molecules that may alleviate inflammation but is outperformed by quercetin in this capacity.
Aquafeeds
Evaluating live food and insect meal-based diets for larval rearing of sea trout
Live foods and insect meal-based diets can be effective feed ingredients for larval sea trout with good results on growth and survival.
Health & Welfare
Evaluating digestibility and performance of insect meals in diets for Pacific white shrimp
An assessment of seven insect meals demonstrates their high potential as protein sources to replace fishmeal in diets for L. vannamei.
Aquafeeds
World’s largest fly factory attracting investors eyeing aquafeed expansion
A high-capacity black soldier fly factory puts Protix in position to ramp up production. Investors explain why they’re betting on the sector’s success.
Aquafeeds
Show de talento: Las empresas de alimentos acuícolas se muestran en el F3
Los fabricantes de alimentos acuícolas y proveedores de ingredientes alternativos para alimentos de todo el mundo se reunieron en Silicon Valley para el F3, el concurso de Alimentos sin Pescado (Fish Free Feed). En el centro de la innovación, las soluciones a un problema global estaban en plena pantalla.
Aquafeeds
Talent show: Aquafeed companies show off at F3
Aquafeed manufacturers and alternative feed ingredient suppliers from all over the world gathered in Silicon Valley for F3, the Fish Free Feed contest. In the hub of innovation, solutions to a global problem were on full display.
Aquafeeds
Alternative feed ingredient universe to convene at F3 meeting
What started out as a simple yet ambitious contest to drive innovation in the aquafeed sector has evolved into a fully global competition – and collaboration – amongst ingredient suppliers and feed manufacturers.
Aquafeeds
Aprovechando el potencial de la harina de insectos en la acuacultura
Las moscas soldado negro están ganando interés como un ingrediente alternativo líder en alimentos acuícolas. ¿Pero creará el factor "desagrado" una aversión o rechazo? La colaboradora del Advocate Clare Leschin-Hoar investiga.
Aquafeeds
Buggin’ out: Tapping the potential of insect meal in aquaculture
Black soldier flies are gaining interest as a leading alternative ingredient in aquafeeds. But will the “ick” factor be a turn-off? Advocate contributor Clare Leschin-Hoar investigates.
Aquafeeds
Insect meals: Novel protein, fat sources for farmed shrimp
Poor-quality ingredients can’t become good-quality ingredients. Quality protein is essential for the healthy growth of any omnivorous or carnivorous aquaculture species. Insect meals seem to fill this need, and their mass-scale production appears to be sustainable.