NEWS 100 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE June 2025 IFFO’s 2025 Members’ Meeting, held on 13th and 14th May in Madrid, Spain, came to a close, with a record 267 delegates from 36 countries. Twenty-one speakers explored market trends and market drivers as well as the use of marine ingredients in animal farming and their role in human health. Speakers highlighted promising global perspectives for aquaculture: With a projected 22% growth by 2050, aquaculture will play a crucial role in maintaining aquatic animal consumption at current levels. “This expansion is not just necessary; it is achievable, thanks to the advancements in responsible practices and innovation. We now have tangible evidence that well-managed fisheries are delivering results. This is a testament to the effectiveness of science-based policies and industry collaboration,” noted Petter Martin, IFFO’s Director General. Presentations covered the growing efficiency in raw material use. Despite aquaculture’s rapid growth, it has not required increased volumes of fish from the ocean to produce fishmeal and fish oil. This is a direct result of the precision nutrition approach, where marine ingredients play a strategic role at key stages of fish growth, and which has become a cornerstone of aquafeed formulation. With 40% of marine ingredients coming from fish by-products, the industry is looking at maximizing the value of marine resources and minimizing waste. Read more>> IFFO's 2025 Members’ Meeting concludes with record attendance The awards ceremony for the Pet Vision Awards and the NEXT Award for Pet Innovators 2025 took place at the heart of Zoomark 2025, held at BolognaFiere. These awards recognize the most innovative and original products in the pet food and pet care sectors, as part of the 21st edition of the international trade show that ran from May 5th to 7th. On the stage of the Innovation Corner in Hall 16, located within the Pet Vision area – a showcase of excellence featuring over 1,000 new products presented by Zoomark exhibitors – the winners were announced. Selected by a panel of international pet industry journalists, the awards honor the products and services that best embody the four key megatrends shaping the future of the pet industry. The winners in each category, presented by Paola Cane, CEO of MiaSolution, have been announced as: • Representing the Value for Money megatrend, which identifies products and services with a high quality-price ratio, VisioFocus Animal by Tecnimed S.r.l. claims the first prize: A contactless infrared thermometer that measures pets' temperature directly from the eye, combining precision and practicality with excellent value for money. • For the Green Transition megatrend, Lunch Boxes for Dogs & Cats by Viozois Sa, the pet food range presented in an original 100% recyclable lunch box, free from composite materials, combining environmental sustainability, ease of use, and optimal food preservation, wins among the products and services that stand out for environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Read more>> Zoomark 2025 celebrates innovators of pet industry
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