According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research Animal Feed and Feed Additives Market - Global Industry Size, Market Share, Trends, Analysis, and Forecast, 2011 - 2018, global feed additives market was worth US$ 13.5 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach US$ 17.5 billion in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2011 to 2018. In the overall global market, Asia Pacific is expected to maintain its lead position in terms of revenue till 2018. Asia Pacific is expected to enjoy 32.4% of global animal feed additives market revenue share in 2018 followed by Europe

Analysis of the consultation on proposals for the introduction of an Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill, has been published. The Scottish Government consulted on how to achieve a sustainable future for aquaculture and freshwater fisheries and ensure the effective management of interactions between the two sectors. The consultation will inform the development of a new Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill, which is planned for introduction in autumn 2012

Corn Production Down 13 Percent from 2011 Soybean Production Down 12 Percent from 2011 Cotton Production Up 13 Percent from 2011 Winter Wheat Production Up 1 Percent from July Forecast

Total catfish feed delivered in the United States during June 2012 was 73,325 tons, down 5 percent from June 2011, but up 15 percent from the previous month. Foodsize catfish feed delivered totaled 69,170 tons, down 6 percent from the corresponding month a year ago. Feed delivered for fingerlings and broodfish totaled 4,155 tons, up 3 percent from the corresponding month a year ago

A total of 13,797 samples were assessed for dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (DL-PCBs) and 19,181 samples for non dioxin-like PCBs (NDL-PCBs). These samples were submitted between 1995 and 2010 by 26 European countries. At least one quantified congener of dioxins and DL-PCBs was found in almost all samples, whereas at least one NDL-PCB indicator was quantified in 68.4 % of the feed and 82.6 % of the food samples. Meat from eels and Fish liver and derived products contained the highest average contamination levels of both dioxins and PCBs. Levels of dioxins and DL-PCBs, and of NDL-PCBs were above the permitted maximum levels in respectively 10% and 3% of the food samples.

The objective of these guidelines - a joint initiative of the European Food Safety Authority and national food safety organisations in Europe - is to provide a framework to assist decision-making about appropriate communications approaches in a wide variety of situations that can occur when assessing and communicating on risks related to food safety in Europe. The aim is to provide a common framework applicable for developing communications approaches on risk across public health authorities in different countries

What factors are driving the costs of feed production and how are scarce resources for food, feed and fuel going to be allocated in the future as we struggle to feed a growing population? These questions and more are answered in a landmark study reporting on the factors impacting current feed costs.

A collaboration between specialty feed developer, EN Hutchinson Limited, Auckland, New Zealand and Wenger Manufacturing, has achieved a promising solution to feeding bluefin tuna

While international agricultural commodity markets appear to have entered calmer conditions after record highs last year, food commodity prices are anticipated to remain on a higher plateau over the next decade, underpinned by firm demand but a slowing growth in global production, according to the latest OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook

Prices for soybeans and soybean meal for 2012/13 are raised this month. The U.S. season average soybean price is projected at $13.00 to $15.00 per bushel, up $1.00 on both ends of the range. Soybean meal prices are projected at $365 to $395 per short ton, up $30 on both ends of the range. The soybean oil price projection is unchanged at 52.5 to 56.5 cents per pound

Globally, 29.2 million tonnes industrial compound aquafeeds were manufactured in 2008, according to the FAO report. This represents 4.1 percent of the 708 million tonnes animal feeds

New report accuses soy industry of expanding soy-fed aquaculture at the expense of the environment

TheEuropean Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved a genetically modified maize from Syngenta and a soybean from Monsanto for the placing on the market for food and feed uses, import and processing

Tide turns: The industry will begin recovery as demand returns and seafood prices rise

Total catfish feed delivered in the United States during May 2012 was 63,573 tons, up 27 percent from May 2011, and up 72 percent from the previous month. Foodsize catfish feed delivered totaled 60,871 tons, up 27 percent from the corresponding month a year ago. Feed delivered for fingerlings and broodfish totaled 2,702 tons, up 24 percent from the corresponding month a year ago

Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has released the annual sustainability overview of fisheries used for fishmeal and fish oil. The overview (previously known as the ‘Reduction Fisheries League Table’) covers the 28 principal reduction fisheries around the Atlantic and South America rated according to the sustainability assessment presented on FishSource. The ratings are based on the most recent assessment period for which comparable data is available as of May 14, 2012.

The trustees of AwF (UK)closed its charity in Great Britain in order to consolidate all the activities of the not-for-profit organization within the international AwF

Global coarse grain production in 2012/13 is projected up 3.6 million tons this month to 1,231.6 million, mostly based on increased area prospects in some countries. World corn production is increased 4.2 million tons to 949.9 million, but barley is cut 0.7 million to 134.7 million. There is also a small increase for millet prospects in Ukraine. Download the USDA Feed Outlook Report - June 14, 2012 (PDF) from the link below.

This data product provides statistics on U.S. domestically grown catfish and trout and U.S. imports and exports of fish and shellfish that may be products of aquaculture, such as salmon, shrimp, and oysters

Seafood prices are holding up despite global economic conditions, due to strong demand out of China and Australia. Wild capture volumes are stable but aquaculture production is expected to increase in the medium term government report shows