Posts Tagged ‘feed’
Report sees falling costs, rising demand for producers globally
The second half of this year promises better times for aquaculture producers worldwide, with rising consumer demand and falling feed costs. That’s the positive picture presented in the latest report from Rabobank’s research arm.
Read MoreAker BioMarine plans spinout for krill feed business
Krill harvesting company Aker BioMarine announced last night that it has entered into an agreement with the US buyout fund American Industrial Partners to sell ownership in its feed ingredients business. The deal is based on an enterprise valuation of US $590m (£463m).
Read MoreNorway reaches feed pay deal, but fish farm strike threat remains
Norway’s aquaculture employers have reached a pay agreement with the country’s fish feed and fish meal workers. A settlement with fish farm staff, however, is going to mediation.
Read MoreWarning from feed giants over whiting stocks
A coalition of businesses – including the biggest names in aquafeed – has warned that unless politicians from coastal states can reach agreement on quotas, North Atlantic blue whiting stocks will no longer be considered sustainable.
Read MoreFeed joint venture to spend £70m on ‘green’ vessels
Two ultra-modern vessels have been commissioned for the Norwegian feed transport company Fjordfrende, which is jointly owned by Skretting and Cargill. The boats are due to be delivered in 2026 and will have a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system with a large battery pack, as well as engines that will be able to run exclusively on biodiesel.
Read MoreCermaq to trial algal oil as sustainable alternative
Cermaq Canada has announced that it is to carry out trials on the use of algal oil in its salmon feed. The company hopes that the experiment will reduce the need for using marine ingredients.
Read MoreFeed group BioMar posts record earnings for Q1
Feed business BioMar’s focus on adding value appears to be paying off, with increased earnings for the first quarter of 2024 despite a lower volume of sales, year on year. Including all the feed companies in the BioMar group, the company recorded an EBITDA for Q1 of more than DKK 310m (£35.5m), compared with DKK 117m (£13.4m) for Q1 2023.
Read MoreAker BioMarine earnings sharply up
Krill harvesting company Aker BioMarine has said earnings and growth rose sharply during the first three months of this year.
Read MoreLoch Duart says new feed has improved fish health and cut carbon emissions
Independent salmon farmer Loch Duart says its switch a year ago to BioMar’s Blue Impact feed has reduced its carbon footprint, improved health for the stock and reduced natural impurities in its fish. The results of the analysis were announced today at Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, the world’s biggest seafood trade show. Loch Duart,…
Read MoreMaking better quality feeds more efficiently
Maxi-Mil trials show that enhancing moisture retention improves mill efficiency and feed usage, reducing process waste, promoting pellet quality and generating fewer fines. Rising costs have made achieving efficiency in feed production crucial. Optimal inclusion, penetration and retention of moisture within aquafeed formulations enables the efficient use of expensive ingredients to make higher-quality feed, saving…
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