Aquafeed
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Olam Agri breaks ground on US$70 million feed mill in Nigeria
The integrated facility will combine poultry and aquafeed production with bulk storage, adding capacity closer to livestock and aquaculture producers in southern and southeastern Nigeria.
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Skretting launches three shrimp feed solutions in Ecuador
The new LifeStart portfolio additions target shrimp nutrition from hatchery to grow-out, combining feed supplements for early development with a nursery-to-grow-out feed range.
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Norway introduces poultry by-products in salmon feed
Norwegian feed producers are exploring poultry-derived proteins to reduce reliance on marine ingredients, but questions remain over sustainability, animal welfare and consumer acceptance.
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Volare opens Finnish insect protein plant with 5,000-tonne capacity
US$16.6 million facility will supply insect protein and oil for feed and other markets, with customers including aquafeed producer Skretting already signed up.
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African Union endorses 10-year fisheries and aquaculture programme
The plan targets barriers to aquaculture growth, including limited access to feed, seed, technology and finance, while prioritising investment and stronger regional coordination.
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EU plan backs insect protein to reduce feed import dependence
The European Commission is recognising insect-derived protein as an alternative feed ingredient.
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BioMar launches BioRetain to improve nutrient utilisation in aquafeeds
The formulation concept aims to improve nutrient retention and feed efficiency while giving manufacturers greater flexibility in raw material selection.
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Nofima study links leaner salmon to US$122M in annual feed savings
The study found that much of the variation in feed efficiency between salmon families is genetic, making the traits suitable for selective breeding.
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IFFO reports sharp decline in global fishmeal and fish oil output
Reduced availability of marine ingredients could put further pressure on aquafeed supply and formulation as producers manage raw-material availability.
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ADM opens 5,000-tonne aquafeed facility in China
The facility, focused on hatchery and nursery stages, connects local production in China with global aquaculture nutrition expertise and market needs across APAC.
