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IFFO’s China Summit 2026 brought together global marine ingredients leaders in Shanghai to examine supply trends, regional market developments, certification demands and China’s central role in…

Carlos Duarte argues aquaculture can deliver net benefits by shifting to low-trophic, circular farming – if policy, research and markets keep pace in 2026 and beyond.

According to the managers involved, a new technology being tested in Qingdao could represent one of the most significant shifts in shrimp production in years: inflatable air dome farming systems.

The Peruvian authorities have announced a quota of 1,630,000 metric tonnes for the second fishing season in the North-Centre of Peru, which started on 7 November.

A group of scientists from the People’s Republic of China visited the University of Stirling to understand how pioneering new research facilities can shape best practice in the world’s largest…

Some of the world’s biggest shrimp, salmon and tilapia sectors could be on the cusp of "prolonged periods of instability" caused by the continuing US tariff saga, according to a new report by…

China has an ambitious vision to enhance domestic food security by developing gargantuan offshore farming units and widespread, affordable recirculation systems – can the West learn some valuable…

Richard Knuckey is convinced that giant grouper is one of the premium finfish species best suited to RAS production in the West – the question now is whether someone is able to make this potential…

Greater Victoria recently hosted the 25th International Seaweed Symposium (ISS25), drawing together seaweed academics, innovators and enthusiasts from across the globe.

Changing demographics, combined with a polarisation of global power between China and the US, makes it an interesting time for the world’s largest seafood economy.

US consumers of tilapia and salmon – as well as the producers of these species in China and Canada – are likely to be the biggest losers in the seafood space if President Trump goes ahead with his…

During the first eleven months of 2024, cumulative fishmeal production by IFFO’s members* rose by nearly 16 percent year on year compared to the same period in 2023.

Nordic Aqua – a land-based salmon farming operation – has finalised a 30-year rental agreement with Xiangshan Government facilitating the development of its salmon farm in Ningbo, China.

The meteoric growth of Ecuador’s shrimp production has finally come to the halt due to low shrimp prices and weak Chinese demand, but analysts expect the shrimp world’s export leaders to make more…

Tilapia farming in sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing incomparable growth rates, and experts expect these to continue apace, as it bids to finally fulfil its aquaculture potential.

Japan and China might be among the leading nations in terms of developing blue carbon markets, but there are still many unknowns and uncertainties in this space - something a forthcoming innovation…

Ecuador is showcasing its top-quality shrimp at one of China's most prominent seafood exhibitions, World Seafood Shanghai, held from 28 to 30 August at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre…

The global salmon sector has been experiencing one of the most challenging periods for many years, with production issues in Norway and Chile being particularly acute.

FAI have announced that their online course for the improvement of grass carp welfare standards has been launched in Chinese, aiming to support the development of the industry in China.

Given the decline of wild stocks and surging consumer demand, the case for farming sablefish has never been stronger. However, challenges – in particular relating to growth rates – have meant that…

Shrimp farmers should be braced for six months that are even more testing than 2023, with prices hitting a 20 year low, while salmon farmers will continue to be highly profitable, according to…

While the slow intensification of shrimp farming appears to be working in Latin America, Ecuadorian producers should be wary of the Asian example, where even heavy investments in new technologies…

Despite a challenging year for the majority of the world’s shrimp farmers, Willem van der Pijl notes that a number of positives to have emerged over the last 12 months, which could help to strengthen…

China’s shift towards an increasingly Western pattern of seafood production and consumption – one that relies on imports from countries with greater natural capital per capita – appears to be gaining…

The latest statistics regarding the production and consumption of marine ingredients were unveiled at IFFO’s annual conference, which took place in Cape Town this week.