NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2025 103 Organized by DLG Benelux and the European Algae Biomass Association (EABA), the AlgaEurope 2025 Conference is set to take place in Riga, Latvia, from 9-12 December 2025, bringing together the global algae community for four days of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange. The event is expected to welcome over 400 participants from across academia, research, and industry, making it one of the most significant annual gatherings dedicated to algae biomass. This year’s conference has received 245 abstract submissions, reflecting the diversity and innovation within the algae sector. Topics cover a broad spectrum including biorefinery, biostimulants, cosmetics, feed, food, and regulatory frameworks. Following a review by the Conference Committee, selected authors will present their research as speakers or through poster sessions. The conference program, now available online, features a rich variety of scientific and industry presentations highlighting the latest research and commercial advancements in algae cultivation, processing, and applications. Sessions will explore emerging technologies, sustainability strategies, and market opportunities, complemented by keynotes from renowned experts Helena Abreu from Portugal, Avigad Vonshak from Israel, Poul Erik Jensen from Denmark, and Leonel Pereira from Portugal. The poster area and awards will spotlight leading research, with the Poster Presentation Awards - Gold, Silver, and Bronze - selected by the AlgaEurope Evaluation Committee. Participants can also cast their vote for the Audience Award through the AlgaEurope App, ensuring lively engagement throughout the event. Read more>> Norway-based SalMar and Lerøy are taking a new step in developing the country’s aquaculture through a joint initiative on the next generation of closed production technology – Aquatraz C2. For both companies, this is part of their innovation-driven strategy to develop and test various technologies for the future of aquaculture. The project includes the construction of six Aquatraz C2 units supplied by Seafarming Systems. The technology has been developed in collaboration with SalMar and Lerøy, building on experience from both the Aquatraz S1 delivered to Lerøy and the first four Aquatraz units developed for SalMar. Each unit has a water volume of 70,000 m³, with six water intakes at a depth of 35 metres to ensure lice-free water and effective water exchange. This will double the volume of closed production capacity in Norway. “If everything goes according to plan, the first fish will be stocked in these units in the first quarter of 2027, with full operations from 2028,” says Frode Arntsen, CEO of SalMar ASA. Parts of the construction will be produced in modules in China, while assembly will take place at a Norwegian shipyard. The project also involves technology suppliers from Norway and Europe. The aim has been reported as to help solve key challenges related to salmon lice and emissions. Read more>> AlgaEurope 2025 set to unite experts in Latvia SalMar and Lerøy partner for closed aquaculture systems Photo: DLG Photo: BearFotos | Shutterstock
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