Gates’ foundation backs new African aquaculture network
Business leaders from across Africa's aquaculture sector have formed a network at the World Aquaculture Society Meeting in Tunisia, the northernmost country in Africa
Peru’s fishmeal market softens despite weather disruptions
Peruvian fishmeal prices have weakened in the first week of 2025 as high inventories in Chinese ports and seasonal slowdowns in feed demand continue to pressure the market
Chilean seafood sales see strong growth as squid, mackerel, salmon shine in global markets
Chile's seafood export sector saw notable growth in November, with total shipments reaching $768 million, up 8.3% compared to the same month in 2023
Nofima successfully trials Corbion microalgae product as fish oil alternative for salmon
Nofima's test of AlgaPrime DHA LS found that more of the microalgae could be added to feed than first thought
Nissui CEO targets global growth, innovation ahead of new business plan
The Japanese seafood giant outlines a strategic focus on global expansion, innovation, and sustainability to drive growth under its new medium-term management plan, which starts next year
Peru anchovy landings hit 4m metric tons as Chinese prices soften
Peru's fishmeal industry is on track for one of its strongest years, with catches reaching nearly 4 million metric tons through early December
Russian fishmeal exports lift 9% in 2024
The Russian Fishery Shipowners Association said the country is set to export 160,000t of fishmeal by the end of the year, making it the fifth-largest supplier globally
UK’s Benchmark taps PE veteran as chairman
Aquaculture biotechnology company Benchmark Holdings named private equity veteran Tripp Lane as its new chairman Tuesday, as the company reported mixed fourth-quarter results
Aker Biomarine’s former fishing fleet has free reign to grow krill feed presence after sale
Only one-sixth of the total krill caught by the firm's three vessels in the Antarctic will likely be sold to the original parent company, with the rest all now destined to feed buyers
Japanese sardine fishery enters full MSC assessment
The Japanese sardine purse seine fishery in eastern Hokkaido has entered the full assessment process for the MSC fisheries certification