NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 89 The aquaculture industry is experiencing a surge in demand for fish meal and fish oil, driven by the expansion of high-value species and more intensive farming practices, according to a recent RaboResearch report. However, this demand is clashing with stagnant marine ingredient availability and increasing vulnerability to supply shocks, particularly those linked to climate change and recurring El Niño events. As global aquaculture production continues to rise, the industry faces the significant challenge of ensuring a stable supply of essential omega-3 fatty acids and proteins amid stagnating marine ingredient availability. “From 2024 to 2033, the production of mid-value and high-value fed aquaculture species is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 3%, resulting in an increase of approximately 12 million metric tons over the next decade,” explains Novel Sharma, Seafood analyst for RaboResearch. This growth will be driven primarily by higher-trophic-level finfish and crustaceans, which rely heavily on wild-caught fisheries as their primary dietary sources of protein and lipids. The current supply of commercial feed ingredients, such as fish meal and fish oil, will be insufficient at current inclusion rates for this growth to materialize. Fish meal and fish oil, sourced from wild-caught fisheries, face limited prospects for supply growth. As supply remains stagnant and demand continues to rise, the gap between supply and demand is expected to narrow. Read more>> Aquaculture growth drives fish meal & fish oil shortages Photo: Sunisa Kanphian | Shutterstock Adisseo, in partnership with the European Landowners’ Organization (ELO), shared its article “Feeding the Future – Innovation and Sustainability in Animal Nutrition” in CountrySide Magazine, a platform where ideas, insights and perspectives on challenges that farmers face are shared, to highlight the role of innovative feeding strategies in supporting Europe’s dairy sector. As one of the global leaders in methionine production, Adisseo provides rumen-protected solutions that improve milk yield, protein, and fat, while reducing reliance on soybean meal, greenhouse gas emissions, and nitrogen excretion. These innovations directly contribute to farm profitability and environmental sustainability. With the EU dairy industry valued at €200 billion and facing environmental and competitive challenges, advanced feeding strategies are critical to its future resilience. Adisseo calls for an enabling EU policy framework that supports innovation, accelerates market access for feed solutions, and strengthens Europe’s competitiveness. “We welcome the European Commission’s Vision for the Future of Agriculture and are committed to contributing practical solutions that balance productivity, sustainability, and climate goals,” said Jean-François Rous, Chief Technology Officer at Adisseo. Through this collaboration with ELO, Adisseo is reportedly amplifying its commitment to sustainable dairy production, ensuring Europe remains at the forefront of animal nutrition innovation. Read more>> Adisseo highlights innovative feeding strategies for European dairy sector Photo: Freepik
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