Feed & Additive Magazine Issue 3 April 2021

SPECIAL STORY 60 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2021 By Derya Yıldız F ish takes its place in the diet as a part of cultural tradi- tions in many regions. Fish, which has an excellent profile in terms of nutritional value, is an extremely valuable source of protein, fatty ac- ids, vitamins, minerals, and essen- tial micronutrients. Especially the development in the awareness of healthy nutrition and the increase in the level of economic welfare have led to the consumption habits to change and the demand for fish consumption to increase. This change in food consumption habits has an important role in the growth of the aquaculture market. Today, aquaculture is considered an absolute necessity in meeting the food supply and demand. The Shining Star of the Sector: FISH FARMING AND TRENDS Aquaculture is described as the fastest- growing area of animal food production. Especially the increase in the world population and the demand for healthy nutrition are the main factors in this growth. According to FAO data, approximately half of the fish consumed worldwide today are grown in these artificial environments. The market value of the rapidly growing aquaculture exceeds 285 billion dollars. By Derya Yıldız