Aquaculture UK's 2022 show set to be the biggest yet

The UK's leading aquaculture show is back this spring with a bigger than ever in-person exhibition and simultaneous conference programme expected to draw record crowds from around the world.

Aquaculture UK, to be held May 3-5 in Aviemore, Scotland, will be the first opportunity for many in the industry to meet face to face post-Covid and excitement is already building for the event.

Last staged in 2018, the normally biennial show will highlight the developments in the sector over the past four years, with familiar big-name suppliers exhibiting alongside newer entrants to the aquaculture community.

With over 200 exhibitors, Scottish heavyweights including Gael Force Group, AKVA, Morenot, W&J Knox, Inverlussa Marine Services and Ace Aquatec, will be joined by younger companies, all with a focus on fast changing technology.

Along with advances in cage infrastructure, netting, feeding systems and humane stunning, visitors will be able to see first-hand the progress being made towards ​​smarter fish farming, combining traditional husbandry with digitalisation, artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Underwater sensor technology to detect disease outbreaks and optimise feeding; automatic sea lice counters; and acoustic based treatment systems are just some of the innovations that will be on display by cutting edge companies such as Bluegrove, CageEye, Aquabyte and Pulcea.

And the exhibition will provide a platform for alternative farming methods, whether offshore, semi-closed or land-based RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems), with initiatives from InnovaSea, Ecomerden, AquaBioTech and CM Aqua Technologies, among others.

There will also be a chance to learn about recent scientific breakthroughs - in fish health and welfare, genetic selection, cleaner fish breeding, and more – from the likes of Benchmark, Xelect and the world-renowned Institute of Aquaculture.

Innovation and sustainability are the themes of the conference on the first day of the show. Featuring a series of presentations from the industry's new wave of pioneers, these sessions will provide valuable insights into how organisations are offering sustainable solutions for the industry.

Meanwhile, inside the conference tent across the three-day exhibition, attendees can hear from the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) and Salmon Scotland (formerly the SSPO); participate in a Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) breakfast; or meet the teams behind R3-IOT, the communications and data analysts; nutrition expert SPAROS; and Canada's Centre for Aquaculture Technologies.

Aquaculture UK also hosts the Aquaculture Awards, which recognise those who have made an exceptional contribution to global aquaculture. Entries will open shortly for the awards, with the winners announced at a glittering celebratory dinner in Aviemore on the night of May 4.

Cheri Arvonio, event director at show organiser Diversified Communications, says Aquaculture UK offers an unbeatable backdrop for doing business, networking and hearing industry updates.

"Aquaculture professionals have waited a long time for this dynamic show to return and now the countdown has begun, expectations are high for a memorable three days.

"We are confident that this year's event will mirror the vision, drive and passion of the sector and live up to its reputation as the most important UK based exhibition in the aquaculture calendar."

For more information about the event visit the Aquaculture UK website, HERE.

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IFFO’s analysis on fishmeal and fish oil market trends

A taste of the many statistics and analyses that can be found in the market intelligence reports that IFFO dedicates to its members is reported below, covering IFFO's analysis on marine ingredient market trends from January to November 2021. They include an analysis of both the supply and demand sides of the market, with research focusing also on the global trends of animal farming and fish catches, agri-commodities, commodities' prices and general macro-economic conditions.

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A specific and additional focus is made on China for the period covering January-November 2021 given that China is by far the main market for marine ingredients.

Total cumulative 2021 productions of fishmeal and fish oil up by six percent year on year (January – November)
During the first 11 months of 2021, the total cumulative productions of both fishmeal and fish oil of the countries considered in the report which IFFO produces for its Members were higher, year on year, by six percent. Peru, Chile and India continue to be the only regions to report a higher cumulative fishmeal production in 2021 with respect to the same period in 2020. In terms of fish oil though, Iceland also managed to improve its cumulative output.

China: shipments of imported fishmeal continue to rise (November 2021)
Aquaculture remains off-season. The aquafeed output dropped month on month but rose year on year in November 2021. The pig sector continues to deal with its over-capacity and cumulative pig feed output through November confirms that the national pig stock has been rebuilt after the nationwide outbreak of African Swine fever. Fishmeal plants remained idle in North China. Shipments of imported fishmeal continue to rise, with historically high stocks in the ports´ warehouses.

For more information visit the IFFO website, HERE.

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Clextral Company Profile

For well over half a century, Clextral has grown successfully on the basis of two driving forces: innovation and internationalisation.

Throughout its history, Clextral have leveraged their twin screw technology to serve several industries (both food and non-food) and contribute to sustainable development. These commitments have been further reinforced in recent years since they became a part of Group Legris Industries in 2007, an independent family-owned industrial holding company. Both companies share the same values and strive to implement the following goals: long-term growth, collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders, creative innovation, social and societal responsibility and a strategy based on cultural and technological diversification.

EXTRUSION, EXPERTISE, EXCELLENCE

Clextral was founded in 1956, with the acquisition of a license to manufacture co-rotating twin screw extruders for the plastics and chemical industries. It pioneered this technology, which proved itself to be more cost-effective and productive than traditional single-screw extrusion processes, while using less energy, water and polluting reagents.

For the last several years, as more responsible industrial production has become a priority worldwide, they have developed their expertise and remained at the forefront of responsible and sustainable manufacturing processes and R&D. This has allowed them to diversify into multiple markets, especially recently into Powder Industries with their breakthrough patented EPT™ Extrusion Porosification Technology. Today, Clextral are a solid and profitable company, present in 13 countries on five continents, serving hundreds of customers in 94 countries.

Clextral believe that their development is achieved thanks to the expertise of their staff and their commitment to increase their competencies and their knowledge in close cooperation with their customers and suppliers. Together they work to achieve excellence.

For more information visit the Clextral marketplace listing on the International Aquafeed website, HERE.

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