NEWS 88 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2025 Canadian contract research organization specializing in aquaculture health, nutrition and innovation, Onda was awarded funding from the prestigious Ignition Fund. This grant will support the development of rapid diagnostic test kits designed to enhance disease detection and management in aquaculture, Onda explains. The Ignition Fund, an initiative by Innovation PEI, is a competitive-based fund for entrepreneurs seeking startup capital for a new innovative business venture or to develop and launch a new innovative product. The fund invests seed capital that allows successful applicants to turn their ideas into tangible and viable businesses. Through this support, the Ignition Fund helps fuel the growth of innovation-driven enterprises across Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada. With this funding, Onda points out it will advance its work in creating user-friendly, field-deployable diagnostic kits that enable aquaculture producers to quickly and accurately detect pathogens affecting fish and shellfish health. Currently, there is a lack of on-the-farm testing options that deliver rapid results, and Onda is seizing this opportunity to fill that gap and help farmers respond to health challenges more quickly and effectively. Read more>> Evonik demonstrated the efficiency and sustainability advantages of its innovative animal nutrition product and service portfolio at the China Feed Industry Expo 2025, which took place in Qingdao from April 18-20. “At Evonik, we go beyond for sustainability, collaborating closely with local customers to promote healthy and affordable feed production while reducing ecological footprints. We aim to support them further through the measurable positive impacts of our products and concepts,” said Madeline Tan, Regional Head of Animal Nutrition at Evonik for Asia Pacific. Selected highlights from Evonik that were featured at China Feed Industry Expo 2025 include: • Sustainable Solutions: Evonik showcased how its portfolio enhances efficient and sustainable animal protein production. Notably, a comparison of life cycle assessment for MetAMINO® (DL-methionine) versus other industrially available methionine sources reveals that MetAMINO® has a product carbon footprint that is approximately 35% lower than the industry average. • Innovative Probiotics: In a significant debut, Evonik Vland Biotech, the joint venture established in 2023 that specializes in animal gut health and functional additive solutions, introduced Ecobiol®, a poultry-focused probiotic product, marking the first registered feed-grade Bacillus subtilis product in mainland China. By improving feed conversion, reducing mortality and improving animal performance, under challenging conditions Ecobiol® can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in broiler production by up to 5%, as measured by Evonik's comparative lifecycle assessment. Read more>> Onda secures grant to develop rapid diagnostic test kits for aquaculture Evonik highlights sustainability benefits of portfolio
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