Report sets out path to $1bn Australian seaweed industry
Investment of AUD 8.1m could yield an industry worth AUD 100m by 2025, but a 2040 goal of AUD 1.5bn -- via ocean cultivation and advanced processing -- is far more ambitious
French hypermarket launches salmon raised on algal oil
French shoppers now have increased opportunity to buy fish raised on Veramaris’ marine algal oil, with Cora now stocking it across its 61 stores
Chile salmon farmer Ventisqueros to sell more premium coho to US market
Ventisqueros has enjoyed success in selling algal-fed Silverside coho in the US and plans to boost farming of premium-grade fish
Veramaris oil used as full fish oil replacement in Hawaiian yellowtail trial
The three-month trial found that yellowtail fed a diet with zero fishmeal and fish oil grew just as well as those on regular diets
Aquaculture accelerator HATCH showcases latest cohort of start-ups
HATCH has selected eight companies for its fourth aquaculture accelerator program, each of whom will receive $75,000 in cash and $55,000 from in-kind services
OpenTable founder sees ‘massive’ impact, financial upside for new seafood fund
The seafood sector presents a 'massive, under-explored opportunity', said Chuck Templeton, well-known in the US tech sector for founding OpenTable
Ex-Silver Bay CFO joins VC’s $100m sustainable seafood investment drive
Larsen Mettler, the former CFO of US salmon processor Silver Bay Seafoods, has resurfaced at a venture capital firm launching a $100 million-plus fund to invest in the sector
Algal oil producer Veramaris appoints new CFO
In addition, Veramaris has appointed a new retail manager in Europe, as well as a general manager for its US site
Campaign group urges UK to diversify seafood habits
Feedback called the use of wild-caught fish for fishmeal 'wasteful' and noted the benefits of adding mussels to consumers' diets
Corbion expands algae business with key appointments
Three new team members appointed to the algae ingredients team will help Corbion to develop its markets for AlgaPrime DHA, it hopes