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International Aquafeed magazine, and our online news service, the Aquaculturists - have teamed up to bring you a weekly update from the world of aquaculture
The Aquaculturists news service The Aquaculturists blog is part of International Aquafeed magazine. While the bi-monthly magazine covers aquafeed issues in-depth, the Aquaculturists takes a lighter approach.
Our columnists have a keen eye for the most interesting, relevant and (let's face it) bizarre aquaculture stories from across the world. Each weekday we scour the internet for top-notch news and package it for your perusal in one neat daily digest.
Xelect now offer validated eDNA detection for the invasive carpet sea-squirt, Didemnum vexillum. This species poses threats to aquaculture and fragile marine habitats as it forms a rapid encrusting growth. Early detection of new arrivals will play an important role in defending against potentially harmful invasive species. - read more
FENACAM15 & SARA15 & LACQUA15
The Latin American and Caribbean Aquaculture Conference (LACQUA´15) this year is being organised together with the Feira Nacional do Camarão 2015 (FENACAM´15) and the South American Regional Aquaculture (SARA´15).
Queen Letizia of Spain named FAO Special Ambassador for Nutrition
Queen Letizia of Spain has been named FAO Special Ambassador for Nutrition in a ceremony in Rome today. The appointment was made in recognition of the Queen's personal commitment to building a world free from hunger and malnutrition, and Spain's efforts to promote global food and nutritional security.
It also reflects the Queen's strong interest in scientific research that supports health, education and innovation. As Special Ambassador, Queen Letizia will engage in raising awareness of global hunger challenges and building public support for hunger eradication.
Aldi has scooped the MSC Convenience Retailer of the Year award at this year's MSC UK Awards. The discounter shot to the top of the table to win the award with competitor Lidl in close second place. This year's awards also saw John West win the Canned Fish Brand of the Year award for the first time.
The new May-June 2015 edition of International Aquafeed is out now! Packed full of news, interviews, in-depth features and more. Click the images below to be taken to the new magazine.
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In this edition - our review of VIV Asia 2015- here
Aquaculture Events We have updated our industry events system - please click here to see all of the Aquaculture events that are coming up
The new system is part of our sister publication, the International Milling Directory, and now gives you more information about the event (its location, and what companies will be attending) than ever before. Click here to visit the most comprehensive event listing we have ever made!
