NEWS 90 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2025 The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) announced the keynote speakers for its annual Responsible Seafood Summit, which will take place in Cartagena, Colombia, from September 29 to October 2, 2025. The theme of this year’s summit is impact, and the agenda is designed to spark meaningful conversations and real-world solutions to the seafood industry’s most pressing challenges, according to the announcement. “The seafood industry has a huge impact on hundreds of millions of people’s lives. The expert speakers we have convened will explore the ways in which seafood impacts global food security, human health, economies and the environment,” said Jamie Wright, Program Director for the Summit. “Our CEO Mike Kocsis will challenge attendees to think about the impacts that their businesses have and how they can extend their influence to drive continual improvement in both seafood production and procurement. If you’re a seafood professional who drives sustainability initiatives at your company or beyond, the Responsible Seafood Summit is tailor made for you.” Dr. Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted, Director for Nutrition, Health and Food Security Impact Area Platform at the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (CGIAR), will open the Summit and explore the impact that seafood and seafood production can have on global food security and the challenge of providing protein to areas of the world that need it most. Read more>> Corbion, an Amsterdam-based company specialising in sustainable ingredients, and USbased biotech company Kuehnle AgroSystems (KAS) entered into a strategic partnership to develop and commercialize a high-quality, natural astaxanthin derived from non-GMO heterotrophic algae. “This partnership reinforces our commitment to sustainable, science-based solutions,” said Robert Jan de Voogd, General Manager, Algae Ingredients North America at Corbion. “KAS’ technology offers a strong foundation to deliver high-quality natural astaxanthin to customers looking for a clean-label alternative.” Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant and red-orange carotenoid pigment found in various aquatic organisms, including microalgae, salmon, and shrimp. It is widely recognized both for its human health benefits and as a key feed ingredient for salmon and other aquaculture species. Currently, most commercially available astaxanthin is either chemically synthesized for aquaculture use or derived from the phototrophic microalgae Haematococcus for human health applications. Corbion and KAS aim to provide a natural, algae-derived alternative produced through controlled fermentation of non-GMO, heterotrophic Haematococcus, the primary natural source of astaxanthin. “We’re proud to collaborate with Corbion to scale our technology and make premium algae-derived antioxidants more accessible worldwide,” expressed Claude Kaplan, CEO of KAS. Read more>> GSA reveals keynote speakers for Responsible Seafood Summit Corbion and KAS partner for algae-based astaxanthin Photo: GSA Photo: Freepik
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