NEWS 74 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE January 2025 Onda, the largest contract research organization in Canada specializing in aquaculture research, is working with the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) on a new Canola AgriScience Cluster research project examining the use of canola-based feed meal for sustainable aquaculture production, with the goal of expanding the market for Canadian canola and providing a sustainable alternative for aquafeed. The Canola AgriScience Cluster is a five-year research program funded under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership with contributions from the CCC, Alberta Canola, SaskOilseeds, Manitoba Canola Growers and the Ontario Canola Growers Association. Under this funding partnership, a total of 17 projects will be carried out in collaboration with public research institutions across Canada. Aquaculture has become an essential source of global protein, but concerns about the environmental impact of fish feed ingredients have prompted the industry to seek more sustainable alternatives. Onda CEO, Myrna Gillis stated, “As global demand for seafood continues to rise, the need for sustainable practices in aquaculture has become more pressing than ever. By advancing research into alternative feed sources, Onda and the canola sector are helping the industry meet these challenges head-on while working to unlock new markets for Canadian canola.” The 18-month research project will evaluate the use of Canadian canola meal in fish feed and its impact on growth, disease resistance and the environment. Objectives of this study are to update nutrient digestibility values and provide new data on its use in aquaculture, as well as a life cycle analysis on canola meal in salmon feed. The research will involve Onda’s Nutrition, Health, FeedTech and LabTech business units and will culminate in shared research and dissemination of the findings. Read more>> Onda to focus on canola meal for sustainable aqua feed Lebanon-based UTRIX, a producer of premixes, concentrates and feed additives, announced that its key feed additives and mycotoxin binders received the HALAL certification from Dar El Fatwa. The company states that these products are designed to improve poultry and ruminant performance, feed quality and safety, as well as the safety and quality of drinking water in poultry farms. Michel Daher, Business Support Director, commented on the announcement: “We are confident that this Halal certification will open the door to new markets for our innovative solutions in the Middle East region. This milestone underscores our commitment to meeting the diverse needs of our customers while adhering to the highest standards of quality and safety.” Read more>> UTRIX aims to open new markets with Halal certification
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