The research aligns with the New Zealand Government’s Aquaculture Strategy, which aims to build a $3 billion industry by 2035, including a $1 billion goal for the Greenshell mussel sector World-leading research from the University of Canterbury (UC) | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha is set to revolutionise New Zealand’s[Read More…]
Tag: Aquaculture
Thai Union receives $150 Mn Blue Loan from ADB
Through the Blue Loan, Thai Union will expand sourcing of sustainable shrimp, shrimp certified under schemes recognised by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) Thai Union Group PCL, the world’s seafood leader, has secured a landmark $150 million Blue Loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a first for the[Read More…]
Study says women play vital role in fisheries
Despite their crucial contributions, women face numerous challenges, such as limited access to preservation technologies, credit, and decision-making Women form nearly half of the workforce in fisheries and aquaculture, with their involvement reaching up to 90 per cent in post-harvest activities like processing and trading in developing countries. Despite their[Read More…]
Seafood leads global protein production growth: Rabobank Global Animal Protein Outlook 2025
The Rabobank report said aquaculture and wild catch are projected to grow by 2.3 per cent year-on-year, rebounding from a 0.3 per cent decline in 2024 In 2025, economic conditions, geopolitics, and supply availability will significantly influence global animal protein markets, according to RaboResearch’s Global Animal Protein Outlook. While demand remains[Read More…]
EU Fish Market report 2024 reveals trends and insights
EU consumers have eaten more fresh seafood products at home, mostly due to the impact of COVID-19 on the restaurant and hotel sector The Commission has released the EU Fish Market Report 2024, focusing on the fishery and aquaculture market’s performance in 2022-2023. According to the report, 2023 saw a decrease[Read More…]
EU approves €155 million scheme for seafood processing in Denmark
This scheme aims to support large Danish fish-processing companies in implementing projects that reduce CO2 emissions The European Commission has approved a €155 million (DKK 1.1 billion) Danish scheme designed to promote green investments in the processing of fishery and aquaculture products, by EU State aid rules. This scheme aims[Read More…]
Saudi Arabia’s fish farm production up by 56.4%
Popular species in Saudi Arabia include Nile tilapia, sea bass, dentex, and shrimp The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has reported a major achievement in Saudi Arabia’s fish farming industry, with saltwater and inland fish farming production rising by 56.4 per cent since 2021, reaching a record 140,000 tonnes[Read More…]
WorldFish and Kytos forge partnership to advance aquaculture microbiome research
This partnership marks a significant step forward in our mission to transform aquatic food systems WorldFish has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kytos, a leading provider of microbial management technologies based in Belgium, Vietnam, and Thailand. The partnership aims to accelerate research and development in aquaculture microbiome management, focusing[Read More…]
Primerdesign launches real-time PCR kit for onsite detection of norovirus in oysters
Norovirus is a major cause of viral gastroenteritis and foodborne transmission is responsible for an estimated 16 per cent of cases in the UK Primerdesign (part of the Novacyt Group), a company focusing on the design, manufacture, validation and supply of real-time PCR kits and reagents, launched the genesig Easy[Read More…]
Millennial Salmon project maximizes inclusion of AlgaPrime DHA keeping performance in feed production
The Millennial Salmon Project aims to create the world’s most sustainable farmed salmon using novel ingredients with a low carbon footprint and a focus on the circular economy Corbion, the global market leader in algae-based ingredients, announced preliminary results of a new study from the Millennial Salmon Project, a strategic[Read More…]
