NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE June 2025 13 IFFO – The Marine Ingredients Organization unveiled that, in March 2025, total cumulative fishmeal production reported in its market intelligence* increased by approximately 29% compared to the same period in 2024. This increase was reportedly primarily influenced by a significant uptick in Peru, while Chile, the USA, Spain and the African countries also reported a positive performance compared to January-March 2024. As for fish oil, total cumulative output for the year through March 2025 was 34% up year over year, again mainly driven by Peru. The other regions reported a positive trend in cumulative fish oil production compared to January-March 2025, with the exception of the European countries. China’s latest fishing bans were implemented on May 1st. Until the next fishing season in August and September, most of the raw materials to produce fishmeal and fish oil will come from frozen fish and raw materials imports (such as sardine raw materials). Farmgate prices for several species with high fishmeal dietary needs have exceeded year-ago levels. As a result, higher domestic production of aquaculture, and better demand for marine ingredients is anticipated throughout 2025, IFFO states. Similarly, pig farmers have expressed growing optimism for the second half of the year, prompting an acceleration in piglet purchases. Strong, unexpected demand for piglets to date is likely to drive up piglet feed production and fishmeal consumption in 2025. According to the announcement, prices of plantbased feed ingredients—such as soybean meal, corn, and rapeseed meal—have risen due to supply constraints exacerbated partially by the ongoing trade conflict. In response, feed producers are actively seeking alternatives to soybean meal or reducing its inclusion in feed formulas to better manage overall costs. Read more>> IFFO: Global fishmeal and fish oil production up in Q1 The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and Zoetis launched the Dairy Health, Efficiency & Resource Dynamics (Dairy HERD) Initiative. The goal for this $1.3 million research collaboration was unveiled as to advance research in animal health, ensure the economic viability of the U.S. dairy industry and improve environmental outcomes. FFAR is currently accepting research proposals requesting between $500,000 and $1 million per project for projects lasting up to two years. The required matching funds for this opportunity have been secured, but additional matching funds are encouraged. “FFAR is excited to partner with DMI and Zoetis to fill critical animal health research gaps. This research initiative will not only help to increase profitability for farmers but also support the dairy industry in achieving their stewardship objectives,” said Jasmine Bruno, Ph.D., Scientific Program Director - Cultivating Thriving Production Systems at FFAR. Read more>> Dairy HERD Initiative aims to fill critical animal health research gaps
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