NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2025 111 The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) held its 57th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Stockholm, Sweden, on May 22–23, 2025, gathering aquaculture professionals, national associations, policymakers, and experts from across Europe. The event focused on key issues affecting the sector while celebrating innovation, leadership, and sustainability in European fish farming. FEAP’s actions were presented, including its active contribution to the development of the European Ocean Pact, a strategic initiative by the European Commission aimed at ensuring healthy, resilient, and productive oceans. FEAP explains it advocates for a strong integration of sustainable fish farming within the pact, emphasizing the sector’s vital role in providing nutritious food, supporting coastal economies, and reducing pressure on wild fish stocks. Through policy engagement and evidence-based contributions, FEAP promotes fish farming as a solution-based industry, calling for greater recognition of its environmental, social, and economic benefits, and aligning its importance on food production and sovereignty objectives. By aligning aquaculture with the pact’s goals, FEAP seeks to position the sector as a cornerstone of a responsible and forward-looking European ocean policy. FEAP’s initial input on the Vision 2040 for Aquaculture and Fisheries was discussed. In this context, FEAP envisions a future where, by 2040, European fish farming is competitive, impactful, environmentally sustainable, and socially accepted, making it an attractive career path for future generations. Read more>> Halter, a technology company aiming to increase productivity on US cattle ranches with its virtual fencing and animal management system, raised $100M in a Series D fundraising round, valuing the company at $1 billion. The round was led by BOND, a global technology investment firm, with new investment from NewView and continued support from early investors Bessemer Venture Partners, DCVC, Blackbird, Icehouse Ventures and Promus Ventures. Craig Piggott, CEO and Founder of Halter, says, “Halter was built with our early ranchers and farmers – we wouldn’t be here without them. We’re deeply grateful for their trust. This capital will help unlock productivity gains for even more ranchers.” Halter is one of the leading systems to run a cattle ranch. The Halter system includes a smart collar for each cow, towers for connectivity, and an app that lets ranchers manage their cattle and pasture from their phone. Cattle are guided by the collar’s sound and vibration cues. Ranchers can virtually fence, move, and monitor their cattle 24/7. “Halter ranchers are more profitable and get better outcomes for the environment and their animals. Halter ranchers increase productivity through rotational grazing, increased carrying capacity, and reduced workload – while improving soil health and regenerative land management,” explains Piggott. Read more>> FEAP holds 57th Annual General Meeting in Sweden Halter raises $100m to scale digital livestock management in US Photo: FEAP Photo: Freepik
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