PE-backed Aquamar emphasizes ‘ready-to-eat seafood’ over ‘surimi’ label in new line
'Huron Capital's a builder, and so they never talk about exits. They talk about the next phase of a business. They always have an eye to the long term' -- Daryl Gormley, Aquamar
UK livestock research center backs four aquaculture projects
The UK's Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock has launched its first aquaculture-related seed funding initiative, backing research into seaweed
NZ partnership to turn microalgae protein research into business
New Zealand's Cawthron Institute and NewFish have signed a strategic agreement to develop and commercialize high-quality non-animal proteins from microalgae
Thai Union joins French microalgae firm’s €13m fundraise
The investment in Algama will support the future growth of Thai Union's alternative protein business, coupled with exploration of other specialized ingredients, especially for marine products
Thai Union shifts John West exec to lead new European ‘marine proteins’ biz
Thai Union has appointed Jon Burton, previously international marketing director at John West, to head up its new marine proteins business unit in Europe
Bjoroya the latest to embrace floating solar power in aquaculture
It follows the example set by cod farmer Gadus and salmon farmer Hofseth, the latter of which worked with Inseanergy to develop the pilot project
Maltese tuna plant eyes R&D, expansion
Local residents and an NGO have claimed Aquaculture Resources is polluting the area with odors, but the plant has welcomed journalists to tour the plant which has been approved to go on operating
Benchmark Genetics enters research partnership with University of Chile
Aquaculture and genetic services firm Benchmark Genetics has entered a strategic partnership with the faculty of veterinary and animal sciences of the University of Chile to develop R&D projects
Ynsect signs deals for production sites in US, Mexico
The insect-based ingredients manufacturer has signed deals with Corporativo Kosmos and Ardent Mills, North America's largest wheat flour supplier
Scottish start-up to test salmon farming at offshore wind farm sites
New technology to support seafood production in exposed offshore locations such as wind farms will be tested in Scotland, potentially unlocking new farm sites