AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety & Value-Add: Kenya’s Global Tilapia became the first Kenyan fish processor to earn FSSC 22000, a move aimed at unlocking higher-value domestic and international buyers. Waste-to-Protein Innovation: Researchers report an extreme microalga that can turn shrimp processing waste and aquaculture sludge into protein-rich biomass, with high levels of phycocyanin. Aquaculture Expansion & Exports: Indonesia’s lobster farming trials in Batam produced market-sized lobsters sold to Singapore, pointing to wider regional scale-up. Feed & Livestock Linkages: Olam Agri launched its Tru Value cattle feed range in Nigeria, extending its feed business beyond poultry and aquaculture. Regional Policy & Enforcement: Ghana’s fisheries enforcement push targets illegal fishing to protect stocks, jobs, and food security. IUU Crackdown: Nigeria’s Navy handed over three vessels for further action after concerns over restricted-area fishing and documentation. Industry Moves: Cooke relaunched Avramar’s Greece operations as Cooke Hellas after its acquisition. Research & Monitoring: A phage-based approach is reported to disinfect MDR aquaculture tailwater by targeting Vibrio and suppressing resistance genes.
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