Chinese aquaculture is undergoing a transformation driven by falling farmgate prices, rising feed costs, and growing demand for higher-value species, pushing the aquafeed sector to innovate with more efficient and sustainable technologies.

Insect production has great potential to transform aquaculture and waste management in Africa, but it needs to be scaled up to an industrial level to achieve significant impact.

With recent challenges slowing the insect industry’s growth, the upcoming EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy could be key to helping the sector achieve full maturity and scale sustainably.

Alltech advocates for a holistic approach to aquaculture in Asia, promoting immune support, improving water quality, and feed safety through innovative, science-backed solutions.

In an interview at VIV Asia, Lallemand Animal Nutrition's Yoann Perrault and Stephane Ralite discussed the company's strategic growth in the dynamic Asian aquaculture market, particularly its focus on shrimp health through microbial management and new nutritional products.

Following its spin-off from Aker BioMarine, Aker Qrill Company is focusing on sustainable krill harvesting, feed innovation, and maximizing ingredient value to support the growing aquaculture industry.

Johan Kostveit of Bluefront Equity explores the evolving landscape of Norway’s aquaculture industry, emphasizing the need for technological advancements, regulatory clarity, and strategic investment to ensure sustainable growth and global leadership in salmon production.

Professor Emeritus Simon J. Davies discusses the pressing challenges and transformative opportunities in aquafeed to enhance aquaculture's efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Maverick Innovation, founded by Kabir Chowdhury, is bridging the gap between academia and industry in Bangladesh by testing and validating novel feed additives and training skilled professionals.

As the Norwegian aquaculture industry faces mounting social and regulatory challenges, companies like DNV are stepping in to drive sustainability, improve fish welfare, and foster trust through innovation and collaboration.

To overcome challenges like declining social license and ensure sustainable growth, the aquaculture industry must prioritize fish welfare, embrace collaboration, and adopt a long-term approach, as emphasized at the North Atlantic Seafood Forum.

Since the discovery of White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV), its transmission mechanisms have remained poorly understood, but recent research at Ghent University and IMAQUA has led to the development of infection models, improving the simulation of shrimp disease challenges.

As global demand for fish oil rises, the aquafeed industry faces increasing pressure to secure sustainable omega-3 sources, with companies like Veramaris advocating for long-term commitments to alternative solutions such as algal oil to ensure stability and growth.

Nutrimar transforms salmon byproducts into premium omega-3 oil and protein for aquafeed, advocating for sustainable feed solutions and regulatory changes to enhance industry efficiency and environmental impact.

NRGene Canada is leveraging AI-driven genomics to enhance Black Soldier Fly strains for large-scale industrial production, improving waste conversion efficiency and sustainable protein yield.

Margareth Øverland, a leading expert in aquaculture nutrition, is dedicated to developing sustainable, high-quality protein sources to drive innovation and long-term growth in the industry.

Aquaculture presents a unique investment opportunity with strong market growth and innovation challenges, requiring strategic funding and collaboration to unlock its full potential.

As aquaculture expands across Africa, fish feed producers face growing challenges in securing key ingredients like corn and soybean meal, prompting the exploration of alternative solutions, including unconventional feed sources, to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability.

Over its eight editions, Larvi has focused on one specific theme – larviculture of fish and shellfish species – not only a multi-billion aquaculture industry, but also crucial for successful aquaculture outcomes.

The insect farming industry faces growing pains, but innovations in feed efficiency, automation, and regulatory support offer pathways to reduce costs, attract investment, and position insect protein as a sustainable food source for the future.