Sustainable Aquafeeds: Technological Innovation and Novel Ingredients

Aquaculture is a rapidly growing protein-producing industry that utilizes efficient feed to offer competitive prices compared to terrestrial proteins. Sustainable Aquafeeds: Technological Innovation and Novel Ingredients explores the evolution of feeds, addresses challenges, and highlights the potential of innovative ingredients to meet the growing demand for aquafood. The book encourages collaboration between NGOs, researchers, and private partnerships to replace wild-caught ingredients and support the scaling of alternative aquaculture feed ingredients.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Aquaculture, the youngest, fastest-growing, and most dynamic protein-producing industry, holds a significant advantage over terrestrial protein sources. By efficiently utilizing feed, aquaculture enables farmed fish to be competitively priced, making it a promising solution for meeting the growing global demand for seafood. In Sustainable Aquafeeds: Technological Innovation and Novel Ingredients, we delve into the present and future evolution of feeds, address the current challenges faced by the aquaculture industry, and explore how advancements in technologies and ingredients can produce aquafoods to cater to the increasing world population.

This comprehensive book features contributions from international experts who provide a comprehensive profile of the aquafeed industry, including factors influencing the supplies and prices of key ingredients. An entire set of chapters is dedicated to discussing the scientific advances and feed industry initiatives that align with modern consumer trends. These strategies encompass the use of novel ingredients for nutrient supplementation and the enhancement of their utilization through genetic selection.

The authors of this book aspire to ignite a collaborative effort among NGOs, researchers, and private partnerships to replace wild-caught ingredients with innovative, alternative aquaculture feed ingredients. These include bacterial meals, plant-based proteins, algae, and yeast, which offer potential solutions to address the sustainability and nutritional challenges of aquaculture. By accelerating and supporting the scaling of these alternative ingredients, we can contribute to the growth and sustainability of the aquaculture industry while providing a healthier and more sustainable source of protein for a growing global population.

Weight: 684g
Dimension: 177 x 254 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032120720