New ingredients

Carotenoids are well known for their nutritional benefits. First as a strong color enhancer but also as a powerful antioxidant and nutriment involved in various major physiological functions such as reproduction, vision, skin protection… You will find a new paper published in Aquaculture Research, confirming the benefits of the natural pigment Panaferd-AX. This study reveals …

Panaferd-AX – natural pigment for shrimp: color and health ! Read More »

The aquafeed industry begs for new ingredients to sustain the growing demand. Insect new born sector is willing to be a new candidate. Initially, these start-up companies were targeting the food market, presenting insects as “the food of the future” (Van Huis et al., 2013- FAO), which could ensure the world food security. Few years …

INSECT: A NEW TECH BUBBLE OR A FUTURE INDUSTRY ? Read More »

As the demand for fish oils grows and sustainability concerns drive most decisions, the issue of sourcing valuable n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LC-PUFA) remains with few alternatives. There is a growing interest in algae oils, but supply is limited with high costs and unknown environmental assessments. GM oils enriched with omega 3 cannot be …

TUNA OIL, a valuable source of DHA for aquafeeds Read More »