Tuesday, February 6, 2024
New managing director appointed for BioMar joint venture
The BioMar Viet Uc joint venture in Vietnam will be headed by newly appointed managing director Duong Anh Tu, who has extensive commercial experience from the feed and food sector in Asia.
Monday, February 5, 2024
Proximar Seafood initiates subsequent offering to boost funding for Japan salmon RAS project
Proximar Seafood, the operator of a land-based salmon recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, has launched a subsequent offering to raise up to an additional NOK 25 million (US$2.4 million) for its ongoing proj ...
Friday, February 2, 2024
Calysta's Feedkind protein granted formal approval for aquaculture use in China
Calysta's FeedKind protein, derived from industrial waste gases, has received formal approval from China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) for use in aquaculture feeds, Fish Farmer reported.
Friday, February 2, 2024
Major salmon producers in Norway to be investigated for price fixing
The European Commission has informed six of the largest Norwegian salmon producers it is advancing an investigation into price fixing in the spot market.
Friday, February 2, 2024
Central Java, Indonesia, delivers first shipment of frozen shrimp to Australia
The acting governor of Central Java, Indonesia, Nana Sudjana, recently flagged off an export consignment of 20 tonnes of frozen shrimp to Melbourne, Australia, marking the province's first export of the commodity to the country.
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Aquaculture monitoring tech caught in China's espionage alarm
In a recent report aired on China Central Television's Legal Channel 9, concerns over foreign espionage have entwined with the aquaculture sector's monitoring technology, SeafoodSource reported.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
CNOOC turning LNG cold energy into valuable resource for aquaculture
China National Offshore Corp (CNOOC), the country's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer, has pioneered a ground-breaking project that harnesses cold energy for the aquaculture industry, China Daily reported.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Skretting partnership focuses on RNA substance to help shrimp cope with diseases
A partnership between Skretting, Nutreco's aquaculture feed business line, and startup ViAqua is leading to progress on a groundbreaking innovation which aims to address a problem that has caused substantial production losses in the shrimp ...
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Philippines opens marine hatchery in Bataan to boost fish production
In a pivotal move towards enhancing fish production in Bataan, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has opened a Legislated Multi-Purpose Marine Hatchery in Barangay Quinawan, Daily T ...
Monday, January 29, 2024
Vietnam forecasts gradual recovery in seafood exports for 2024
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) anticipates a modest recovery in Vietnam's seafood exports during the first half of 2024, building upon the challenges faced in the previous year, Vietnam News reported.
Friday, January 26, 2024
US study identifies policy solutions for balanced growth in aquaculture and small-scale fisheries
In a comprehensive study from Stanford University in California, United States, researchers delved into the intricate dynamics between aquaculture investments and small-scale fisheries, focusing on the need for thoughtful policy changes to ...
Friday, January 26, 2024
US$1.9 million funding fuels research for oral vaccine to combat sea lice in farmed salmon
A ground-breaking initiative, backed by GBP 1.5 million (US$1.9 million) in funding, seeks to develop an oral vaccine to address the pervasive issue of sea lice in farmed Atlantic salmon, Global Seafood Alliance reported.
Friday, January 26, 2024
Sea areas in Singapore available for fish farming but local producers face tech hurdle
Two new areas of sea space are going for sale in the south of mainland Singapore — but domestic seafood farms would have difficulties acquiring the plots due to technological shortfalls and high investment costs, Channel NewsAsia repo ...
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Aquaculture Stewardship Council rejects Tassal's request for seal cracker use
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has turned down a proposal from aquaculture firm Cooke's subsidiary Tassal, seeking approval for the use of "seal crackers" to deter seal predation, SeafoodSource reported.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Indian aquaculture startup secures US$6 million funding to expand technology and fintech solutions
Indian aquaculture startup, AquaExchange, has successfully raised US$6 million in a funding round led by Ocean 14 Capital, with participation from existing investors including Endiya Partners and Accion Venture Lab, The Economic Times repor ...

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