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May 31, 2017

 

Finfish aquaculture to be of focus at TARS 2017

 

Press release

 
 

In recent years, the role of finfish aquaculture has increased significantly, with the growing demand for high-value protein, and the need to feed a global population of nine billion by 2050.

 

Fish competes with poultry and beef but, its health attributes, as a provider of long chain omega fatty acids, is an advantage. 

 

Most of the finfish production is expected to come from Asia. The industry has the potential to mature into a sustainable food production system. However, it needs to overcome several barriers. Currently, a huge disconnect exists between demand and supply in Asia; the low volume supply of high value live fish in local and regional markets, and high volume, low prices for frozen fish/fillet in global markets. While there are large investments in production, there has been little effort on product development, branding and marketing.

 

The Aquaculture Roundtable Series (TARS) 2017 will address Finfish Aquaculture: Strategies for Growth.  This is the second time this series of roundtables, initiated in 2011, is focusing on the finfish aquaculture industry. The meeting, taking place in Bali, Indonesia from August 16-17 will explore the growth potential of Asia's finfish aquaculture industry, with a view towards developing a strategic approach towards market-driven production.

 
"Asia's finfish producers realise the need to be consumer-friendly fish providers, as the focus is on food safety. The industry also has to address several challenges holding back its progress as a trusted and responsible fish supplier, including image and credibility issues," says Dr Zuridah Merican, editor of Aqua Culture Asia Pacific, and chairperson of TARS 2017.
 
The lack of industrialisation, integration and controlled, production systems, and focus on multiple species continue to hinder R&D on genetics, technology, health management and diseases, as well as the development of support industries. It is just as important for the industry to keep pace with demands from a new generation of consumers, Dr Merican asserts.
 
Now in its seventh year, TARS 2017 will, in the plenary session, feature 16 state-of-the-industry and science presentations by invited local and international industry experts. This will be followed by a Hard Talk with Finfish Farmers, 3 interactive breakout roundtable sessions with discussion on strategies for growth, and a final panel session. The two-day meeting aims to promote positive image building and improve relationships and communication among the key players in the finfish sector, different markets, governments and NGOs. It will address:

 

·         State of industry and challenges throughout Asia, specifically for leading finfish producers (China and Indonesia);

 
·         Marketing, branding, value addition, image building, fish meal-free feeds and production technology as the industry is challenged by market demands and competition;
 
·         Higher production efficiency through industrialisation, integration, segmentation, automation and health and feed management;
 
·         Opportunities to improve feed efficacy and fish health through R&D, and with performance and functional feeds; and
 
·         Future trends in the global finfish industry and market potential for Asian producers.

 

Since 2011, TARS has continued to serve as a unique platform for dialogue, information exchange and networking opportunities among Asia's key players in the finfish aquaculture sector, namely CEOs, farm and hatchery managers, technical managers, integrators, feed producers, technologists, investors, seafood marketers, as well as governments, NGOs, scientists and researchers, and other stakeholders.

 

Organized by Aqua Culture Asia Pacific and Corporate Media Services, TARS 2017 is expected to draw 200 participants from Asia, Australia, USA, Europe and Latin America. Industry sponsors for TARS 2017 include INVE Aquaculture, Biomin, BioMar, Aquativ, Nutriad, Jefo, DSM, HJ Baker, BASF and Cargill.

 

For regular TARS 2017 program and speaker updates and registration details, visit www.tarsaquaculture.com.

 

Contact:    Dr Zuridah Merican (zuridah@aquaasiapac.com)  /  Irene Gomez: (irene@corpmediapl.com)

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