Norel

Norel makes a range of products for aquaculture species including pellet binders, organic acids, organic minerals and flavours. Click on the image to visit the Norel websi...

28/02/2014: Biomarine TV has arrived

Marine-based bio-industries received an injection of support today with the launch of BioMarine TV.This is a new 'news' service, offered through Bio-Marine Organisation Ltd in partnership with Paris-based MLG Events, that has been launched today and is available on the internet through YouTube.The sub-five minute inaugural video is presented by newsreader Ginie Van de Noort and reports on recent news items related to the biomarine industry in a quick-fire...

27/02/14: New Crayfish Plague Detection Techniques Being Tested, CSIRO to Work with C02 Group on Aquaculture Research

North American crayfish species have been known to carry a parasite known as the Aphanomyces astaci; while encroaching and becoming an invasive species to native European crayfish - devouring and competing for their food. However this is not the only issue, the parasite brought forward by the North American species has acted as a plague amongst the vulnerable European crayfish - killing them within...

Muyang

Founded in 1967, Muyang covers design, development, fabrication and installation in feed manufacturing, grain milling, environment protection, food processing, bulk solids handling and storage, steel structure building and industrial automation.Headquartered in Yangzhou, P. R. China, Muyang has over 4000 employees, including 1000 technicia...

27/02/14: Event: Join Perendale Publishers Ltd at Campden BRI Safety and Quality of Livestock Feed

  Campden BRI will be holding a seminar on the safety and quality of livestock feed during the 6th of March 2014. Event site can be found here. This event will be tailored towards feed producers and those within the food business who produce the raw materials necessary for feed. Providing an array of information for those who use and prepare their own feed. Further exploring the important...

26/02/14: Biomedical bleeding affects horseshoe crab behavior, New Zealand Launches Scampi Aquaculture Program

The blood of horseshoe crabs is often harvested from live crabs for use in pharmaceuticals; the major product from their blood being limulus amebocyte lysate. A product which is used throughout the medical and pharmaceutical industry.  According to University of New Hampshire and Plymouth State University these living crabs are being too heavily bled - harvesting approximately thirty percent...

Pharmaq

Pharmaq is recognised as the world's leading pharmaceutical company specialising in aquaculture. It provides environmentally sound, safe and efficacious health products to the global aquaculture industry through targeted research and the commitment of dedicated people. Click on image to visit Pharmaq's website....

26/02/14: Indonesia to boost fisheries production and exports, Honduran shrimp exports to exceed $220 million during 2014.

The Ministry of Affairs and Fisheries (MMFA) in Indonesia plans to continue its expansion of the fishing industry - increasing the total amount of fish based exports; from both cultured fish and catch fish. Current valuation of the Indonesian fish market is valued at approximately $5.65 billion, exporting 20.95 million tons of fish. Read more here.Growing foreign demand has increased the value of...

25/02/14: Marine laboratory introduces elegant microalgal ‘bubble column’

Plymouth Marine Laboratory has introduced an elegant new microalgal ‘bubble column’Plymouth Marine Laboratory, UK, well known for its environmental research, has expanded its interests into commercial algal biomass production; but it’s not the algae they are selling but the means to grow them. After 30 years of growing microalgae for research purposes, PML is now utilising this knowledge and expertise...

25/02/14: China to Lead Growing Demand for Fish, The Role of Bioassays in Sea Lice Management,

By 2030, China is projected to account for 38 percent of the worlds total consumption of fish. As the worlds middle class exponentially grows; so will the demand for fish - After 2030, 70% of the worlds total fish produce will be consumed by Asia. With this demand for fish looming, China and other nations are exponentially increasing their investment within the aquaculture industry. Read more here.The...

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25/02/14: Aquaculture farms to use geothermal resources, Kimberly aquaculture zone given environmental green light,

Aquaculture farms in Mindoro will be growing large volumes of Tilapia, Sea Bass and Shrimp through the utilization of geothermal plants. This will provide a controlled water temperature that is also nutrient-rich, which can be utilized in order to grow high quality fish. (EPI) Emerging Power Inc is hoping to implement this development and work in conjunction with Mindoro fisherman in a joint venture....

24/02/14: Event: Oceanology International - Aquaculture conference

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Wenger

Wenger offers a range of premium single-screw extruders, twin-screw extruders, dryers/coolers, flavor coating and enrobing systems and control systems. Click on image to visit Wenger's website....

24/02/14: Seaweed Could be Next New Biofuel, New Fish Disease Discovered in Norway, EU Project Aims to Boost Aquaculture through Selective Breeding

New research from the University of Greenwich reveals that seaweed can be effectively used as a liquid bio-fuel; providing another renewable energy source. Unlike other bio-fuels; seaweed provides an alternative option that does not cut into food production - "First generation fuels such as bio-ethanol from sugarcane and corn, or biodiesel from rape seed and palm oil, are in direct competition with...

21/02/14: The functionality dimension, by Ioannis Zabetakis

Ioannis Zabetakis, assistant professor of food chemistry,University of Athens, GreeceBelow is an extract by Ioannis Zabetakis, assistant professor of food chemistry, University of Athens, Greece. The column  appears in the January/February 2014 edition of International Aquafeed magazine, available now in English, Spanish and Chinese. Thirty years after the Seven Countries Study into the...

21/02/14: Friday video: Aquaculture: The Way of the Future

This video follows the work of the Cape Eleuthera Institute aquaculture program.Based in the Bahamas, the objective of the Cape Eleuthera Institute’s offshore aquaculture program is to produce marketable size cobia, from hatchlings to harvest, with a systematic approach to promote higher growth rates with a low food conversion ra...

21/02/14: Fisheries conservation in Tasmania; FAO publishes new technical paper; Pakistan and China collaborate in aquaculture

The FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department recently published a new technical paper.The report, Improving governance of aquaculture employment, approaches food insecurity and poverty through the promotion of sustainable aquaculture.Full news available here. Researchers from the University of Tasmania (UTAS), Australia recently announced the results of the largest study ever taken that looked...

21/02/14: New! IAF article: Whisky by-products – a sustainable protein source for aquaculture

In the third article that appears in the January/February edition of International Aquafeed, Julio Traub, PhD student, Heriot-watt University , Edinburgh, Scotland discusses the use of whisky by-products as a sustainable protein source for aquaculture.Scottish whisky is a truly iconic product, with Scotland the largest-producing nation of whisky worldwide. Production has increased by 30 percent...

Reed Mariculture

Reed Mariculture is the world's largest producer of marine microalgae concentrates. We supply algal feeds and zooplankton to universities, marine ornamental growers, and over 500 fish, shrimp, and shellfish hatcheries in 80+ countries around the world. Click on image to visit Reed Mariculture's websi...

20/02/14: New aquaculture zone in Western Australia; FISHBOOST project; Chef turns fish detective

Kimberley, Western Australia has received environmental approval for a new aquaculture zone that will significantly increase fish production.It is expected that the 2,000 hectare zone will produce up to 20,000 tonnes of barramundi per year. Full news available here.A new European research project FISHBOOST, hosted by the Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research (NOFIMA) began...

20/02/14: New! IAF article: Current challenges and opportunities in amino acid nutrition of salmonids

In the second article to feature in the January/February edition of International Aquafeed, Cláudia Figueiredo-Silva and Andreas Lemme, Evonik Industries, Germany discuss the current challenges and opportunities in amino acid nutrition of salmonids.Fishmeal is still one of the main protein sources used in commercial feeds for trout and salmon. But its availability is shrinking and its cost is increasing...

20/02/14: Feeding our image, by Alistair Lane

Alistair Lane, executive director of the European Aquaculture SocietyBelow is an extract by Alistair Lane, executive director of the European Aquaculture Society. The column  appears in the January/February 2014 edition of International Aquafeed magazine, available now in English, Spanish and Chinese. The political horizon for European aquaculture development has not looked this good since...

Pharmaq

Pharmaq is recognised as the world's leading pharmaceutical company specialising in aquaculture. It provides environmentally sound, safe and efficacious health products to the global aquaculture industry through targeted research and the commitment of dedicated people. Click on image to visit Pharmaq's website....

19/02/14: Revision of National Aquaculture Charter

The Mexican Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food hascompleted the revision and updating of the National Aquaculture Charter. Revisions and updated were recently made to the National Aquaculture Charter (CNA) 2014, which includes studies in biotechnology, geographic distribution, farming and health management systems of 26 species with aquaculture...

19/02/14: Chicago vs carp; fishmeal production at Icelandic firm; 'prawn city' expands production

Following an infestation of Asian carp, Chicago, USA is considering drastic measures to prevent the species entering North America's Great Lakes. Authorities recently announced potential plans to block the city's canal system to stop Asian carp entering the lake, a move that could cost up to $18bn (£11bn).Full news available here.Icelandic fishmeal firm HB Grandi recently...

Leiber

Leiber makes yeast products for animal nutrition. Its workforce of over 140 applies cutting-edge science and production techniques to pure German brewers' yeast. The company has been providing animal nutrition solutions for more than 50 years. Click on image to visit Leiber's website....

18/02/14: New! IAF article: Successful moisture control in aquatic feeds

In this article, published in the January/February edition of international Aquafeed, Roger E. douglas, director of engineering, Drying Technology Inc., Texas, USA discusses the importance of moisture control in aquafeed products.Successful moisture control of aquafeed can be seen through the safety of the product and in its profitability. Feed products must be dried sufficiently in order to prevent...

Amandus Kahl

With more than 130 years of experience, Amadus Kahl is a leading manufacturer and supplier of extruders, compound feed presses, wood pelleting plants and granulate coolers. Click on image to visit Amandus Kahl's website....

18/02/14: Prawn tagging study; investment to expand Canadian aquaculture; crude oil in fish hearts

The prawn fishing industry in the Spencer Gulf - an inlet off the Southern coast of Australia -  along with State Government researchers are collaborating on a study which involves tagging prawns in order to improve the growth and movement patterns.6000 western king prawns have been tagged in the region over the past two years, of which around 100  have been recaptured by prawn fishers...

18/02/14: Stirring stories - shaping strategy, by Roy Palmer

Roy Palmer, executive director of Aquaculture without FrontiersBelow is an extract by Roy Palmer, director of Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF). The column  appears in the January/February 2014 edition of International Aquafeed magazine, available now in English, Spanish and Chinese.I was pleased that we had an excellent Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) session at Asian Pacific Aquaculture...

17/02/14: Aquaculture America Abstract: Developing and validating protocols for waterless shipping of live shrimp

Shrimp (Photo credit: Wikipedia)During this year's Aquaculture America event - which took place back in January in Seattle, USA - David Kuhn, research assistant professor at the Department of Food Science and Technology, Virginia Tech, USA presented a talk on Developing and validating protocols for waterless shipping of live shrimp as part of the Seafood Processing and Transport sessions. Below...

17/02/14: New! IAF column: Requirement and digestibility modelling to ensure safe phosphorus intake, by Dominique P. Bureau

Dominique P. Bureau, member of the International Aquafeed editorial panelThis column appeared in the January/February 2014 edition of International Aquafeed magazine, available now in English, Spanish and Chinese. One of the major environmental concerns for freshwater fish farming operations is the release of phosphorous waste. This element is the most limiting factor for algae growth in freshwater...