By utilizing the black soldier fly larvae meal as a substitution for marine fishmeal in the diet of pangasius, we aim to improve the nutritional quality of our fish, reduce our ecological footprint and contribute to sustainable aquaculture.
At Vinh Hoan, we take pride in our dedication to aquaculture sustainability and traceability. With 26 farms encompassing nearly 600 hectares along the fertile Mekong River basin, we are fully committed to upholding our values. This commitment is solidified by our extensive certifications, such as BAP, ASC, and Global GAP. We consistently push the boundaries of research by innovating farming methods to boost productivity and provide our valued customers with the utmost quality pangasius.
In recent years, the global aquaculture industry has been on a quest for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions to meet the increasing demand for seafood. One promising innovation in this regard is the utilization of insect meal as an alternative fishmeal source. At Vinh Hoan Pangasius Hatchery, we are thrilled to share our latest endeavor of testing on black soldier fly larvae meal and its potential benefits for both the environment and our fish.
Pangasius holds immense potential for sustainable aquaculture due to its fast growth rate and low feed conversion rate. By incorporating insect meal into their diet, our hatchery aims to achieve several significant advantages:
Dry black soldier fly larvae meal contains 40.01-61.4% protein, 13.34-38.9% lipid, 8.0-12.3% crude fiber, and 7.7-19.7% ash. Thus, it can offer a well-balanced nutritional profile, providing essential amino acids, fats, and minerals required for healthy fish growth and their meat quality. This enhanced diet can result in improved fish health, reduced mortality rates, and increased resistance to diseases thanks to the anti-microbial peptides contained in black soldier fly larvae proteins. Another beneficial factor is that insect-based protein sources do not compete with humans, so they are very suitable for use as animal feed ingredients.
Traditional fishmeal production heavily relies on wild-caught fish, contributing to overfishing and ecological imbalances. In contrast, insect meal is produced through bioconversion of organic waste, which helps to reduce the strain on marine ecosystems and promotes a more sustainable approach to aquaculture.
As the demand for fishmeal continues to rise, its price remains volatile. Insect meal, on the other hand, offers a more stable and cost-effective alternative, ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality feed while reducing production costs in the long run.
Additionally, this farming development model also helps Vinh Hoan solve and improve the problem of traceability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam seafood exports in April 2024 reached 770 million USD, up 4% over the same period last year. Exports of tuna, pangasius, crab, and mollusc shells all recorded positive growth. However, shrimp exports were equivalent to April 2023, and exports of cephalopod, and some other marine fish species were still lower than in the same period. Cumulatively, in the first 4 months of 2024, seafood exports reached a total of 2.7 billion USD, up 6% over the same period in 2023.
HALCERT, operating under QUACERT, will oversee certification activities and facilitate discussions, training and international cooperation in the Halal sector.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a continuous decline in the second half of 2023, in the first quarter of 2024, Vietnam's seafood exports showed signs of a slight recovery with an increase of 6.5% over the same period last year, reaching nearly 2 billion USD. Exports made a strong breakthrough in January, before the Lunar New Year, but tended to slow down in February and March.
The south-central province of Binh Dinh has shown a strong determination in handling any fishing vessels that have no registration, fishing licences and certificates proving their seaworthiness (“three no's” fishing vessels), as part of the efforts to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) NAVICO has announced that it has closed the value chain for pangasius fish by ensuring 100% self-sufficiency in feed for aquaculture and raw fish production, creating favorable conditions for a breakthrough in this year's business results.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On April 23, 2024, the 30th Global Seafood Exhibition opened at the Fira Gran Via Exhibition Center in Barcelona, Spain. Many seafood processing and exporting units from Vietnam participated in the exhibition. At this year's exhibition, deep-processed seafood products continued to attract significant attention and preference from a large number of participants.
(vasep.com.vn) Through the first quarter of the year, in a context where the shrimp industry still faced many risks, shrimp exporting enterprises still showed efforts and determination in production and business.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of this year, Vietnam's shrimp exports reached over 686 million USD, an increase of 14% over the same period in 2023.
Having identified its weakness in 2023, entering the first quarter of 2024, Vietnam's shrimp industry has undergone a clear change, reflected through increases in exports to major markets.
It is necessary to develop more detailed and consistent regulations on seafood production for export in line with the implementation of solutions towards sustainable and responsible fishing practices.
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