West Sacramento, California. Nuseed® Nutritional, the nutritional seed technologies platform of Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF), announces that Evy Vikene has joined as the Aquaculture Lead for Europe/Norway. This is a new role that will support the adoption of Aquaterra Advanced Omega-3 Canola in the important Norwegian, UK and greater EU aquaculture markets. Ms. Vikene brings a […]
Food costs have been skyrocketing in recent years. According to the USDA, the price of foods purchased for home consumption increased more than 25% in 4 years, and the rising cost of ingredients, shipping, and labor means that this trend will only continue. The number of plates to be filled will also only grow as […]
This fall, the journal Sustainability will be publishing an article about how declining marine resources have fueled the development of new plant-based sources of omega-3, co-authored by members of the Nuseed and CSIRO teams, and Dr. Surinder Singh, the leader of CSIRO’s Plant Oil Engineering division. The special issue of Sustainability, “Marine Biotechnology for Sustainability […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE West Sacramento, CaliforniaJune 28, 2023 Nuseed Nutritional US Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF), welcomes the Norwegian Food Safety Authority’s (NFSA) decision to grant the approval of Aquaterra® Omega-3 oil for use in fish feed applications. Aquaterra is derived from Nuseed® Omega-3 Canola – the world’s first plant-based source of […]
Over the last few years, several feeding trials published in leading scientific journals have shown that Aquaterra omega-3 canola oil is not only safe for consumption by farmed fish, but also that fish fed diets rich in this alternative source of omega-3 fatty acids display the same growth and performance benefits as fish fed traditional fish […]
The World Ocean Council (WOC), in partnership with Special Interest Films, is producing Ocean Titans, a series of films focused on pioneers in ocean sciences and industries. The films aim to highlight those who are preserving and fostering healthy oceanic environments for the benefit of future generations, while also ensuring the growth of responsible, environmentally […]
Over the last 20 years, the availability of fish oil has been on the decline. The aquaculture industry has responded by reducing the use of fish oil in feed formulas, replacing it with steadily increasing volumes of vegetable oil. However, conventional vegetable oils are not a one-to-one replacement for fish oil due to their lack […]
Quality is paramount for salmon consumers, and buyers discern with their eyes. Consistent color and lack of dark spots are indicators of quality, and seafood consumers look for both in selecting the best fillets. To produce these desirable qualities, salmon must eat nutritious diets, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA and EPA, which have […]
A Norwegian team representing a collaboration between members of the Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research (Nofima), Norwegian University of Life Sciences faculty, and others has published a paper in the British Journal of Nutrition*, reporting the results of a study on the effects of introducing increased levels of EPA and DHA into […]
In a recent study published in the Frontiers in Nutrition journal, Nuseed Omega-3 Canola oil was once again endorsed by experts for product safety. In this case, the peer-reviewed, high-impact journal focuses on nutrition, sustainable diets, and human health. The study concludes Nuseed Omega-3 Canola oil and meal are safe to consume in human foods, […]
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