NEWS 84 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 Innovasea, a global leader in technologically advanced aquatic solutions for aquaculture and fish tracking, announced that it hired veteran fish farmer Erik Vis as its new aquaculture services lead. Vis has more than 20 years of global experience as a fish farm operator and manager, most recently as director of the fish business unit at Naqua, one of the world’s largest aquaculture operations, where he oversaw a 10,000-ton Barramundi operations with multiple sites in Saudi Arabia. “Erik brings a wealth of hands-on, egg-to-harvest mariculture knowledge that he will be able to share with clients who are starting fish farms or looking to expand or improve existing operations,” said David Kelly, CEO of Innovasea. “He has farmed all over the world in myriad environments, and his wisdom and insights bring an additional layer of expertise to Innovasea.” Before joining Naqua in 2020, Vis served as the general manager of Blue Ocean Mariculture’s Seriola farm in Hawaii, where he oversaw the initial development of a new processing facility. Before that, he was the director of operations at Open Blue in Panama, the largest submerged offshore cobia farm in the world, where he managed a staff of 100. Both companies are part of the Cuna del Mar portfolio of companies – which also includes Innovasea – and rely heavily on Innovasea technology, systems, and equipment. Read more>> Innovasea hires Erik Vis as aquaculture services lead The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is now accepting nominations through August 28 for its annual Friend of Pet Food Award, to be recognized at the upcoming AFIA Pet Food Conference on Jan. 30, 2024. Launched in 2019, the award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to support the growth of the pet food industry. “The AFIA Friend of Pet Food Award celebrates the unwavering dedication and pioneering spirit of those who contribute to the advancement of pet food research and innovation,” said Louise Calderwood, AFIA’s director of regulatory affairs. “It recognizes the tireless efforts of those committed to ensuring the well-being and happiness of our furry friends through cutting-edge nutritional discoveries. Their passion and commitment shape the future of pet nutrition, strengthening the bond between humans and their beloved animal companions." Read more>> AFIA accepts nominations for Friend of Pet Food Award
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