ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2024 39 Louise Buttle Key Accounts Aqua Global, Animal Nutrition & Health dsm-firmenich Fabio Cervellione Director of Nutrition & Health Solution Aqua Global G.O. Johnsen AS HUNGRY: AQUACULTURE’S ROLE IN FILLING THE PROTEIN GAP Aquaculture plays an important part when it comes to filling the protein gap for the generations to come. To make this happen, the world will require another 30 to 40 million tons of fish and shrimp by 2030, which must be produced within planetary boundaries. Health and welfare are key drivers for sustainable aquaculture and depend on biotic and abiotic factors. Production efficiencies and profitability, the environmental footprint, antimicrobial resistance and food loss and waste all impact overall sustainability performance. Health and welfare challenges are present in all aquaculture systems. Poor results are often linked to industry reputational issues, as stakeholders across the value chain demand increased transparency. Sustainability reports play a pivotal role when it comes to company profiling. Factors such as mortality, welfare indicators, antibiotic treatment and sealice infestation levels are key sustainability metrics. SCIENCE-BASED TARGETS: HEALTH, WELFARE AND SUSTAINABILITY AMBITION Bacterial and viral diseases, external parasites, melanosis, skin wounds and environmental challenges are among many factors that can reduce proAquaculture is crucial for meeting future protein demands, needing an extra 30-40 million tons of fish and shrimp by 2030. Health and welfare in aquaculture drive sustainability, influencing production efficiency, environmental footprint, antimicrobial resistance, and food waste. In summary, better health and welfare reduce mortality and increase profitability, lowering CO2 emissions significantly and improving overall sustainability. SUPERCHARGED: HEALTH AND WELFARE RESULTS IN SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE IN AQUACULTURE
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