21/07/2015: MSC launches Global Fisheries Sustainability Fund
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has today launched a new global fund for supporting critical fishery science research and projects aimed at strengthening knowledge and global capacity to assist...
View ArticleBuhler Company Profile
There are plenty of good reasons for Bühler’s success: Personal commitment, clever entrepreneurial decision-making, a high level of sensitivity to the changing needs of the market, and a core business...
View Article21/07/2015: Cobia: is it the next big thing?
by Roy Palmer, Aquaculture Without Frontiers, Australia First published in International Aquafeed, May-June 2015Everyone wants to be in on the next big thing, be that a speculative share, a new...
View Article22/07/2015: EU raises minimum size of northern sea bass for better protection...
The EU has taken another step to protect sea bass stocks in Europe. The 28 EU member states agreed to the Commission's proposal to increase the minimum size for northern sea bass from 36 to 42 cm....
View Article22/07/2015: BENEO appoints Jon Peters President of BENEO Inc.
BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients, including for aquafeed, announces the appointment of Jon Peters to the position of President of BENEO Inc. He leads the company’s business for...
View Article22/07/2015: NAFO scientific council provides advice for international...
Fifty-one scientists from 11 countries recently met in Halifax, Nova Scotia to advise fisheries managers on the status of fish stocks and ecosystems in the northwest Atlantic. This annual meeting of...
View ArticleBIOMIN company profile
BIOMIN are dedicated to finding innovative, trend-setting solutions that empower their customers to master existing and future challenges in animal nutrition– the natural way. The application of their...
View ArticleTereos Syral company profile
Tereos Syral is the cereal division of Tereos, an agro-industrial cooperative specialising in the primary processing of sugar beet, sugar cane and cereal grains. Tereos Syral processes maize, wheat,...
View Article23/07/2015: ASC Responsible Feed Standard workshops: registration still open
Here is an update on the venues for the workshops on the initial draft of the ASC Responsible Feed Standard: Registration is still possible for all 4 workshops. Download a form in your chosen...
View Article23/07/2015: GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture Standard Version 5
Available from July 2015, the NEW Aquaculture Standard Version 5 brings to the market a complete solution for buyers and suppliers, based on current market demands and covering the key sustainability...
View Article23/07/2015: Italians annoyed over the size of clams they can have with their...
Image: Think YUM!The EU has been criticised recently for imposing a minimum size for fishing clams in the Mediterranean. Italian press reports that these rules limit the ability to enjoy the...
View ArticleDinnissen company profile
With over 150 permanent employees and an extensive network of agents all over the world, Dinnissen is a global player in the feed, food, pharma and chemical sectors. We are always looking for new and...
View Article24/07/2015: Aquaculture without Frontiers: First Woman of the Month award for...
Aquaculture without Frontiers is very pleased to announce that Veronica Esquivel Medina from Mazatlán, Mexico is our Woman of the Month for July. This is the first such award presented to anyone in...
View Article24/07/2015: Trout is out: UK Diners shun British fish for more exotic fare
Image: USFWS Mountain-PrairieFish experts are warning that within a generation this most British of meals could disappear from menus because diners are tucking into more exotic fare, the Express...
View Article24/07/2015: Yara reports strong second-quarter results
Yara International ASA delivered strong second-quarter results, with increased deliveries and improved margins. Both fertiliser and industrial deliveries were higher, reflecting both organic growth and...
View ArticleFAMSUN (Muyang) company profile
Muyang Co, Ltd recently announced changing its brand name from Muyang to FAMSUN starting May 2014. This move is prompted by the idea of better illustrating the company’s business and the farm-to-table...
View Article24/07/2015: Cobia: is it the next big thing? In Brazil
First published in International Aquafeed, May-June 2015 The difficulty in Brazil with cobia farming was that it was not well recognised as a high-quality food fish in some regions, particularly in the...
View Article27/07/2015: Farmed salmon rejected over huge spike in antibiotic use due to...
Image: U.S. Department of AgricultureCostco is in the news again for its food purchases, the EcoWatch website reports. Last month, 300,000 people demanded that Costco commit to not selling GMO salmon...
View Article27/07/2015: Aquaculture’s explosive growth means farmers are about to run out...
The booming US$170 billion aquaculture industry could face a shortfall of fishmeal and fish oil for feed as early as 2016, and demand could outpace fishmeal supply by up to 16MMT (Million Metric Tons)...
View Article27/07/2015: Skretting: Marketing manager Latin America, Asia and Africa;...
Skretting wants to strengthen product development and marketing in markets outside Europe and the salmon segment.In the role as Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing a professional...
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