A recent study has revealed that a product from Black Soldier Fly (BSF) based producer, Maltento, increases immune system responses and results in a lower mortality rate in Rainbow trout.
A new report shows the importance of recovering and reusing phosphorus to ensure its sustainable management, as phosphorus use in Norwegian aquaculture reaches levels similar to those in agriculture, heightening the risk of supply disruptions and environmental...
Green Plains and joint venture partner, Tharaldson Ethanol, report that the world’s largest MSC system, located at Tharaldson's 175 million-gallon biorefinery in Casselton, North Dakota, is now producing and shipping on-spec products.
Aker BioMarine has finalized an agreement to divest its feed ingredients business to a newly formed entity, established by American Industrial Partners (AIP) and Aker Capital (Aker), for an enterprise valuation of $590m.
A new campaign sees 39 organizations, including prominent groups from West Africa and Norway, urging the Norwegian government to prohibit its farmed salmon producers from utilizing fish oil sourced from West Africa.
New mixing technology has been designed in such a way as to optimize product development and enable the integration of novel liquid raw ingredients in feed, according to its inventors.
As global food demand rises, aquaculture stands out as the fastest-growing animal protein sector. However, the sustainability of current aquafeed protein ingredients remains a pressing concern.
The opening session of the Blue Food Innovation event in London last week centered around the need for sustainable aquaculture innovation to address climate change, responsible feed sourcing and measuring, the social licence to operate, and consumer awareness....
In a significant stride toward sustainable aquaculture, researchers have developed a novel functional feed ingredient from king oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) root waste and soybean meal.
Skretting continues to back the development and validation of new novel ingredients with it recently signing off on an offtake agreement with an Australian insect protein startup.
Enifer has announced the completion of a funding package worth €36m (US$39m) that enables it to start building a food-grade mycoprotein factory in Finland, with the initial output set to be feed grade.
A comprehensive report released by Hatch Blue sheds light on the critical need for sustainable, protein-rich aquafeed ingredients to support the booming aquaculture industry while mitigating environmental concerns.
Four studies published by Purdue University scientists document the feasibility of previously unproven methods for successfully treating the wastewater.
Innovafeed recently inaugurated an insect innovation center in Illinois, US, marking a milestone in its pursuit of global insect-based ingredient production.
What are some of the challenges that South Africa’s Maltento has encountered on its journey from a small-scale operation to a serious player in insect biotechnology?
The EU is intensifying efforts to develop enforceable limits on Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in animal feed, building upon last year's regulation targeting PFAS levels in food.
Shrimp farming has encountered a series of new hurdles in recent years, challenging its traditional success model. Oversupply, plummeting farm gate prices, reduced demand due to inflation, higher production costs, and recurrent disease outbreaks have...
A precompetitive initiative working towards the implementation of new solutions to prevent bacterial diseases and reduce the use of antibiotics has been announced in Chile.
De Heus has been actively pursuing its global expansion strategy, with the Dutch feed maker focused on establishing a local presence to offer farmers top-tier animal feeds and guidance.
Singapore start-up Peptobiotics has raised US$6.2M in Series A funding to commercialise its antimicrobial peptide technology as it seeks to replace the use of antibiotics, firstly in aquaculture, and in the future in livestock.
We chat to dsm-firmenich’s Dr. Heinz Flatnitzer to find out more about financed emissions, offering life cycle assessment platform Sustell to lenders, and how dairy farmers can benefit from sustainability-linked finance.
In a year marked by volatility, Alltech's Agri-Food Outlook for 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the intricate dynamics shaping the feed production industry worldwide.
The scale-up of novel protein resources to deliver significant volumes of raw materials for use in aquaculture feed still requires further development, according to a recent paper.
We delve into the diverse array of topics that have resonated deeply with our readers since January, shaping the discourse and informing perspectives on issues.
Kuenhle AgroSystem (KAS), a startup focused on producing high value products from microalgae for the food, feed, and health industries, has raised $3m in a Series A2 funding round led by S2G Ventures.
The EU and UK are enacting more stringent laws regarding deforestation-free sourcing, and companies will be forced to act quickly to address issues in their supply chains. Tools such as an ESG screen can enable companies to identify risks in their sourcing...
Ocean Harvest Technology (OHT), headquartered in the UK, reports a significant competitive advantage with the issuance of a new patent by the UK Intellectual Property Office.
A strong Q4 2023 performance drove a record-high full-year EBITDA for Danish aqua feed manufacturer, BioMar, with the business performing better than had been expected due to improvements in the salmon division.
Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia have devised a new method of producing microalgae in industrial volumes, which they say could help the country reduce its reliance on imported animal feed products.
In the last 10 years there has been increased use of mechanical and other forms of treatment to help with the challenge of sea lice, increasing the cost of salmon production and also involving stressful events for the fish such as handling.
Benson Hill has successfully completed the divestiture of its Creston, Iowa, soy processing business to White River Soy Processing (WRSP) for gross proceeds totaling $72m.
Calysta has received official approval from China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) for the utilization of its single-cell protein (SCP) product, FeedKind, in aquaculture feeds for fish and shrimp in China.
Anticipated improvements in anchovy fishing conditions during the first half of 2024 in Peru are expected to bring about a positive correction in fishmeal prices, as outlined in an industry note.
Skretting and Zooca Calanus are hoping to give the shrimp industry a much-needed productivity boost by partnering to bring fresh whole Calanus finmarchicus copepods to the global market.
CP Foods subsidiary, Bangkok Produce Merchandising (BKP), and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) have formalized a collaboration aimed at leveraging satellite mapping solutions and traceability data points to create sustainable and deforestation-free supply...
Finnish insect ingredient producer, Volare, announced a significant commercial advancement with Skretting signing an offtake agreement with the startup.
French retailer, Auchan, Danish feed manufacturer, BioMar, Ecuadorian shrimp farmer, Edpacif, and global NGO, Earthworm Foundation, have teamed up to launch an eco-friendly shrimp product.
The feed ingredients basket has seen substantial turbulence throughout 2023. As in the past, resilience has prevailed. Priorities should remain volumes, responsible sourcing, and accountability, Petter Martin Johannessen, director general of the IFFO,...
In 2023, the startup ecosystem faced persistent challenges due to economic uncertainties, anticipated interest rate increases, and the lingering effects of previous bank failures, as reported by EY.
Scotland’s Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) is supporting further research into fish health and wellbeing initiatives in 2024, with seven projects set to benefit from its most recent funding call.
