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Issue 4 Vol 21, January 28, 2021. Previous issues are archived at www.aquafeed.com
Send your news to Lucía Barreiro: news@aquafeed.com

Skretting and Proteon Pharmaceuticals to introduce novel phage technology for aquaculture
The companies predict that the technology will become a valuable component of integrated management strategies on-farm with both feed and water applications under investigation.
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Aquasoja introduces new feed for turbot 
The new feed is formulated for a high protein to energy ratio and encompasses a relevant package of functional additives aimed at improving gut and liver integrity.
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Skretting Italy first to market third-party certified, carbon neutral aquafeed portfolio
By having ISO 14067:2018, the company can now provide certified carbon footprint figures on any of the aquaculture feed products in its portfolio to accelerate sustainability.
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Virbac inks deal with biotech company for microalgae-based oral vaccine development
Virbac signed an agreement with TransAlgae to shape the future of vaccination in the field of aquaculture with its disruptive microalgae-based oral delivery technology.
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 Novus International partners with biotech innovator Agrivida
Agrivida’s novel and innovative technology allows for the delivery of feed additives in a completely unique and very sustainable way, directly inside of the grain.
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Geelen Counterflow switches to renewable electricity
As part of its “100% sustainable” strategy, the company is eliminating the use of fossil fuels in its factories and will apply sustainable energy sources to its dryers.
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Registration open for Aquafeed Horizons Online
Aquafeed.com’s signature conference, Aquafeed Horizons, will be online this year. The free webinar will take place over two days, February 18 and 19, and, as always, will focus on practical solutions for the worldwide commercial aquafeed industry.
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Skretting Chile reports improvements in its Fish Quality Program for salmon
Fish Quality provides comprehensive parameter monitoring through fast and reliable fish analysis, both in the laboratory and in the field, with the use of Color@site App. 
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• What’s the interaction between different feed nutrients in salmon?
• US project to test fish-free feed in trout
• Enterra raises $6 million to upscale insect production facility
• Adisseo expands technical and commercial team in Asia Pacific and China
• Hamlet Protein appoints new area manager Benelux
• BioMar joins Nordic leaders on EU human rights legislation 

Peru suspends second anchovy fishing season
The second fishing season registered an 88% of the total quota established in 2.78 million tons.
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 European Commission authorizes eight GMO crops for use as food and feed
Five genetically modified crops (three maize and two soybean) were authorized and the authorization for three maize crops were renewed.
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Peruvian & European fishmeal
Prices per m/t FOB vessel Peru port ranged from US$ 1,320/1,340 m/t for 65/66% protein to US$ 1,620/1,650 for 68% protein, 500 hist, 120 TVN. European fishmeal prices are in the range of US$1,490 – 1,750.
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Aquafeed, one of the fastest-growing feed sectors
The 2021 Alltech Global Feed Survey estimates that international feed tonnage increased by 1%, to 1,187.7 million metric tons of feed produced last year. 
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IN THIS ISSUE:

• Optimizing the extrusion process to support safety, efficiency and economics
• The vacuum coating revolution in feed production
• Making sense of data transparency, gaining the most from your data
• Nucleotides: an important tool for your fish
• Translating human biomedical technology for fish health and nutrition
• Fumonisins impact in aquaculture: A real threat?

Next issue: April 2021
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Open call for The Global Aquaculture Challenge 
The Global Aquaculture Challenge invites innovators from across the globe and all aspects of the supply chain to share their ideas to improve the circular aquaculture approach.
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Aquaculture UK postponed to May 2022
The organization will launch a virtual sustainability seminar in the coming weeks to provide a platform for the industry to connect.
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February:

• 1 – 5:   30^th Annual practical short course on feeds and pet food extrusion, Texas A&M University
• 3:   FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines 2021
• 3 – 4:   Aqua Expo Santa Elena, virtual event
• 9 – 12:   EuroTier, digital edition
• 18 – 19:   Aquafeed Horizons Online
• 25:   World Mycotoxin Report: Impact 2021, Biomin and Romer Labs

March:

• 23 – 25:  LACQUA 2020

Check out our YouTube channel where you can find a list of previously held aquafeed webinars.