How much wild fish is needed to feed farmed fish?

Skretting now has the knowledge and R&D to produce Atlantic salmon feeds requiring zero fish meal, and zero fish oil. We invest in R&D that provides full flexibility. Our consistent and ever-evolving R&D efforts ensure that we are also minimising our use of finite raw materials, such as fish meal and fish oil. In fact, in 2017, Skretting launched MicroBalance Infinity – a concept proving that a salmon can be grown from 1kg to harvest using zero fish meal or fish oil. The MicroBalance concept was launched in 2010 when Skretting was first able to reduce fish meal in our feeds without negatively impacting the health and performance of the fish, and continues to be pivotal in expanding our knowledge in other species.

FAQs

Why choose farmed over wild fish?

Are farmed fish and shrimp healthy to eat?

Do salmon and trout feeds contain colouring?

What ingredients are in Skretting feeds?

Are the raw materials that Skretting uses in its feeds responsibly sourced?

Do feeds contain chemicals or preservatives dangerous to human health?

Are the animal by-products used in aquaculture feeds dangerous to human health?

Do feeds contain growth hormones or antibiotics?

What are fish meal and fish oil, and why are they used in aquaculture feeds?

Is low fish meal/fish oil content in feeds harmful to fish and shrimp?

Does Skretting use novel ingredients in its feeds?

What is ethoxyquin and is it safe?

Are circular economy principles applied to aquaculture feeds?

Is aquaculture sustainable?