Aquaculture & Fisheries

The conference is anchored around the theme “Aquaculture Driving Blue Transformation,” with a strong focus on how sustainable aquaculture can support resilient food systems and economic growth.

This number signals rising investor interest in a sector that is now gaining a lot of interest.

This allocation represents a reduction of around US$3.6 million compared to 2025, when PIISAH received US$26 million in funding.

Mowi will retain its existing feed business unit ensuring that production stays in-house while benefiting from Skretting’s formulations.

The new facility will manufacture 48,000 tonnes of animal feed and 15,000 tonnes of aquatic feed annually.

The project forms part of Project Willow, the Scottish government’s initiative to transform Grangemouth into a hub for green technologies.

Hy-D® can now be used commercially in aquaculture across the European Union, effective from December 31, 2025.

The shrimp project is structured to provide consistent shrimp yields and it aims to supply both domestic markets and regional demand.

Nelson will lead aquafeed market development initiatives, provide specialised technical support to key customers, and work closely with the company’s R&D and engineering teams to optimise feed quality, processing efficiency.

The project is expected to generate jobs in hatchery work, grow out activities, processing, transport and technical services.