The Marine Science Institute (Labomar) in Fortaleza, Brazil, Miami-based Spring Genetics Tilapia, and Aker BioMarine Antarctic AS have published a study that analyzes the impact of krill meal in the reproductive performance and quantity of offspring of Nile tilapia.
In more detail, the study shows that introducing krill meal in this species will result in higher egg production and larval survival, more spawning females, and higher fat content in the egg composition.
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Neptune, a Canadian pioneer in the krill oil industry, is in dire financial straits. Its stock has been taken off the NASDAQ exchange, its financial reporting has been delayed and a subsidiary has received a notice of default.
Aker BioMarine has pursued a multi-faceted strategy for the development of its Superba line of krill oil ingredients. The final piece of the puzzle was developing its own processing facility, which has now reached full maturity.
Nearly 3,500 exhibitors are scheduled to attend the Expo West natural products trade show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA in less than three weeks.