In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we examine why sustainable feed remains the main bottleneck for future salmon production growth. Exploring how cost, performance, and economic pressure still outweigh environmental priorities in feed decisions. It also addresses weak sustainability, information gaps, future ingredients, and value chain collaboration. Learn how efficiency, not labels, may define real sustainability. Listen now on all major platforms!

Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Promoting sustainable feed choices in Norwegian Salmon aquaculture by exploring sustainability awareness among fish feed manufacturers and fish farmers" by Cantillo, Javier, Tone Moe Samdahl, and Paritosh C. Deshpande.

Click here to read the full research article!

“Maximizing survival and minimizing feed conversion ratio represents the most effective strategy to reduce the environmental footprint of salmon production.”

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What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:06) Introduction
• (02:36) Decision drivers
• (04:07) Local sourcing myths
• (05:15) Social sustainability
• (06:13) Data transparency
• (07:57) Value chain solutions
• (08:49) Closing thoughts

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