Sustainability

An in-depth look at sustainable aquaculture feeds and ingredients

In today's context of growing global food demand, sustainable aquaculture shoulders the dual responsibility of ensuring food supply and maintaining ecological balance. Sustainable aquaculture feed and ingredients are undoubtedly key factors in this field. ​

Improve efficiency and reduce environmental burden​

Sustainable aquaculture feed is committed to improving feed production and conversion efficiency. Through advanced production technology and precise nutritional formula design, it ensures that the nutrients in the feed can be efficiently absorbed and utilized by farmed organisms. This not only promotes the growth of fish and seafood and reduces feed waste, but also significantly reduces environmental problems such as water pollution caused by feed residues. For example, new enzyme preparations and probiotics are added to feed to improve the intestinal health of farmed organisms and enhance digestive function, thereby improving feed conversion rate, reducing adverse impacts on the environment, and laying the foundation for sustainable development.

Protecting the ocean and exploring alternative resources

Marine resources are not inexhaustible. Traditional aquaculture feeds rely heavily on fish meal and fish oil, which have limited sources and overfishing will disrupt the ecological balance of the ocean. In order to protect marine resources, we must actively seek alternatives. Through in-depth research, we have found a variety of alternative plant protein sources, such as soy protein, pea protein, etc., which can meet the protein needs of farmed organisms after special processing. At the same time, emerging raw materials such as algae and insect protein are gradually coming into view. Algae are rich in high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids, while insect protein has the advantages of high protein, low fat and short growth cycle. The development and utilization of these alternative raw materials can greatly reduce dependence on traditional marine raw materials and protect the marine ecology. ​

Innovation-driven, empowering healthy farming

Research and innovation are the core driving force for the development of sustainable aquaculture feeds. We will deeply explore the physiological characteristics, nutritional needs and health status of farmed fish and seafood, and develop targeted innovative feeds based on this. For example, we will develop feeds rich in specific immune-enhancing factors to enhance the immunity of farmed organisms, reduce the incidence of diseases, and reduce the use of antibiotics and other drugs. We will use precision nutrition technology to customize feed formulas according to farmed organisms at different growth stages, achieve precise feeding, improve feed utilization, and enhance the production performance of farmed organisms.

Scientific proportions to achieve ecological balance

Sustainable aquaculture feeds pursue a scientific balance of raw materials. Mixing fish raw materials with carefully selected plant raw materials in appropriate proportions can not only ensure that the feed provides a comprehensive range of essential proteins, oils, vitamins and minerals to meet the growth needs of farmed organisms, but also minimize the consumption of limited marine resources. This balanced formula not only helps the healthy growth of farmed organisms, but also maintains the stability of the ecosystem and ensures the sustainability of aquaculture.

Reduce impact and optimize supply chain management​

From the perspective of the entire supply chain, reduce the impact on the environment. Optimize energy consumption in the feed production process, use clean energy and energy-saving equipment to reduce carbon emissions. In the transportation link, rationally plan logistics routes, reduce transportation mileage, and reduce energy consumption. At the same time, by analyzing the carbon footprint of feed products in the supply chain, identify key links and take targeted measures to improve, improve the environmental management system, and promote the entire industry to develop in a green and sustainable direction.

Adhere to standards and promote industry development​

In the process of aquaculture feed production, we strictly follow high standards of labor practices. We ensure that employees and all workers in the supply chain work in a safe, healthy and ethical environment. A good working environment can improve employee enthusiasm and production efficiency, and ensure the quality and stability of feed production. At the same time, feed production plays a positive role in promoting the economic development of local communities, creating employment opportunities, promoting economic prosperity in rural areas, and realizing the organic combination of industrial development and social responsibility.

Continuous evaluation to respond to market changes​

Faced with the instability of prices and supply of traditional important feed ingredients such as fish meal, aquaculture feed companies need to be highly flexible and adaptable. It is crucial to establish a continuous and extensive raw material evaluation system and conduct comprehensive chemical, technical and biological tests on potential raw materials. Advanced rapid analytical methods are used in the laboratory to obtain detailed property data of raw materials. These raw materials are then made into feed, and growth tests and digestibility tests are carried out on farmed organisms in actual farming environments. Through large-scale data collection and analysis, databases and models are established to gain a deep understanding of the relationship between raw material characteristics and feed effects. With this information, companies can flexibly respond to market fluctuations during procurement and formulation, always ensure the production of nutritionally optimized and sustainable aquaculture feeds, and promote the steady development of the entire industry.

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