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The INNOAQUA Project is charting the course for a sustainable and diverse EU in-land aquaculture industry! 🌱 We're leveraging innovative #algae-based foods, circularity, and digitalization to transform the sector. Our ambitious R&I workplan aims to develop and mainstream algae-based solutions, backed by a multidisciplinary consortium of leading research centers, associations, and industrial giants. Here's what we're set to achieve: - Demonstrating the benefits of multi-trophic in-land cultivation practices with cutting-edge digital technologies. - Enhancing sustainability and competitiveness through circular economy principles. - Extracting high-value ingredients from algae and fish by-products for innovative seafood products, prioritizing societal acceptance and market penetration. - Join us in shaping the future of sustainable aquaculture! Learn more about our mission: https://lnkd.in/eA6QBymf #INNOAQUA #SustainableAquaculture #Innovation #CircularEconomy Project consortium partners:  NORCE Norwegian Research Centre (Norway) A4F-Algae for Future (Portugal)  Algemy ingredients (Spain)  Eco Imagination (France)  Eranova (France)  European Aquaculture Society (Belgium)  Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brasil) Grupo Nueva Pescanova (Spain)  INESC TEC (Portugal)  Marineholmen RASLab AS (Norway)  PEDAL Consulting (Slovak Republic) Perseus (Belgium) Projects Blog Leitat (Spain) SEA EIGHT (Portugal) Sustainn (Spain)  Viking Aqua AS (Norway)  Viva Maris GmbH (Germany) With the support of:  European Commission #HorizonEurope (Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them).

The INNOAQUA Project is charting the course for a sustainable and diverse EU in-land aquaculture industry! 🌱 We're leveraging innovative #algae-based foods, circularity, and digitalization to transform the sector. Our ambitious R&I workplan aims to develop and mainstream algae-based solutions, backed by a multidisciplinary consortium of leading research centers, associations, and industrial giants. Here's what we're set to achieve: - Demonstrating the benefits of multi-trophic in-land cultivation practices with cutting-edge digital technologies. - Enhancing sustainability and competitiveness through circular economy principles. - Extracting high-value ingredients from algae and fish by-products for innovative seafood products, prioritizing societal acceptance and market penetration. - Join us in shaping the future of sustainable aquaculture! Learn more about our mission: https://lnkd.in/eA6QBymf

📅 Save the date: “Best Practice Recommendations for Sustainable Seaweed Farming”, November 28, 2:00-4:00 PM CET! We invite all seaweed stakeholders to take part in this webinar aimed at bringing together best practices, challenges, solutions and experiences from the seaweed sector, focusing on environmental and socio-economic topics. The aim is to work towards the creation of a standard adapted to small-scale seaweed farmers in emerging countries. We will be joined by speakers representing different seaweed practices, standards and perspectives: • Raul Socrates Banzuela (PAKISAMA - confederation of smallholders in the Philippines) • Dr. Nada Bougouss (FAO - Technical Guidelines on Aquaculture Certification) • Minna Epps (IUCN - Global Standard for nature-based solutions) • Dan Lee (GSA - BAP Seaweed Standard) • Dr. Valeria Montalescot (Cargill - Red Seaweed Promise) • Miki Takada (ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard) Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/e9rXPi2r 🌊🌊🌊 #GlobalSeaweedCoalition #SustainableAquaculture #SustainabilityStandards #Smallholders #SeaweedAquaculture United Nations Global Compact Centre national de la recherche scientifique Lloyd's Register Foundation Vincent Doumeizel Philippe Potin Nichola Dyer Sofya Mishchenko Mélanie C. Andrea Blanc Adrien Vincent Azzedine Badis

What happened this week in Aquaculture? 🐟 1. Enifer, a Finnish mycoprotein company, has secured €36 million in funding to construct a unique mycoprotein factory, which will initially produce ingredients for the aquafeed and pet food sectors. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/dEdm6dww 2. Hatch Blue and Japanese energy company Idemitsu have launched the Blue Carbon Innovation Studio, a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing sustainable blue carbon solutions. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/gwbtU7gD 3. The Tasmanian Oyster Company Limited renewed its status as a Friend of the Sea, highlighting its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable farming practices. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/dsGdR36R 4. The Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture (CSA) is advocating for the SEAfood Act in Washington DC, in a bid to develop a thriving open ocean aquaculture industry in the US. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/d2ujxpyr 5. Researchers from James Cook University Singapore and Republic Polytechnic have optimised feeds for red snapper, identifying specific nutritional requirements and developing a locally sourced diet for the fish. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/df64PhWJ Stay tuned for more updates on the latest advancements in aquaculture. #weeklyupdates #industrynews #aquaculture #sustainableaquaculture

During a discussion about enhancing biodiversity in aquaculture with strategies, metrics and investment, panellists including Blueyou Group, Storebrand Asset Management, NatureMetrics, Planet Tracker and Pollination talked about how to convince institutional investors to invest in nature-based solutions and the blue economy. It was interesting to hear about how habitat restoration work in Vietnam is enabling local producers to farm shrimp in mangroves with zero input. Also, by understanding how their activities impact on the fisheries from which they currently source their supply, companies can appreciate the business case for supporting sustainability projects. Once again, data was mentioned as a key tool in creating common languages and frameworks that stakeholders at every stage of the supply chain can understand. We aim to promote data sharing and transparency through our annual Snapshot benchmark report on decapod crustacean welfare, so we're glad to see the industry's innovators supporting the push for a more transparent, traceable food system. #bluefoodsummit #biodiversity #transparency

When you work with a scarce resource like seafood, sustainability is not always easy. Therefore it is even more important for all players in our industry to take this topic seriously. At Nordward we take sustainability very seriously. That means we always consider the impact different business decisions will have on the environment we live and act in. Sometimes, we can’t take an optimal sustainable choice, for example there might not be enough sustainable raw materials in the market to serve our customers. Many times it is possible to make a sustainable choice and then we do. What we always do is to be transparent and truthful! We will tell all stakeholders both the good and bad things that we do. Please read the report, reflect, and if you have any questions or comments contact myself or our Chief Sustainability Officer Jesper Redecker Hansen . We love to discuss sustainability from all perspectives!

We are proud to present our Sustainability report for 2023. We are particularly proud because we have succeeded in reducing our emissions in our GHG accounting while growing our business. We are extremely proud of our employees who take responsibility every day for the products we sell and promote more sustainable alternatives and solutions. In 2023, we have met all our internal KPIs regarding the products we sell: - Increasing purchase of seafood from low-impact fisheries - Increasing purchase of regenerative seafood - Reducing purchase of seafood from bottom contacting fisheries - Increasing purchase of seafood from land-based aquaculture We will strive to continue reducing our impacts on biodiversity by promoting low impact and small scale fisheries, land-based aquaculture and the brilliant regenerative seafood that is grown in the big blue. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/dCPQb6Ca #sustainabilityreport #nordward

Last week we had the incredible opportunity of visiting Angus McIntosh's #RegenerativeFarm in Stellenbosch, South Africa.   It has been a hands-on eye opening experience to see the ecological impacts and outcomes that Allan Savory's holistic farming methodologies have had on the landscape.   Indeed, whilst farms close by were neatly lined-up, trimmed, and shocking green - #FarmerAngus's resembled what we can assume the original pastures in the area looked like: a variety of indigenous grass species amidst a constant buzzing of insects and wildlife.   Whilst of course the main challenge remains how to feed a hungry planet, Angus's farm stands as a beacon of hope - showcasing how managing soil health & nutrient content through grazing, allows for livestock production in favour of sustainability and regeneration.   What struck me the most?   👷♂️ Large herbivores are the most effective ecosystem engineers and replicating their natural grazing patterns and behaviours in the wild allows farmers to naturally enrich the soil quality . 🚜 More than half of all cultivated land is devoted to animal feed production (soya, corn etc..) that have significant negative long-term impacts on human health and the environment. https://lnkd.in/eDJVseHx 🐫 Meat/dairy products & Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) are only two of the many outcomes that result from Allan Savory's fight against desertification. Enhanced microbial activity, soil quality, water retention capacity and resilience to climate shocks are only a few amongst an ever growing list.   Yet my question remains, in light of a growing global food demand - can switching to regenerative livestock grazing compete with the global meat production or should it be mostly valued as a tool to fight desertification? 💬 Would love to hear your thoughts Senken  #WeAreAllFarmersByProxy #Desertification #Regeneration #Holisticgrazing #CarbonTunnelVision #Biomimicry #regenerativeagriculture

Can responsible fish farming actually benefit our oceans? 💭 The answer is YES and here's why: – Responsible aquaculture reduces pressure on wild fish populations, allowing them to recover. – New technologies can minimize environmental impact while maximizing healthy fish production. – Aquaculture helps meet the growing global need for seafood, providing a healthy protein source. By embracing sustainability, fostering innovation, and collaborating across the value chain, we can drive positive change and create a resilient future for the aquaculture industry and our planet. Let's commit to a sustainable future, support responsible practices, and make a lasting impact on our oceans and communities. 🌊🐟 P.S. Let us know in the comments—what other sustainable food practices you'd like to learn about? #SustainableAquaculture #BlueEconomy #FishFarming #OceanConservation #AquacultureInnovation #ResponsibleSeafood #SustainableFuture

Just launched - World Economic Forum – spotlight organizations accelerating progress towards more sustainable aquaculture and GSI is featured!   The case study expands on WEF’s Global Sustainable Aquaculture Roadmap, highlighting how collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and data alignment can create an environment that shifts aquaculture systems towards a more sustainable future. Read the full case study to learn about GSI’s model of pre-competitive collaboration and how it can drive change at speed and scale, not only in aquaculture but across the food system.   https://lnkd.in/gYi5pVyB   #SustainableAquaculture #WorldEconomicForum