Aquaculture is the most rapidly growing food production sector in the world with an average growth of 8 per cent. More than 90 per cent of the global aquaculture production is contributed by Asia.
Aquaculture outpaces other food industries
Aquaculture
'Fish oil market to reach US$1.7 billion in 2018'
The rise in demand of fish oil is attributed to people becoming more aware of the health benefits of omega 3, a fatty acid found in marine oils. (Image source: Jones N/Flickr)
The global market for fish oil is expected to reach US$1.7bn in 2018, according to a report published by Transparency Market Research
Vietnam’s tuna exports to Portugal increase
Vietnam has recorded a strong surge in exports of fresh and frozen tuna products to Portugal. (Image source: jaybergesen/Flickr)
Vietnamese exports of tuna to Portugal rose by 419 per cent in the first five months of this year, reaching more than US$4mn
