Skretting's mission is 'Feeding the Future,' but what does that mean? Globally, there is increasing competition for land, water and energy – all of which will affect food production. Safe, good quality protein is essential, and aquaculture has the potential to provide this for the growing world population.
Here, we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions about aquaculture and aquaculture feeds to provide a better understanding of our industry and the measures we take to fulfil our mission.
You can click on the different questions for further information.
Salmon naturally have a red/pink colour, due to an antioxidant called astaxanthin. It is produced in natural waterways by algae, yeast and bacteria which is in the natural food chain of salmon.
What ingredients are in Skretting feeds?
Aquaculture feeds contain all of the essential nutrients needed to keep fish and shrimp healthy and growing.
Skretting feeds do not contain any growth hormones. Antibiotics can only be specifically prescribed by a veterinarian. Skretting is committed to help to reduce antibiotic use in the aquaculture industry.
When properly managed, aquaculture is one of the world's most efficient and sustainable protein production methods, and it's improving every day.
Aquaculture is one of the world's most efficient and sustainable methods to produce high-quality protein. With a growing world population, aquaculture is going to play a significant role in Feeding the Future.
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.
Skretting is committed to make feeds that meet global sustainability requirements. Sustainable feeds are essential to support the growth of aquaculture as one of the world's most efficient protein production methods.
Aquaculture regulations and Skretting's quality programme Nutrace® ensure that farmed fish and shrimp are safe to eat.
How is Skretting contributing to feeding a growing global population?
Skretting delivers safe and sustainable feeds and services worldwide to fish and shrimp farmers to ensure the responsible production of healthy and delicious fish and shrimp.
Fish and shrimp, like humans, depend on a balanced diet to stay healthy and have different nutritional needs throughout their life cycle. Skretting produce feeds that support fish and shrimp throughout all life cycle and production needs.
How much feed is needed to grow a farmed fish?
Fish and shrimp are extremely efficient in converting feed into high-quality protein.