Each edition of VietShrimp Asia and Aquaculture Vietnam has expanded in scale, drawing more than 200 exhibitors and over 4,000 trade visitors from across Asia and beyond
In a pilot study conducted in 2023–2024, which served as a proof-of-concept, researchers achieved 4.3 MT of seabass per acre with an FCR of 1.2.
The palatability response was equivalent to that achieved with 3% squid meal, a long-established benchmark in shrimp feed formulations.
The project is expected to generate jobs in hatchery work, grow out activities, processing, transport and technical services.
The company argues that krill ingredients are increasingly relevant as Ecuador adopts automatic feeding systems and intensifies production.
The hike in tariffs discourage farmers from continuing to invest in shrimp culture that also incurs upfront costs of land lease, seed and feed.
The product joins other specialized lines in the Kona Bay portfolio, including Kona Bay Speed and Kona Bay Strength.
With shrimp farming representing one of the fastest-growing sectors in aquaculture, the move is set to reduce reliance on wild-caught fish and conventional feed resources.
Shrimp aquaculture has reached a critical juncture as low prices and persistent disease outbreaks continue to reduce survival rates and productivity.