Friday, May 29, 2020
Thursday, May 28, 2020
EU feed industry on the right track for responsible and deforestation-free soy
Soybean meal used in animal feed production is increasingly sourced in a responsible way including certified 'deforestation-free soy products. The IDH Soy Monitor 2018, published on 28 May 2020, points to 38 percent of soybean meal equivalent of total European soy consumption to be sourced according to the FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines and 19 percent certified deforestation free soy.
The IDH report also refers to FEFAC's initial risk assessment which estimates that 77 percent of EU soy imports were sourced from low-deforestation regions, based on EU trade statistics and industry expert assessments.
FEFAC wishes to highlight the significant progress made to transform the market in Europe for responsible soy to mainstream since 2015, the year of the ITC facilitated FEFAC's benchmark system launch for responsible soy sourcing programmes. In fact, FEFAC's internal estimates show that 49 percent of all industrial compound feed use of soybean meal sourced in 2018 is compliant with the criteria of the FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines. This is higher than the 38 percent mentioned in the IDH Monitor Report 2018, as that covers total soybean consumption in Europe (including food use and on-farm mixing).
FEFAC welcomes the fact that the IDH Soy Monitor 2018 acknowledges the importance of assessing the deforestation risk exposure of all soy used in Europe. FEFAC's internal estimates indicate that 79 percent of all soy used in the EU (i.e. including soy sourced from within the EU) in 2018 came from origins that could be considered as carrying a low deforestation risk (e.g. EU, United States, Canada, Ukraine, Serbia, India, China). FEFAC considers soy supplies from these origins as 'deforestation-free', although it is not certified as such. This also means that when the IDH Soy Monitor displays a country percentage for certified deforestation-free soy that is lower than 100 percent, it should not be concluded that the 'non-certified soy' use is driving deforestation.
FEFAC would also like to highlight that internal estimates show further increased uptakes of responsible soy and certified deforestation-free soy have been recorded for 2019, with a total industrial usage of more than 10 million tonnes. This increased feed demand was boosted by the commitment made by the top 11 compound feed producers to the Responsible Sourcing Declaration which has now been endorsed by over 250 organisations.
FEFAC's planned upgrade of its own soy sourcing guidelines, which will include a specific desired criterion on deforestation and conversion free soy, will recommend the use of a robust verification system for soy originating from high-deforestation risk regions. The launch of a renewed benchmarking of schemes against the revised FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines is expected before the end of 2020.
FEFAC President Nick Major, 'I am proud of the progress on responsible soy sourcing achieved so far by our industry and supply chain partners. The fact that 77 percent of EU soy imports were sourced from low-deforestation regions is significant, but there is more work to do. I am confident that we can achieve the common goal of deforestation free supply chains in a reasonable timeframe with all of our partners in the supply chain working together with retail, IDH and those NGO's willing to cooperate to identify practical supply chain solutions'.
Visit the FEFAC website, HERE.
The IDH report also refers to FEFAC's initial risk assessment which estimates that 77 percent of EU soy imports were sourced from low-deforestation regions, based on EU trade statistics and industry expert assessments.
FEFAC wishes to highlight the significant progress made to transform the market in Europe for responsible soy to mainstream since 2015, the year of the ITC facilitated FEFAC's benchmark system launch for responsible soy sourcing programmes. In fact, FEFAC's internal estimates show that 49 percent of all industrial compound feed use of soybean meal sourced in 2018 is compliant with the criteria of the FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines. This is higher than the 38 percent mentioned in the IDH Monitor Report 2018, as that covers total soybean consumption in Europe (including food use and on-farm mixing).
FEFAC welcomes the fact that the IDH Soy Monitor 2018 acknowledges the importance of assessing the deforestation risk exposure of all soy used in Europe. FEFAC's internal estimates indicate that 79 percent of all soy used in the EU (i.e. including soy sourced from within the EU) in 2018 came from origins that could be considered as carrying a low deforestation risk (e.g. EU, United States, Canada, Ukraine, Serbia, India, China). FEFAC considers soy supplies from these origins as 'deforestation-free', although it is not certified as such. This also means that when the IDH Soy Monitor displays a country percentage for certified deforestation-free soy that is lower than 100 percent, it should not be concluded that the 'non-certified soy' use is driving deforestation.
FEFAC would also like to highlight that internal estimates show further increased uptakes of responsible soy and certified deforestation-free soy have been recorded for 2019, with a total industrial usage of more than 10 million tonnes. This increased feed demand was boosted by the commitment made by the top 11 compound feed producers to the Responsible Sourcing Declaration which has now been endorsed by over 250 organisations.
FEFAC's planned upgrade of its own soy sourcing guidelines, which will include a specific desired criterion on deforestation and conversion free soy, will recommend the use of a robust verification system for soy originating from high-deforestation risk regions. The launch of a renewed benchmarking of schemes against the revised FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines is expected before the end of 2020.
FEFAC President Nick Major, 'I am proud of the progress on responsible soy sourcing achieved so far by our industry and supply chain partners. The fact that 77 percent of EU soy imports were sourced from low-deforestation regions is significant, but there is more work to do. I am confident that we can achieve the common goal of deforestation free supply chains in a reasonable timeframe with all of our partners in the supply chain working together with retail, IDH and those NGO's willing to cooperate to identify practical supply chain solutions'.
Visit the FEFAC website, HERE.
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The current situation
by Dr
Neil Aucherlonie, Technical Director, IFFO
With the outbreak of the coronavirus and associated COVID-19 disease, globally we are in the midst of a pandemic unlike anything that has been experienced before. It will be some time before we understand the full implications of the spread of the disease and its consequences but, as well as some of the obvious tragic health impacts, there are also some serious and worrying economic impacts. At the heart of that economic impact is supply chain disruption, first of all seen in China, but now very likely to spread across the world as well, following closely the spread of COVID-19.
The marine ingredients’ industry supply chain is truly global in nature, with
the products being shared around the world in support of aquafeed production
and aquaculture development. Supply chains in the industry are lengthy (from a
geographical perspective), and there is a lot of effort spent on ensuring that
these high-quality products are delivered to the places where they are of best
use for the aquafeed sector.
Some countries which are large producers, such as Peru, do not have a large aquaculture industry at this time, and there is a need to ensure that the materials reach their markets. At this stage we don’t know what the impacts may be on marine ingredient supply chains, but there is a pressing need to understand the consequences of any disruption, with, as we know, fishmeal and fish oil occupying important niches as the nutritional foundation of aquafeeds.
For other sectors, some of the analysis on supply chain disruption has been fascinating, if not also depressing, to read. Again, there are serious economic impact indications in other industries, such as the automotive industry for example, and there are very real concerns about how this may play out over time. It appears that some of the impacts have been exacerbated by continual periods of optimisation, cost minimisation and inventory reduction, and these changes may have removed buffers and reduced flexibility that may have supported those industries in managing their way through the current crisis.
The marine ingredients industry may not be quite in the same situation in respect of supply chains, nor are direct comparisons entirely relevant, but there are implications for the market with more countries’ governments taking direct and significant actions to control the virus on a daily basis.
Read more, HERE.
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With the outbreak of the coronavirus and associated COVID-19 disease, globally we are in the midst of a pandemic unlike anything that has been experienced before. It will be some time before we understand the full implications of the spread of the disease and its consequences but, as well as some of the obvious tragic health impacts, there are also some serious and worrying economic impacts. At the heart of that economic impact is supply chain disruption, first of all seen in China, but now very likely to spread across the world as well, following closely the spread of COVID-19.
Some countries which are large producers, such as Peru, do not have a large aquaculture industry at this time, and there is a need to ensure that the materials reach their markets. At this stage we don’t know what the impacts may be on marine ingredient supply chains, but there is a pressing need to understand the consequences of any disruption, with, as we know, fishmeal and fish oil occupying important niches as the nutritional foundation of aquafeeds.
For other sectors, some of the analysis on supply chain disruption has been fascinating, if not also depressing, to read. Again, there are serious economic impact indications in other industries, such as the automotive industry for example, and there are very real concerns about how this may play out over time. It appears that some of the impacts have been exacerbated by continual periods of optimisation, cost minimisation and inventory reduction, and these changes may have removed buffers and reduced flexibility that may have supported those industries in managing their way through the current crisis.
The marine ingredients industry may not be quite in the same situation in respect of supply chains, nor are direct comparisons entirely relevant, but there are implications for the market with more countries’ governments taking direct and significant actions to control the virus on a daily basis.
Read more, HERE.
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Andritz company profile
ANDRITZ is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel industries, and for solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors.
The publicly listed technology Group is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and has a staff of almost 25,000 employees. ANDRITZ operates over 250 sites worldwide.
Visit the website HERE.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Hand in hand with the new aquaculturists
by
Carlos Espinal, LandIng Aquaculture
LandIng Aquaculture is a young company which started from a wish to offer unique professional opportunities in aquacultural engineering. Looking back, we can see that the principles the company was founded on were not just our own but were also shared by many other aquaculture professionals from our generation.
These new aquaculturists -which have become our partners, clients, friends and
colleagues- have shown us that we all share some important common values. For
example, we have a long-term vision for the industry, one which is maintained
through sustained effort and sacrifice. We show LandIng Aquaculture has initiative
and perseverance, honed by our academic and professional trainings. We
appreciate the power of good technical knowledge to turn ideas into reality, but we also see
trust, honesty and friendship as pillars of good business practice.
We want to introduce our readers to some of these young professionals, to give some grounded examples of what we mean.
The new generation of aquaculture inside the EU
SEAentia- is a Portuguese startup with a vision to provide affordable, sustainable and high-quality seafood, in the form of boneless white fillets and whole fish. They have chosen the fast-growing Corvina (Argyrosomus regius) for this purpose. The idea started by researchers João Rito and Nuno Leite, five years ago.
In these years we have been helping them to conceptualise and design their farms and study the economic feasibility of their business plans. They have grown their team, raised funding and technical support and achieved several excellence awards; and they are just getting started. Being only a few months away from starting their first facility, they will use it to study the zootechnical performance of meagre in RAS. With a rapidly changing climate and developing seafood markets, they are embarking in this journey for the right reasons.
Read more, HERE.
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LandIng Aquaculture is a young company which started from a wish to offer unique professional opportunities in aquacultural engineering. Looking back, we can see that the principles the company was founded on were not just our own but were also shared by many other aquaculture professionals from our generation.
We want to introduce our readers to some of these young professionals, to give some grounded examples of what we mean.
The new generation of aquaculture inside the EU
SEAentia- is a Portuguese startup with a vision to provide affordable, sustainable and high-quality seafood, in the form of boneless white fillets and whole fish. They have chosen the fast-growing Corvina (Argyrosomus regius) for this purpose. The idea started by researchers João Rito and Nuno Leite, five years ago.
In these years we have been helping them to conceptualise and design their farms and study the economic feasibility of their business plans. They have grown their team, raised funding and technical support and achieved several excellence awards; and they are just getting started. Being only a few months away from starting their first facility, they will use it to study the zootechnical performance of meagre in RAS. With a rapidly changing climate and developing seafood markets, they are embarking in this journey for the right reasons.
Read more, HERE.
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ICC Brazil company profile
ICC Brazil is a benchmark in research and innovative
solutions for the animal nutrition industry
They are recognised in Brazil and abroad for providing innovative solutions for animal nutrition based on yeast, with effective logistics and production to serve the local market and over 55 countries.
They are recognised in Brazil and abroad for providing innovative solutions for animal nutrition based on yeast, with effective logistics and production to serve the local market and over 55 countries.
To support the company’s expressive growth over the last 27 years, they have constantly invested in innovation and technology, and have become a benchmark company in the development of products that guarantee greater productivity and profitability to customers.
ICC Brazil maintains partnerships with universities and research centres in Brazil and abroad conducting in vivo and in vitro research in several areas of animal production, attesting to the quality and effectiveness of their products in controlling pathogens and reducing contamination, with gains in productivity, animal welfare, greater efficiency, and business sustainability.
They are expanding their animal science research and development team, and have great employees who are engaged with and committed to the investments made to expand their product line in the animal nutrition industry. Always striving to meet market needs, they are developing a new portfolio of products that promise to revolutionise the animal nutrition market in the years to come.
Read more, HERE.
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Aquaculture and animal nutritionists join Zinpro in North Asia and China
Zinpro Corporation, an industry leader in performance trace mineral nutrition for livestock, poultry, aquaculture and companion animals, has recently announced the addition of two nutritionists. Fanyi Meng, Ph.D., business development manager for aquaculture (North Asia), and Sihai Shao, technical sales manager (China), will provide support for customers in China and the North Asia region. These nutritionists will use their expertise and experience to provide solutions to increase animal wellness and performance, as well as improve customers' sustainability and profitability.
Image credit: Zinpro
Dr Fanyi Meng brings to the position more than 10 years of aquaculture nutrition experience. Her previous experience includes roles in China as an aquaculture technical support manager for a global feed additive supplier and a general manager for the aqua division of a global animal health and nutrition company. She earned a Ph.D. in aquaculture nutrition from Ocean University of China and her bachelor's and master's degrees in aquaculture from Jilin Agricultural University. She is an author or co-author of numerous aquaculture-nutrition research publications.
With more than 10 years of animal health and nutrition experience, Sihai Shao has held previous China-based roles as a sales manager for a veterinary biotechnology company and as a key account manager for an animal pharmaceutical company. He earned a master's degree in veterinary medicine from Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University and a bachelor's degree in animal nutrition from Qingdao Agricultural University.
'Fanyi and Sihai each bring to their individual positions a strong technical knowledge about animal production, nutrition and performance,' said Dr Sou Fei Chin, vice president sales – North Asia and China Operations for Zinpro Corporation. 'Their expertise and experience will be of great value in helping our customers to increase efficiencies and improve sustainability and profitability.'
Zinpro continues to expand its services to customers in China and the North Asia region, providing both the nutritional expertise of its experienced technical teams, and the products and business solutions for customers to successfully overcome production challenges.
Visit the Zinpro website, HERE.
'Fanyi and Sihai each bring to their individual positions a strong technical knowledge about animal production, nutrition and performance,' said Dr Sou Fei Chin, vice president sales – North Asia and China Operations for Zinpro Corporation. 'Their expertise and experience will be of great value in helping our customers to increase efficiencies and improve sustainability and profitability.'
Zinpro continues to expand its services to customers in China and the North Asia region, providing both the nutritional expertise of its experienced technical teams, and the products and business solutions for customers to successfully overcome production challenges.
Visit the Zinpro website, HERE.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Aquaculture America 2020
By Vaughn Entwistle, Managing Editor, International Aquafeed
This year’s Aquaculture America event boasted one of the most looked-forward to venues in recent times, as it took place in Honolulu, Hawaii. Small wonder then, that attendance at this year’s show was so high, with over 150 booths and in excess of 2,000 attendees.
As John Cooksey, WAS (World Aquaculture Society) conference manager explained, “the attendance was higher than we expected. Being this far out in the Pacific Ocean probably limited some US participation, but then we picked up a lot more attendees from the Asia Pacific region. In the past we never had any attendees from the Pacific islands. This year we had more than 100. And we had attendees from over 95 countries, including several African countries.”
This year’s Aquaculture America event boasted one of the most looked-forward to venues in recent times, as it took place in Honolulu, Hawaii. Small wonder then, that attendance at this year’s show was so high, with over 150 booths and in excess of 2,000 attendees.
As John Cooksey, WAS (World Aquaculture Society) conference manager explained, “the attendance was higher than we expected. Being this far out in the Pacific Ocean probably limited some US participation, but then we picked up a lot more attendees from the Asia Pacific region. In the past we never had any attendees from the Pacific islands. This year we had more than 100. And we had attendees from over 95 countries, including several African countries.”
When they weren’t touring the booths, show-goers had over 15 technical conferences to choose from. And as is traditional at WAS events, students of aquaculture received special attention with student receptions, student awards and even a student field trip to the Kualoa Ranch Aquaculture Facilities.
The 150-plus show booths exhibited a nice mix of nutrition and technology companies that virtually covered the gamut of aquaculture disciplines. (To watch a video walk through of the event on IAF TV, point your browser at our website: https://aquafeed.co.uk.)
International Aquafeed visited with many exhibitors and discussed emerging trends in the aquaculture industry. While there were many hot topics addressed at the event, globalism, sustainability and innovation were common themes.
Read more, HERE.
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Phibro Aqua company profile
Phibro Aqua is a division of Phibro Animal Health Corporation, a diversified global developer and manufacturer of a broad range of animal health and nutrition products for the poultry, swine, cattle, dairy and aquaculture markets.
Growing worldwide demand for high quality protein, combined with expanding human populations and decreasing wild stocks of fish, assures an increased future dependence on aquaculture products and technologies.
The challenge is to develop profitable and sustainable aquaculture practices which will implement advanced technologies. These technologies will allow aquaculture to make a significant contribution to future supplies of aquatic products.
Phibro Aqua has developed a strong team of fish health specialists and scientists with a focus on providing the global aquaculture industry with cost effective health management solutions in order to maximize the productivity of their customer’s farms. This Phibro Aqua team brings customers a full range of expertise in production and operation, fish health management, disease diagnosis and vaccination.
Phibro Aqua operates comprehensive Research and Development facilities. These facilities include a large scale wet lab for clinical evaluation of fish vaccines, medication and feed additives. Phibro Aqua's lab includes a full diagnostic service addressing parasitology, bacteriology, histopathology and molecular-biology.
Visit the Phibro Aqua website, HERE.
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AKVA group Land Based strengthens presence in Western Norway with Austevoll Rørteknikk acquisition
"We are pleased to welcome Austevoll Rørteknikk to AKVA group Land Based. The acquisition represents a strategic move to take an even stronger position in the region. Through a larger presence, we will strengthen the offering within service, maintenance and total projects in Western Norway," says Sten Roald Lorentzen, General Manager in AKVA group Land Based Norway.
Austevoll Rørteknikk is located in Austevoll south of Bergen and specializes in PE plastic constructions, technical pipe constructions for industry and aquaculture, and has certified fish tanks and more. The company was established in 2011 and currently has 14 employees.
Sømna-based AKVA group Land Based Norway was established in 1988. The company plans, designs, manufactures and build turnkey land-based aquaculture facilities.
Visit the AKVA Group website, HERE.
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Austevoll Rørteknikk is located in Austevoll south of Bergen and specializes in PE plastic constructions, technical pipe constructions for industry and aquaculture, and has certified fish tanks and more. The company was established in 2011 and currently has 14 employees.
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| AKVA group Land Based Norway has entered into an agreement to acquire the company Austevoll Rørteknikk. The company specializes in deliveries to the Land Based aquaculture industry. Image credit: AKVA Group |
Sømna-based AKVA group Land Based Norway was established in 1988. The company plans, designs, manufactures and build turnkey land-based aquaculture facilities.
Visit the AKVA Group website, HERE.
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Monday, May 25, 2020
Key role for former foodstuff processing sector to achieve farm-to-fork strategy ambitions
EFFPA, the European Former Foodstuff Processors Association has warmly welcomed the Farm to Fork Strategy published by the European Commission on 20th May 2020.
Former foodstuff processing corresponds well with a range of the projected ambitions as regards sustainable food production systems, such as reduced environmental and climate footprint of the EU food system, increased circular business models, reduced food waste and the recovery of secondary raw materials.
Former foodstuffs are well-suited to contribute to a reduced environmental and climate footprint of animal products, as their use in feed compared to nutritionally equivalent, 'traditional' feed materials has lower environmental impacts, particularly in terms of land use and overall carbon footprint.
EFFPA members are starting to engage on the development of data linked to the environmental performance of processed former foodstuffs in feed. EFFPA expects that this will be a key contribution of the sector to a more sustainable animal production chain.
Former foodstuff processing, i.e. the conversion of 'ex-food' at food manufacturing level that are no longer intended for human consumption into feed, is in essence a circular 'food-feed-food' business model that simultaneously reduces food waste and assures the safe use of 'secondary raw materials' in feed.
EFFPA calls on the European Commission to facilitate the food-to-feed transition to allow usage of surplus food for animal feed when it is not possible to redistribute it to humans, in line with the Recommendations for Action in Food Waste Prevention developed by the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste.
Visit the EFFPA website, HERE.
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Former foodstuff processing corresponds well with a range of the projected ambitions as regards sustainable food production systems, such as reduced environmental and climate footprint of the EU food system, increased circular business models, reduced food waste and the recovery of secondary raw materials.
EFFPA members are starting to engage on the development of data linked to the environmental performance of processed former foodstuffs in feed. EFFPA expects that this will be a key contribution of the sector to a more sustainable animal production chain.
Former foodstuff processing, i.e. the conversion of 'ex-food' at food manufacturing level that are no longer intended for human consumption into feed, is in essence a circular 'food-feed-food' business model that simultaneously reduces food waste and assures the safe use of 'secondary raw materials' in feed.
EFFPA calls on the European Commission to facilitate the food-to-feed transition to allow usage of surplus food for animal feed when it is not possible to redistribute it to humans, in line with the Recommendations for Action in Food Waste Prevention developed by the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste.
Visit the EFFPA website, HERE.
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Skretting committed to leading sustainability progress
On Monday 25th May, Skretting published their sustainability report for 2019 showcases strategies that the world's leading aquaculture feed company has undertaken over the last year to develop and support sustainable fish and shrimp production.
These actions were directly aligned with Skretting's overriding sustainability vision to use its unique position in the value chain to help provide greater food and nutritional security for the nine billion people that will be populating the planet by 2050.
With more detail than ever before, this new digital document features some of Skretting's headline inputs, investments, impacts and success stories from 2019 – a year in which it produced 2.3 million tonnes of feed; a volume that in turn enabled the delivery of 21.5 million seafood meals every day.
As well as defining the latest sourcing criteria applied in the formulation of every single Skretting diet, the code of conduct that safeguards the business and its employees, and also the strict standards required of all suppliers, the Sustainability Report highlights some of the key future focus areas through which it intends to accelerate meaningful change throughout the aquaculture landscape. This and other work will be guided by a forthcoming Sustainability Roadmap 2025.
Introducing the new report, Skretting CEO, Therese Log Bergjord, says, 'Our increased global leadership throughout 2019 has further extended our understanding of the impacts that Skretting and the aquaculture value chain have. In turn, this knowledge is helping us to set much more specific and bolder objectives. With these targets in place, it is our ambition to be a leader in sustainability.'
At the same time, with Skretting's commitment to ensuring all of its activities are conducted in the most responsible manner possible, the report also promises further responsible actions aimed specifically at reducing the carbon footprint of its operations as well as those of its suppliers and value chain partners. Through these and further activities, its steadfast objective remains to provide the platform from which all aquaculture can grow responsibly and be one of the most productive and sustainable food systems for people and planet.
Read the report, HERE.
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These actions were directly aligned with Skretting's overriding sustainability vision to use its unique position in the value chain to help provide greater food and nutritional security for the nine billion people that will be populating the planet by 2050.
As well as defining the latest sourcing criteria applied in the formulation of every single Skretting diet, the code of conduct that safeguards the business and its employees, and also the strict standards required of all suppliers, the Sustainability Report highlights some of the key future focus areas through which it intends to accelerate meaningful change throughout the aquaculture landscape. This and other work will be guided by a forthcoming Sustainability Roadmap 2025.
Introducing the new report, Skretting CEO, Therese Log Bergjord, says, 'Our increased global leadership throughout 2019 has further extended our understanding of the impacts that Skretting and the aquaculture value chain have. In turn, this knowledge is helping us to set much more specific and bolder objectives. With these targets in place, it is our ambition to be a leader in sustainability.'
At the same time, with Skretting's commitment to ensuring all of its activities are conducted in the most responsible manner possible, the report also promises further responsible actions aimed specifically at reducing the carbon footprint of its operations as well as those of its suppliers and value chain partners. Through these and further activities, its steadfast objective remains to provide the platform from which all aquaculture can grow responsibly and be one of the most productive and sustainable food systems for people and planet.
Read the report, HERE.
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AquaFarm: Securing Italy’s position in the aquaculture sector
by
Rebecca Sherratt, Features Editor, International Aquafeed
Returning to the fourth rendition of AquaFarm, deep in the heart of Pordenone, Italy, it is clear that the event is starting to establish its identity as a regional event specifically focussed on expanding the Italian aquaculture sector.
AquaFarm 2020 again sees exhibitors and visitors attending from all over the world, foreign visitors making up a total of 25 percent of the exhibitions total visitors, along with 35 percent of exhibitors also coming from outside Italy, but the focus on the Italian sector is a refreshing change from other shows of its kind, which cover a much more global spread. In AquaFarm, both attendees and companies are granted a special chance to develop their companies and solutions within a country that is rapidly evolving and it makes this event, as a result, truly memorable.
This key advantage to AquaFarm is certainly not going unnoticed. When we spoke
to feed powerhouses Alltech, their Export Manager Cees-Jan van der Leek praised
the exhibition very highly, stating that “a big strength of this show is that
it is regional, not global. As a result, the show is much more focussed.”
It is safe to say that more members of the industry are recognising this, with visitor attendance for the event reported to have seen an increase of 15 percent, compared to last years’ edition.
Everything to offer
It is also abundantly clear that AquaFarm is growing, in that they continue to offer such a wide variety of services to the industry. The exhibition played host to 30 conferences throughout the two-day event, covering a variety of topics such as European aquaculture, horticulture, seafood consumers and vaccinations, to name but a few.
NovelFarm once again played a key part in the exhibition, focussing upon soilless and vertical farming, hydroponics, greenhouses and agriculture. There were also a wide range of conferences specifically for NovelFarm, resulting in a very complimentary section, despite the primary event focus remaining upon aquaculture and fisheries.
On top of all these great opportunities to get involved in, the show also again featured their specialist Arena Show Cooking, where attendees and exhibitors alike can witness connoisseurs of the seafood sector cook up some gorgeous dishes, ripe from our oceans. Also on show were more presentations and projects from students and academia, who were showcasing their projects focussing upon sustainability and renewable resources.
A wide variety of exhibitors attended the show from all backgrounds of marine sciences. One notable difference between this rendition of the event and last years was the increase focus on fish farming technology. Whilst fish nutrition and health still continued to play a major part within the exhibition, I also noticed a marked increase in the quantity of fish farming and technology companies present at the event.
Read more, HERE.
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Returning to the fourth rendition of AquaFarm, deep in the heart of Pordenone, Italy, it is clear that the event is starting to establish its identity as a regional event specifically focussed on expanding the Italian aquaculture sector.
AquaFarm 2020 again sees exhibitors and visitors attending from all over the world, foreign visitors making up a total of 25 percent of the exhibitions total visitors, along with 35 percent of exhibitors also coming from outside Italy, but the focus on the Italian sector is a refreshing change from other shows of its kind, which cover a much more global spread. In AquaFarm, both attendees and companies are granted a special chance to develop their companies and solutions within a country that is rapidly evolving and it makes this event, as a result, truly memorable.
It is safe to say that more members of the industry are recognising this, with visitor attendance for the event reported to have seen an increase of 15 percent, compared to last years’ edition.
Everything to offer
It is also abundantly clear that AquaFarm is growing, in that they continue to offer such a wide variety of services to the industry. The exhibition played host to 30 conferences throughout the two-day event, covering a variety of topics such as European aquaculture, horticulture, seafood consumers and vaccinations, to name but a few.
NovelFarm once again played a key part in the exhibition, focussing upon soilless and vertical farming, hydroponics, greenhouses and agriculture. There were also a wide range of conferences specifically for NovelFarm, resulting in a very complimentary section, despite the primary event focus remaining upon aquaculture and fisheries.
On top of all these great opportunities to get involved in, the show also again featured their specialist Arena Show Cooking, where attendees and exhibitors alike can witness connoisseurs of the seafood sector cook up some gorgeous dishes, ripe from our oceans. Also on show were more presentations and projects from students and academia, who were showcasing their projects focussing upon sustainability and renewable resources.
A wide variety of exhibitors attended the show from all backgrounds of marine sciences. One notable difference between this rendition of the event and last years was the increase focus on fish farming technology. Whilst fish nutrition and health still continued to play a major part within the exhibition, I also noticed a marked increase in the quantity of fish farming and technology companies present at the event.
Read more, HERE.
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Fibras Industriales SA company profile
Fibras Industriales SA (FISA) has more than 70 years’ experience in the production and commercialisation of nets for the fishing and aquaculture sectors, with great participation in the areas of agriculture, sports, mining, construction, among others.
Innovation and quality
The constant research and innovation in their production processes allow them to offer products of the highest quality standards and services tailored to the needs of their clients globally.
Wide range of products
FISA have a complete range of products. They can offer all types of nets existing and used in the world, cages for farms, sports, among others and the widest variety of ropes, twine and floats.
The main markets they work in are:
- Fishing of all species
- Farming centre for all species
- Sports (Baseball, Golf, Soccer, Lacrosse, among others)
- Construction and Mining Safety
- Farming
Visit the FISA website, HERE.
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Indo Livestock postponed to June 2021
The organisers of Indo Livestock, Indo Feed, Indo Dairy, Indo Agritech, Indo Vet, and Indo Fisheries 2020 Expo and Forum, PT Napindo Media Ashatama have taken the difficult decision to postpone this year's show to 23-25th June 2021 at the Jakarta Convention Centre, Jakarta, Indonesia.
This decision was made as the health and safety of every member of the community are of the utmost importance to them.
Whilst standing by their belief that they have made the right decision to protect the health of the industry, the organisers have also extended their apologies for any inconvenience that has been caused to those involved with or set to attend this year's show.
For more information visit the Indo Livestock 2021 website, HERE.
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This decision was made as the health and safety of every member of the community are of the utmost importance to them.
Whilst standing by their belief that they have made the right decision to protect the health of the industry, the organisers have also extended their apologies for any inconvenience that has been caused to those involved with or set to attend this year's show.
For more information visit the Indo Livestock 2021 website, HERE.
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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Expert topic: Grass carp
by
Rebecca Sherratt, Features Editor, International Aquafeed
Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), also known as white amur, is a freshwater fish that is reportedly the second-most farmed fish (after silver carp) in the aquaculture industry, with five million tonnes-per-year produced on average globally. Native to Eastern Asia, grass carp can also be found in northern Vietnam and on the Siberian-Chinese border. Due to their popularity grass carp can now be found almost everywhere, having been introduced to the US, UK, Japan, the Philippines, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland and Germany, just to name a few. Grass carp can live an average of five-to-nine years, but some have been said to live up to fifteen years old in Silver Lake, Washington, US.
This species can be distinguished by its slightly chubby body and firm lips, as well as dark olive colour that can shift to brownish-yellow on the sides. Their bellies are a paler white colour. Grass carp dorsal fins have between 8-10 soft rays and its anal fin is closer to the tail, when compared to most cyprinids. The grass carp has ridged, pharyngeal teeth that enable it to break down tough plants.
Alongside aquaculture, the grass carp has also been brought over to the west
for control of aquatic weeds, thanks to its herbivorous diet. The grass carp
eat three times their body weight daily, ensuring that they effectively
maintain weeds in bodies of water, whilst also growing big and meaty as a
result. Grass carp thrive in backwaters, ponds and small lakes that are
brimming with dense aquatic vegetation but may also sometimes ingest insects
and detritus (dead particulate organic materials).
10,000 tonnes of grass carp were farmed in 1950, which increased significantly into 100,000 tonnes by 1972. In 2002, 3,419,593 tonnes were farmed, 95.7 percent of this total number gathered from China alone. In 2016, this number again increased to 6,068,014 tonnes.
Read more, HERE.
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Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), also known as white amur, is a freshwater fish that is reportedly the second-most farmed fish (after silver carp) in the aquaculture industry, with five million tonnes-per-year produced on average globally. Native to Eastern Asia, grass carp can also be found in northern Vietnam and on the Siberian-Chinese border. Due to their popularity grass carp can now be found almost everywhere, having been introduced to the US, UK, Japan, the Philippines, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland and Germany, just to name a few. Grass carp can live an average of five-to-nine years, but some have been said to live up to fifteen years old in Silver Lake, Washington, US.
This species can be distinguished by its slightly chubby body and firm lips, as well as dark olive colour that can shift to brownish-yellow on the sides. Their bellies are a paler white colour. Grass carp dorsal fins have between 8-10 soft rays and its anal fin is closer to the tail, when compared to most cyprinids. The grass carp has ridged, pharyngeal teeth that enable it to break down tough plants.
10,000 tonnes of grass carp were farmed in 1950, which increased significantly into 100,000 tonnes by 1972. In 2002, 3,419,593 tonnes were farmed, 95.7 percent of this total number gathered from China alone. In 2016, this number again increased to 6,068,014 tonnes.
Read more, HERE.
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Aqua Ultraviolet company profile
Aqua Ultraviolet has designed solutions that provide cutting edge technology and efficiency to their users. They offer innovative new products striving to make technology simple for all of their customers, distributors, dealers and consumers alike.
Life depends on water, and now more than ever, business does too. For over three decades Aqua Ultraviolet has been the premier manufacturer of ultraviolet sterilisers and bio-mechanical filtration.
Aqua Ultraviolet’s factories are located in Temecula, California where all of their products are created, tested and manufactured. The centralised manufacturing facility allows them to engineer and customise designs to fit any application.
Water – Our Most Valuable Resource
The realisation that discarded plastics are taking over our Oceans and Waterways is at a critical point, the timing has never been more urgent to take action. Water is an ever decreasing commodity, as the demand for clean and safe water rises! We need to treat our water resources with respect, to ensure we obtain only the highest quality for its use. Removing the need for excess use of plastic for everyday use by utilising systems that elevate the water quality with minimal environmental footprint.
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Aqua Ultraviolet has been manufacturing UV Sterilisers and Filtration Systems for over four decades.
Their products are proudly manufactured in the USA at their facilities in Southern California.
Aqua Ultraviolet takes pride in delivering Top Quality personalised connections with their customers, working together to problem solve and find the best solution for their projects and applications.
Visit the Aqua Ultraviolet website, HERE.
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Global Aquaculture Alliance to host web event where experts discuss the aquaculture supply chain’s response to COVID-19
The online roundtable titled 'Crisis response: How the aquaculture supply chain is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic', is a free to view session taking place online 3rd June from 9:00am-10:00am EDT.
The discussion will bring together producers from across the seafood supply chain to discuss how they are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this roundtable is to have an open discussion and provide examples of what is working or things that can be improved to better respond to changes in the seafood industry caused by COVID-19.
Speakers:
Shaun O'Loughlin | Learning Solutions Specialist, Global Aquaculture Alliance (moderator)
Molly Jacques | Supply Chain Transparency Manager, Best Aquaculture Practices
Jason Carter | Assistant CMO, Baiyang Aquatic Group
Kevin Scherpenisse Guillon | Sustainability Manager, Mowi Chile SA
Sarabpreet Singh | QA Manager, Devi Seafoods
Matthew Grolnic | Director of QA, Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Inc.
More information and registration available, HERE.
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The discussion will bring together producers from across the seafood supply chain to discuss how they are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this roundtable is to have an open discussion and provide examples of what is working or things that can be improved to better respond to changes in the seafood industry caused by COVID-19.
Speakers:
Shaun O'Loughlin | Learning Solutions Specialist, Global Aquaculture Alliance (moderator)
Molly Jacques | Supply Chain Transparency Manager, Best Aquaculture Practices
Jason Carter | Assistant CMO, Baiyang Aquatic Group
Kevin Scherpenisse Guillon | Sustainability Manager, Mowi Chile SA
Sarabpreet Singh | QA Manager, Devi Seafoods
Matthew Grolnic | Director of QA, Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Inc.
More information and registration available, HERE.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
How ROVs are transforming aquaculture
by
Nido Robotics, Spain
Nido Robotics’ Sibiu Pro and Sibiu Nano underwater drones are a godsend for fish farmers looking to boost their business’ productivity and safety while reducing CAPEX and OPEX.
Realistically, there is no reason why aquaculture should be any different from any other line of business in the 21st century, where an incessant drive to increase productivity is intertwined with the need to impose and observe safe, environmentally-responsible working conditions – and where all of this has to be offset against a similarly pressing requirement to slash operating and production costs.
In this somewhat paradoxical context, the deployment of ROVs in aquaculture
makes consistently incontestable sense, negating at a stroke the expense and
potential hazards of using divers to carry out an entire range of essential
processes and procedures. To begin with, before a fish farm is even established
an ROV can be pre-emptively sent down so that prospective startups can survey
and analyse the seabed or lake floor, ensuring that they are selecting the
optimal location in which to site their operation.
Once such farms are up and running, ROVs are a priceless resource for allowing managers and employees alike to rapidly and easily conduct daily spot checks on their assets. The importance of maintaining the overall integrity of the sub-surface infrastructure goes without saying; and with the detailed view afforded by high-quality ROV-mounted cameras, operators can assess at a glance the condition of the netting and installations.
Monitoring fish stocks via ROV is also the quickest way to confirm that the fish are schooling normally and thriving – or, conversely, displaying any tell-tale signs of aberrant behaviour or ill-health. A key aspect of maintaining biosecurity is the efficient execution of mort picking tasks – collecting, classifying and disposing of morts – and in this respect also, an ROV’s monitoring capabilities are of fundamental assistance.
Additionally, an overriding consideration when using ROVs in the day-to-day implementation of fish farm running tasks is the simple fact that they can level the playing field, enabling employees who may lack the specific skill sets of specialist divers to benefit nevertheless from an accurate, up-to-the-minute overview of the underwater infrastructure and fish stocks. Forewarned is forearmed; and the more staff who are fully apprised of circumstances beneath the surface, the more smoothly operations will run.
Read more, HERE.
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Nido Robotics’ Sibiu Pro and Sibiu Nano underwater drones are a godsend for fish farmers looking to boost their business’ productivity and safety while reducing CAPEX and OPEX.
Realistically, there is no reason why aquaculture should be any different from any other line of business in the 21st century, where an incessant drive to increase productivity is intertwined with the need to impose and observe safe, environmentally-responsible working conditions – and where all of this has to be offset against a similarly pressing requirement to slash operating and production costs.
Once such farms are up and running, ROVs are a priceless resource for allowing managers and employees alike to rapidly and easily conduct daily spot checks on their assets. The importance of maintaining the overall integrity of the sub-surface infrastructure goes without saying; and with the detailed view afforded by high-quality ROV-mounted cameras, operators can assess at a glance the condition of the netting and installations.
Monitoring fish stocks via ROV is also the quickest way to confirm that the fish are schooling normally and thriving – or, conversely, displaying any tell-tale signs of aberrant behaviour or ill-health. A key aspect of maintaining biosecurity is the efficient execution of mort picking tasks – collecting, classifying and disposing of morts – and in this respect also, an ROV’s monitoring capabilities are of fundamental assistance.
Additionally, an overriding consideration when using ROVs in the day-to-day implementation of fish farm running tasks is the simple fact that they can level the playing field, enabling employees who may lack the specific skill sets of specialist divers to benefit nevertheless from an accurate, up-to-the-minute overview of the underwater infrastructure and fish stocks. Forewarned is forearmed; and the more staff who are fully apprised of circumstances beneath the surface, the more smoothly operations will run.
Read more, HERE.
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Kaeser Kompression company profile
Visit the Kaeser Kompression website, HERE.
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FEFAC responds to farm-to-fork and biodiversity strategies
FEFAC has welcomed the EU Commission's willingness to strengthen food security at both global and EU level and the resilience of EU agriculture and food systems in its communication on FTF and Biodiversity. The EU feed industry has proven its capacity to secure essential feed and food supply chains for the provision of products of animal origin to EU consumers during the COVID-19 crisis, under very challenging conditions and in close cooperation with key supply chain partners and the EU Commission.
FEFAC fully agrees with the Commission analysis of the central role of the Common Agricultural Policy as the key policy delivery mechanism to provide safe, sustainable and affordable food to EU Consumers. As world leaders in animal nutrition efficiency, we also share the high level of ambition of the EU Commission to meet climate change targets, providing opportunities for EU agriculture and livestock production by providing incentives to produce "more with less".
No food system can be sustainable without the production of farm animals, due to their essential role in transforming low value human inedible feed materials into high-value nutritious food via milk, meat and eggs to consumers. At the same time farm animals provide highly valued organic fertilisers to arable crops, making them a key component of sustainable food systems based on the Circular Economy principles. The feed industry's role is to provide optimised animal nutrition, reduced nutrient losses, improved animal health and welfare and increasing environmental performance of animal production systems, via precision feeding systems and the adoption of new technologies.
FEFAC is however deeply concerned about the potential adverse impact of some of the key policy orientations included in the FTF and Biodiversity strategy setting conflicting targets which may actually reduce the EU's food production capacity. We therefore stress the importance of a thorough inception impact assessment, prior to any specific legislative measures, in line with better regulation practices. We believe this approach to be crucial to ensure policy coherence at EU and national level, in particular regarding the EU's objective to raise the production and competitiveness of home-grown vegetable proteins.
The EU feed industry has not waited for the FTF Communication in developing new tools for its members and livestock farmers to increase the sustainability and competitiveness of feed and livestock production. It has developed an LCA based methodology for measuring the environmental performance of compound feed (the PEFCR Feed for Food-Producing Animals), validated in 2018 by DGENVI and EU 28 Member States. The FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines have made a significant contribution to facilitate the transformation of the EU soy supply chain. A new module on deforestation-free soy supplies is currently under preparation. FEFAC member companies are offering tailor-made animal nutrition solutions to reduce the need for therapeutic antibiotics at farm level, as part of a farm animal health & welfare management system.
FEFAC President Nick Major said, "The EU feed industry is a key driver for the development of sustainable food systems for farm animals and aquaculture. We therefore share some of the overall objectives of the FTF/Biodiversity communication on sustainable food systems. We do however fear that conflicting policy targets and measures announced in the EU Commission communication, may actually undermine the EU's food production capacity and global leadership role in developing resource efficient sustainable and circular food production systems. We do fully support the new priority setting on food security, resulting from the lessons of the COVID-19 crisis and would strongly recommend to carry out in-depth inception impact assessment before taking any specific legislative measures, preventing any "unintended consequences" by denying farmers access to proven technology, without providing tangible, effective alternatives."
VIsit the FEFAC website, HERE.
FEFAC fully agrees with the Commission analysis of the central role of the Common Agricultural Policy as the key policy delivery mechanism to provide safe, sustainable and affordable food to EU Consumers. As world leaders in animal nutrition efficiency, we also share the high level of ambition of the EU Commission to meet climate change targets, providing opportunities for EU agriculture and livestock production by providing incentives to produce "more with less".
No food system can be sustainable without the production of farm animals, due to their essential role in transforming low value human inedible feed materials into high-value nutritious food via milk, meat and eggs to consumers. At the same time farm animals provide highly valued organic fertilisers to arable crops, making them a key component of sustainable food systems based on the Circular Economy principles. The feed industry's role is to provide optimised animal nutrition, reduced nutrient losses, improved animal health and welfare and increasing environmental performance of animal production systems, via precision feeding systems and the adoption of new technologies.
FEFAC is however deeply concerned about the potential adverse impact of some of the key policy orientations included in the FTF and Biodiversity strategy setting conflicting targets which may actually reduce the EU's food production capacity. We therefore stress the importance of a thorough inception impact assessment, prior to any specific legislative measures, in line with better regulation practices. We believe this approach to be crucial to ensure policy coherence at EU and national level, in particular regarding the EU's objective to raise the production and competitiveness of home-grown vegetable proteins.
The EU feed industry has not waited for the FTF Communication in developing new tools for its members and livestock farmers to increase the sustainability and competitiveness of feed and livestock production. It has developed an LCA based methodology for measuring the environmental performance of compound feed (the PEFCR Feed for Food-Producing Animals), validated in 2018 by DGENVI and EU 28 Member States. The FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines have made a significant contribution to facilitate the transformation of the EU soy supply chain. A new module on deforestation-free soy supplies is currently under preparation. FEFAC member companies are offering tailor-made animal nutrition solutions to reduce the need for therapeutic antibiotics at farm level, as part of a farm animal health & welfare management system.
FEFAC President Nick Major said, "The EU feed industry is a key driver for the development of sustainable food systems for farm animals and aquaculture. We therefore share some of the overall objectives of the FTF/Biodiversity communication on sustainable food systems. We do however fear that conflicting policy targets and measures announced in the EU Commission communication, may actually undermine the EU's food production capacity and global leadership role in developing resource efficient sustainable and circular food production systems. We do fully support the new priority setting on food security, resulting from the lessons of the COVID-19 crisis and would strongly recommend to carry out in-depth inception impact assessment before taking any specific legislative measures, preventing any "unintended consequences" by denying farmers access to proven technology, without providing tangible, effective alternatives."
VIsit the FEFAC website, HERE.
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Hamlet hosts seminars on leadership and nutrition
Hamlet Protein, global producer of specialty ingredients for young animal nutrition, has hosted a series of online events to engage with customers and business partners on topics ranging from animal nutrition and health to change management. The sessions saw record attendance and were much appreciated in times where travel restrictions have brought physical meetings to a standstill.
In China, Hamlet Protein hosted an online event for the Chinese feed industry. Dr Eugene Li, Technical Director APAC for Hamlet Protein, presented on a range of topics related to piglet feed formulation. Following an online poll in preparation of the event, several topics was selected for discussion. There was a clear interest in learning about novel ways to address the upcoming ban of AGP-s in China. The experience of Hamlet Protein in Europe in general and Denmark in particular, proved to be valuable for the participants. With more than 20,000 attendees, the Hamlet Protein reached a record crowd.
Following the huge success, Hamlet Protein will present a series of online seminars and meetings in China in the coming weeks, with topics ranging from feed management of Danish breeds, sow milk replacer formulation to the impact of anti-nutritional factors in soy products.
A completely different focus was on display when bestselling author and behavioral scientists Dr Ben Tiggelaar presented a lecture titled 'From good ideas to real results.' Dr Tiggelaar highlighted that changing behaviour of people is key to successfully changing an organisation. The variety in questions and observations during the sessions clearly reflected the different cultural backgrounds of the participants. The drive to successfully implement changes was the common denominator.
In the US, Hamlet Protein organised a webinar addressing the current market situation and outlook. In a discussion facilitated by Joseph Kerns a variety of topics were addressed. Guest speaker Dr Tim Fakler provided insights on feed ingredient availability in the market, where Hamlet Protein presented an update on its supply chain and manufacturing outlook.
Hamlet Protein CEO Erik Visser commented, 'We want to keep close to our customers, also during these unprecedented times. Online events, whether for group sessions or smaller meetings, have proven very effective in continuing our technical support to customers around the world. At the same time, we want to be more than a partner on nutrition and health alone and provide some new insights to our business partners, when most of them are working from home. Seminars on leadership and change management have been very much appreciated as an interesting diversion in this challenging period.'
Hamlet Protein produces soy-based protein ingredients for young piglet, poultry and cattle feed at two production plants in Denmark and the US. Hamlet Protein services customers around the world through a network of own sales offices and distributors.
Visit the Hamlet Protein website, HERE.
In China, Hamlet Protein hosted an online event for the Chinese feed industry. Dr Eugene Li, Technical Director APAC for Hamlet Protein, presented on a range of topics related to piglet feed formulation. Following an online poll in preparation of the event, several topics was selected for discussion. There was a clear interest in learning about novel ways to address the upcoming ban of AGP-s in China. The experience of Hamlet Protein in Europe in general and Denmark in particular, proved to be valuable for the participants. With more than 20,000 attendees, the Hamlet Protein reached a record crowd.
A completely different focus was on display when bestselling author and behavioral scientists Dr Ben Tiggelaar presented a lecture titled 'From good ideas to real results.' Dr Tiggelaar highlighted that changing behaviour of people is key to successfully changing an organisation. The variety in questions and observations during the sessions clearly reflected the different cultural backgrounds of the participants. The drive to successfully implement changes was the common denominator.
In the US, Hamlet Protein organised a webinar addressing the current market situation and outlook. In a discussion facilitated by Joseph Kerns a variety of topics were addressed. Guest speaker Dr Tim Fakler provided insights on feed ingredient availability in the market, where Hamlet Protein presented an update on its supply chain and manufacturing outlook.
Hamlet Protein CEO Erik Visser commented, 'We want to keep close to our customers, also during these unprecedented times. Online events, whether for group sessions or smaller meetings, have proven very effective in continuing our technical support to customers around the world. At the same time, we want to be more than a partner on nutrition and health alone and provide some new insights to our business partners, when most of them are working from home. Seminars on leadership and change management have been very much appreciated as an interesting diversion in this challenging period.'
Hamlet Protein produces soy-based protein ingredients for young piglet, poultry and cattle feed at two production plants in Denmark and the US. Hamlet Protein services customers around the world through a network of own sales offices and distributors.
Visit the Hamlet Protein website, HERE.
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Nor-Fishing 2020 goes digital
For a long time, Nor-Fishing's organisers have had the vision of organising a digital event - as an addition to the traditional exhibition. The recent situation has accelerated the work of launching Nor-Fishing Digital - and it is with pride and eagerness that they announce that Nor-Fishing 2020 is going digital!
About Nor-Fishing 2020 Digital
Nor-Fishing 2020 Digital will set the standard for digital fairs. The plan is to give visitors a truly unique viewing experience, facilitating the interaction between exhibitors and viewers, as it should be during a trade show.
For those of you "visiting" the exhibition, this will be like watching a live TV show. There will be a studio with a host - and alternate between exciting reports and guests in the studio. Norwegian TV personality (and active seafood trader) Arne Hjeltnes will escort us through the exhibition days.
In addition to being able to follow the live stream directly, the entire fair will be posted on the Nor-Fishing website so you can view the content at a time that suits you. The digital fair will thus live on after the event is over. Following Nor-Fishing 2020 Digital is completely free of charge for viewers.
The exact time is not yet set, but the digital event will last 2-3 days during Nor-Fishing week, 18-21st August. A detailed program will be announced in advance so you can pick the program highlights you want to follow before the live streaming starts.
A key industry meeting place – digitally!
The exhibition is a very important international meeting point for members of the fisheries sector, and an important arena for presenting new technology to the industry. Nor-Fishing 2020 Digital will re-create the physical marketplace that Nor-Fishing represents, in a new and exciting format. Exhibitors will be able to be presented with new technology, have a dialogue with customers through the chat function, and arrange their own digital meetings with other viewers. This will be an arena for presentations, dialogue and trade between exhibitors and visitors.
Exhibitors' contributions can be in the form of a movie or they can buy studio time where a representative from the company is interviewed by the program host. Details about this will be sent directly to exhibitors.
Positive response from exhibitors
After checking the interest in the new digital meeting place among several of the largest exhibitors the organisers have received a positive response. In the weeks ahead they will contact all exhibitors to find out who is interested in participating.
The professional program will be published continuously on the Nor-Fishing website up until Nor-Fishing week.
Active marketing
Value for exhibitors and visitors lies in the opportunity for these two groups to meet. To ensure that the new Nor-Fishing 2020 Digital marketplace becomes valuable to you, the event will be actively promoted to make it known and attract as many viewers as possible. The goal is a broad coverage, nationally and internationally.
60-year anniversary and a digital debut
Nor-Fishing is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, which made it extra sad to face cancellation for the first and only time in the exhibition's history. Instead of a year without Nor-Fishing, organisers will now make sure that this is the year when the digital fisheries technology exhibition sees the light for the first time! This anniversary will be marked with exciting and delightful flashbacks from the 60 years that have passed, and program host Arne Hjeltnes will chat with central personalities from the history of the exhibition.
Nor-Fishing is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, which made it extra sad to face cancellation for the first and only time in the exhibition's history. Instead of a year without Nor-Fishing, organisers will now make sure that this is the year when the digital fisheries technology exhibition sees the light for the first time! This anniversary will be marked with exciting and delightful flashbacks from the 60 years that have passed, and program host Arne Hjeltnes will chat with central personalities from the history of the exhibition.
Professional and fisheries policy debates
The organisers will keep their finger on the pulse of the industry with panel debates on important fisheries policy issues – as well as exciting professional lectures and seminars/webinars. The professional program is put together by a program committee consisting of representatives from SINTEF Ocean, NTNU and several trade organisations. The Student Day, which is arranged in collaboration with NTNU and BI, will also be conducted digitally.
Visit the Nor Fishing 2020 website, HERE.
The organisers will keep their finger on the pulse of the industry with panel debates on important fisheries policy issues – as well as exciting professional lectures and seminars/webinars. The professional program is put together by a program committee consisting of representatives from SINTEF Ocean, NTNU and several trade organisations. The Student Day, which is arranged in collaboration with NTNU and BI, will also be conducted digitally.
Visit the Nor Fishing 2020 website, HERE.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
The Sailbuoy: Advanced data management
by
Sigve Nordrum, Executive Vice-President QRILL Sales, Aker BioMarine
70 percent of the planet is covered by oceans, but only two percent of our food consumption comes from the ocean. The human population is growing, and by 2050, there will be 9.7 billion people in the world. This growth puts a strain on human food production with a required 69 percent increase in food production needed to help meet this demand. The ocean, a unique and diverse system, plays a critical role in the world’s future, and there is no question that fish is a good source of protein and omega-3, making the need for sustainable aquafeed a priority. Can krill be the answer?
In the years to come, Aker BioMarine will continue to provide the best ingredients to farmers across the globe, but the company will need to continue harvesting in only the most sustainable way. By continually improving its technology platforms, commitment to big data efforts and more, the company can assure that what they are doing aligns with its mission to improve human and planetary health.
There is no question that technology and big data are the future of sustainable
fisheries management. One of the most important milestones for the krill
industry was the 2019 large-scale Antarctic krill survey confirming the healthy
krill biomass. There was more krill present today than from the last
large-scale krill survey conducted in 2000, proving that the krill stock is in
a healthy condition, and remains one of the best managed and underutilised
marine resources in the world.
The total allowable krill catch is limited to one percent of the stock biomass, leaving 99 percent of the biomass for other predators. In reality, the catch has never come close to the one percent and has, during the last few years, been about half of the set quota.
Read more, HERE.
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70 percent of the planet is covered by oceans, but only two percent of our food consumption comes from the ocean. The human population is growing, and by 2050, there will be 9.7 billion people in the world. This growth puts a strain on human food production with a required 69 percent increase in food production needed to help meet this demand. The ocean, a unique and diverse system, plays a critical role in the world’s future, and there is no question that fish is a good source of protein and omega-3, making the need for sustainable aquafeed a priority. Can krill be the answer?
In the years to come, Aker BioMarine will continue to provide the best ingredients to farmers across the globe, but the company will need to continue harvesting in only the most sustainable way. By continually improving its technology platforms, commitment to big data efforts and more, the company can assure that what they are doing aligns with its mission to improve human and planetary health.
The total allowable krill catch is limited to one percent of the stock biomass, leaving 99 percent of the biomass for other predators. In reality, the catch has never come close to the one percent and has, during the last few years, been about half of the set quota.
Read more, HERE.
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Faivre company profile
Faivre is a French company, and one of the world leaders in the conception, manufacture and production of aquaculture machines.
Since 1958, thanks to their knowledge of the market and strong experience in aquaculture, Faivre has developed high quality products to satisfy all of your needs, from one product to the full installation.
Strength, effectiveness and simplicity are the qualities of their production.
Visit the Faivre website, HERE.
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Aquaculture UK postponed until May 2021
Diversified Communications UK, the new owners of the event, Aquaculture UK, has confirmed that this year's event has sadly been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The UK's largest aquaculture event will now run over 18-20th May 2021 at Aviemore in Scotland.
The magnitude and unprecedented scale of the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent government restrictions has hit the lives and livelihoods of people and businesses around the world. While strict lockdown measures are expected to ease over the coming weeks in Scotland, social distancing and restrictions on mass gatherings will remain for the foreseeable future.
Diversified UK's managing director Carsten Holm said, 'Like all businesses, we have been closely following the rapidly changing developments during these difficult times. Whilst we were hopeful that the current tough measures on restricted social interaction would be lifted by the autumn, there are still too many questions surrounding hotel availability, international travel, social distancing measures, and individual company policies, to make it viable to run the event this year. Clearly, the best and most responsible option for everyone involved is to wait and host an even better show in May 2021.
'We appreciate how important Aquaculture UK is to the industry it serves and are very sorry to disappoint the thousands of attendees that were planning on exhibiting and visiting. However, the success as well as the safety of our exhibitors, speakers and visitors has always been our priority and we are hoping that everyone will get behind this tough but necessary decision.
'The good news is that much of the event planning is already in place, and we go into 2021 with an incredible amount of good will and support. The Diversified UK team would like to thank everyone – our exhibitors, visitors, speakers and partners – for their continued support and patience. We look forward to working together to ensure that Aquaculture UK continues to be the celebration and gathering the industry deserves – and can be proud of.'
A decision on the 2020 Aquaculture Awards is still being finalised and will be announced in the coming days.
Aquaculture UK will take place from Tuesday 18th May to Thursday 20th May 2021 at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort in Scotland.
For more information visit the Aquaculture UK website, HERE.
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The magnitude and unprecedented scale of the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent government restrictions has hit the lives and livelihoods of people and businesses around the world. While strict lockdown measures are expected to ease over the coming weeks in Scotland, social distancing and restrictions on mass gatherings will remain for the foreseeable future.
Diversified UK's managing director Carsten Holm said, 'Like all businesses, we have been closely following the rapidly changing developments during these difficult times. Whilst we were hopeful that the current tough measures on restricted social interaction would be lifted by the autumn, there are still too many questions surrounding hotel availability, international travel, social distancing measures, and individual company policies, to make it viable to run the event this year. Clearly, the best and most responsible option for everyone involved is to wait and host an even better show in May 2021.
'We appreciate how important Aquaculture UK is to the industry it serves and are very sorry to disappoint the thousands of attendees that were planning on exhibiting and visiting. However, the success as well as the safety of our exhibitors, speakers and visitors has always been our priority and we are hoping that everyone will get behind this tough but necessary decision.
'The good news is that much of the event planning is already in place, and we go into 2021 with an incredible amount of good will and support. The Diversified UK team would like to thank everyone – our exhibitors, visitors, speakers and partners – for their continued support and patience. We look forward to working together to ensure that Aquaculture UK continues to be the celebration and gathering the industry deserves – and can be proud of.'
A decision on the 2020 Aquaculture Awards is still being finalised and will be announced in the coming days.
Aquaculture UK will take place from Tuesday 18th May to Thursday 20th May 2021 at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort in Scotland.
For more information visit the Aquaculture UK website, HERE.
The Aquaculturists
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