NEWS 84 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2023 Blue Aqua achieved the Aquaculture Stewardship Certification (ASC) for their shrimp farming facility situated in Neo Tiew, Singapore, marking it as the sole farm in Singapore to receive this recognition for responsible farming practices. This standard addresses the potential environmental and social impacts of farming, including loss of biodiversity, use of feed and water resources, disease management, and effects on local communities. To become certified, farms must demonstrate that they minimise their impact on the surrounding natural environment, limit the use of antibiotics, and adhere to social responsibility. The urban in-land shrimp farm developed by Blue Aqua has allowed it to both limit environmental impact and create value as a result of land and sea water limitations. The 1.3 hectares farm currently produces 120 tonnes of naturally farmed shrimp annually being sold to restaurants and grocery chains island-wide. “At Blue Aqua our dedication lies in making considerable strides towards enhancing the sustainability of our farming activities while striving to attain the utmost levels of environmental and social performance. We acknowledge that transparency holds a significant place, and we recognize the necessity to assess our progress in meeting our sustainability objectives,” said Dr Farshad Shishehchian, CEO & Founder of Blue Aqua International Group. Read more>> Blue Aqua obtains Aquaculture Stewardship Certification (ASC) for responsible shrimp farming ADM, one of the global leaders in human, animal and pet nutrition, announced the release of a new insights report that details market growth potential within the pet nutrition arena. Today’s pet parents are increasingly concerned about the holistic, individualized health and wellness of their pets. This heightened focus mirrors people’s proactive approach to their own overall well-being – a signal that the humanization of pets trend has gone mainstream. Notably, projections indicate the pet nutrition category could grow to nearly $150 billion by 2026. “Many of the global drivers ADM has identified to power growth in human nutrition are equally relevant to propel growth in pet nutrition, including the themes of balanced wellness, proactive personalization and seeking sustainability,” said Jorge Martínez, ADM’s Global President of Pet Nutrition. “We’re making our industry-leading insights available to pet food brands around the world so they can create new offerings that satisfy rising consumer demand.” Read more>> ADM shares key opportunities for innovation in pet nutrition market
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