Tagged: Aquaculture

Indonesia's Waingapu integrated shrimp estate targets 52,000 tonnes annually with Rp7.2 trillion investment

The 2,150-hectare national strategic project in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province is expected to come into operation by 2028, anchored by government infrastructure spending of around US$399 mill

Indonesia's processed tuna gains zero tariff access to Japan under revised IJEPA from 1 August

Eleven verified Indonesian fish processing exporters are the first to benefit from the preferential rate, previously set at 9.6%, following ratification of an amended bilateral trade protocol.

Vietnam lobster exports surge 44% to US$585 million in H1 2026 as industry targets billion-dollar status

China accounts for 98.5% of Vietnam's lobster export value, with VASEP calling for a dedicated national strategy to develop lobster as a strategic seafood commodity rather than a short-term growth product.

Vietnam's pangasius exports reach US$1.1 billion in H1 2026 with full-year target of US$2 billion in sight

China accounted for 27% of total pangasius export value with a 35% year-on-year surge, while the CPTPP bloc has emerged as a growing secondary market with exports up 21% in the first four months of the year.

Japan's Umios to absorb TAFCO aquaculture and processed foods businesses in October restructuring

The simplified absorption-type company split will consolidate TAFCO's bluefin tuna farming operations and frozen food business within Umios, while TAFCO refocuses exclusively on fisheries and sustainable fleet development.

Vietnam's tilapia exports hit US$69.4 million in H1 2026 as Brazil surge drives 289-fold year-on-year jump

Brazil has emerged as Vietnam's largest tilapia market, accounting for more than half of total export value in the first half, while a first shipment to Japan signals the sector's push into higher-value market segments.

Indonesia and China conduct joint inspection of fish processing facilities to safeguard export access

The inspection covers three facilities from a pool of 648 Indonesian processors registered with China's customs authority, with Indonesia's total fishery exports to China reaching 479,000 tonnes valued at approximately US$1.2 billion.

De Heus opens first marine and cold-water fish feed plant in Vietnam's Vinh Long with 168,000-tonne capacity

The facility is De Heus's first in Vietnam dedicated to marine and cold-water species, and forms part of the Dutch group's long-term strategy to develop high-value aquaculture feed supply chains in the country.

Vietnam shrimp exports hit US$2.35 billion in H1 2026 as China surge offsets US decline

Lobster exports to China emerged as the industry's single biggest growth driver, while US-bound shipments fell 15% over the six-month period amid anti-dumping duties and tightened traceability requirements.

Indonesia to roll out aquaculture programme across 40,000 villages from 2026 in push for protein self-sufficiency

The Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry is coordinating with three other government ministries to implement the programme, which is separate from an existing initiative focused on capture fisheries.

Vietnam-EFTA free trade deal opens high-value seafood markets but compliance hurdles loom

The conclusion of over 14 years of negotiations gives Vietnamese seafood exporters preferential access to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, though rules of origin and stringent food safety standards will determine whether tariff gains translate into real competitive advantage.

India's antibiotic bans secure EU market access but domestic enforcement gaps remain

Researchers warn that trade-driven restrictions on veterinary antibiotic use have yet to translate into meaningful changes in domestic food-animal production practices.

Vietnam fisheries sector grows 4.88% in H1 2026 as high-tech aquaculture drives expansion

Aquaculture production reached nearly 3 million tonnes in the first half of the year, with shrimp and marine farming posting the strongest gains.

Indonesia's Central Java pilots closed-system vannamei farming ahead of 72,000-hectare northern coast pond revitalisation

The provincial government is coordinating with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries to optimise inactive traditional ponds along Central Java's northern coastline.

Aviagen and Nippon Chunky strengthen long-term relationship in Japan

Aviagen has acquired a 66% controlling interest in its long-standing Ross distributor Nippon Chunky, deepening a partnership that spans nearly 60 years.

Indonesia's Maluku ships inaugural frozen tuna loin consignment to Thailand

The 11-tonne shipment marks the first direct seafood export from the province to Thailand, backed by mandatory quality certification under Codex Alimentarius standards.

Indonesia shifts policy focus to fish protein self-sufficiency after achieving rice and corn targets

The government plans to establish freshwater fish farming operations across 40,000 villages as it looks to raise animal protein consumption from a low base.

Vietnam's seafood exports reach US$5.8 billion in H1 2026 as China and US drive double-digit growth

Shrimp held the top position at US$2.3 billion, while crustaceans and shellfish posted the strongest growth rates in June, and the US market recorded a significant recovery after a period of stagnation.

Thailand eyes blackchin tilapia as feed ingredient to tackle invasive species crisis

The Agriculture Ministry is in discussions with feed manufacturers to expand commercial uptake of the fast-growing invasive fish as a raw material, beyond current small-scale use in food and feed production.

Saudi Arabia lifts shrimp import suspension on Indonesia after Cs-137 contamination controls verified

The ban, triggered by a US FDA alert over Cesium-137 traces detected in October 2025, was formally lifted on 24 May 2026 following an on-site inspection by US FDA that confirmed the effectiveness of Indonesia's corrective measures.

Minh Phu Seafood opens US$57 million shrimp processing plant in Vietnam's Ca Mau with 35,000-tonne annual capacity

The facility is the sixth processing plant for one of Vietnam's top shrimp exporters, adding highly automated production lines as Ca Mau targets further growth in its US$2.4 billion seafood export sector.

Vietnam's shrimp farmers squeezed by rising feed costs and falling farmgate prices

Fuel-driven cost pressures are pushing aquafeed prices up 7-10% even as a seasonal supply glut drives shrimp prices to record lows in the Mekong Delta.

India's Andhra Pradesh shrimp farmers pivot to local sales as export disruption cuts prices

Rising freight costs linked to Middle East shipping disruptions have curtailed export activity from India's largest marine exporting state, forcing producers to offload stock at depressed domestic prices.

Vietnam's tilapia exports double to US$62 million in Jan-May 2026 as Brazil and US risks mount

Strong headline growth masks diverging market trends, with Brazil facing protectionist legislation and US shipments sliding 23%.

USDA FAS cuts Philippines corn and rice output forecasts as El Niño risk and input costs mount

Feed-sector demand is set to push corn consumption to 10.4 million tonnes in MY2026/27 even as domestic production falls, driving a 15% upward revision in import requirements.

Thai Chamber of Commerce buys direct from shrimp farmers as Malaysia ban pushes prices down THB50-60/kg

Industry groups are purchasing more than 100 tonnes per day to stabilise domestic prices, while the Thai Shrimp Association warns farmers may reduce or suspend the upcoming production cycle.

Global fishmeal output fell 28% in Q1 2026 as aquafeed industry accelerates search for alternatives

Climate volatility, El Niño risk in Peru and rising competition from Chinese feed and salmon producers are intensifying pressure on marine ingredient supplies, with fish oil volumes also declining.

Bangladesh runs 11 fisheries projects at combined cost of Taka 1,875 crore to expand aquaculture

Initiatives span climate-resilient fisheries development, sustainable aquaculture expansion and marine stock assessment across multiple divisions.

Rwanda's tilapia production nearly doubles to 52,439 tonnes as private investment scales up

Commercial operators are expanding cage farming across Lake Kivu and Lake Muhazi, with hatchery output reaching 71.6 million certified fingerlings in 2025.

Vietnam's Cam Pha cooperative achieves 7-9 harvests a year with covered high-tech shrimp ponds

The Quang Ninh-based operation reported over 300 tonnes of shrimp output in the first half of the year, using closed-loop, climate-resilient production technology.

Vietnam's Dong Nai City to dismantle floating fish farms by Q3 2026 amid urban redevelopment

Nearly 200 households operating over 1,400 fish cages on the Dong Nai River face relocation as authorities cite water quality, drinking water protection and disease risk concerns.

Vietnam's Viet Nhat Group and BaiYang VN build integrated tilapia export chain with BAP-certified feed

The partnership is constructing a VND1,000 billion processing plant in Thai Binh as Vietnam's tilapia export value approaches US$100 million for 2025.

Vietnam's Quang Tri province pilots commercial catfish farming model

The 0.9-hectare trial, stocked with 450,000 fingerlings, is projected to yield over 8.5 tonnes per hectare using high-protein commercial feed.

ASEAN regional workshop for strengthening aquaculture, fisheries held in Indonesia

In commemoration of World Oceans Day 2026 on June 8, the government of Norway and the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS), a leading think tank in Indonesia, have organised in Jakarta an ASEAN Regional Workshop on "Strengthening Capacity for Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries" in ASEAN.

VentureTECH backs Pacton Technologies' AI-powered aquaculture platform for ASEAN expansion

The investment will fund development of the FishSpeak platform, which uses AI and computer vision to address feed wastage, disease detection and farm data gaps across fish and shrimp operations.

Norwegian aquaculture equipment supplier files for bankruptcy

Norseaqua, a Norwegian supplier of aquaculture equipment based in Bindal municipality, Norway, has filed for bankruptcy, citing prolonged market deterioration and structural shifts in demand.

European Commission publishes document on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in aquaculture

The European Commission has published a staff working document on cutting greenhouse gas emissions in aquaculture by improving energy efficiency and using more renewable power.

UK's Three-Sixty Aquaculture marks first international expansion with new indoor shrimp farm in Belgium

Three-Sixty Aquaculture, a Swansea, Wales, the United Kingdom-based aquaculture company producing sushi-grade shrimp, backed by renowned British chef, Marcus Wareing, has announced its first international expansion with the development of a new indoor shrimp farm in Oostende, Belgium.

Aquaculture centre provides support to Namibia's production and inland fisheries management

The Hardap Inland Aquaculture Centre in Namibia is strengthening aquaculture production and inland fisheries management in the country, playing a key role in supporting food security and promoting sustainable livelihoods through fish breeding and farmer support initiatives.

World Aquaculture Conference to be held in Singapore for second time

The organisers of World Aquaculture Conference and Trade Show have decided to return to Singapore in 2026 after it was successfully held in the country in 2022.

Aquaculture UK 2026 to happen on June 16-17 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Aquaculture UK 2026 will take place on June 16-17 in Scotland, the United Kingdom.

South Korea to expand issuance of visas for foreign aquaculture technicians

To address labor shortages in South Korea's aquaculture industry, the country's government will expand the issuance of visas for foreign aquaculture technicians.

The value of adding taurine in low-fish meal diet for tilapia

NHU Co., Ltd

Taurine plays an important role in aquatic feed

NHU

Canada avails funds for three-year project to improve emergency management of livestock industry

Exclusive antioxidant technology helps optimizing feed costs & performance

NUQO

Cobb's latest contribution helps feed needy families in US

Mexico's pork exports to China increase in value and volume in first half of 2021

AFBF: US climate act makes it easier for farmers, ranchers to benefit from voluntary carbon markets

Application of GroPro in low fish meal diet

Zhongping Chen and Hongguo Yuan, Angel Yeast Co.,Ltd

Ecuador steps up biosecurity measures to ensure safe shrimp for export to China

Microbiome of Pacific Whiteleg shrimp reveals differential bacterial community composition between Wild, Aquacultured and AHPND/EMS outbreak conditions

Rogerio R. Sotelo-Mundo et al.

The role of the gut microbiome in sustainable teleost aquaculture

W. B. Perry et al.

Effects of Copper, Zinc, Iron and Manganese Hydroxymethionine Chelate on Growth and Immunity of Procambarus clarkii

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