Plant-based for seafood are being produced using a range of ingredients and processes. The growth of the sector has largely been spearheaded by start-ups, many of which claim to be providing an ethical and sustainable alternative to farmed and wild-caught seafood. As the sector evolves, it is now also beginning to attract the attention of...

The cellular structure of seaweeds comprises indigestible fibres or complex polysaccharides, which are used as thickening additives or gelling agents in a range of processed foods and in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and other industries. To date, only a handful of seaweed species have been used commercially as animal feed additives. Two main reasons underpin the use of seaweeds as dietary...

Although welfare protocols for fish have been developed in the past, indicators are species specific and peer-reviewed journals do not contain any tilapia welfare protocol assessments.  The new tilapia welfare assessment protocol was disaggregated into four aspects: health, environment, behaviour and nutrition. If any problem regarding any of these aspects is found, actions need to be taken to improve it,...

The document is a brief of a specific aquaculture innovation. It contains information on the technique and approach used, scope and scale of application, accessibility and the outcome and benefits of the innovation. Gene editing holds significant potential to enhance selective breeding. While selective breeding has been successful, it is limited by the heritability of the trait. Gene editing also prevents...

WorldFish under MYSAP programme promoted the production of dried powder made from small indigenous fish species and piloted portable fish driers, designed to reduce contamination risks. The drier keeps the fish covered while drying them, thereby reducing the contamination risk and the pilot test demonstrated improved safety. The dried small indigenous fish powder was promoted as a complementary food for...