Global avocado demand has grown substantially over the past decade and has contributed to large price increases in some markets.

Mexico supplies about 80% of the avocados eaten in the United States.

Mexican avocado exports to the United States were reported at about $2.8 billion in the referenced year, and two-way food and agricultural trade reached about $65 billion.

In Michoacán, some 300,000 workers depend on the avocado industry for picking, packing and transporting the fruit.

A temporary U.S. import halt after a threat to a U.S. inspector showed how security and law‑enforcement incidents can disrupt trade and threaten livelihoods along the supply chain.

Export demand has pushed farmers in producing countries to favor shipments abroad, sometimes reducing local supply and increasing domestic prices.

Kenyan avocado shipments rose from 3,406 in 2017 to about 9,666–9,990 in 2020, and volumes rose from about 38.7 million kilos in 2017 to about 71.7 million kilos in 2020.

Rising export opportunities have created income and jobs in producing regions but have also shifted fruit away from local markets and increased price pressure for domestic consumers.

The provided documents identify environmental concerns including the crop’s high water needs and vulnerability to hotter, drier conditions under climate change.

A Christian Aid analysis cited in the documents projects that yields in the best growing regions could fall by about 41% by mid‑century and that global land suitable for avocados could shrink by about 14–41%.

The same report states that Mexico could lose up to 59% of land currently suitable for avocado cultivation even if global warming stays below 2°C above pre‑industrial levels.

None of the provided documents include detailed, cited data in this set that directly links avocado expansion to deforestation in producing countries.

The documents describe social harms including security threats from organized criminal groups attracted by the profitable avocado trade and actions taken to protect inspectors and exports.

Broader plant‑based and vegan food trends and rising consumer interest in plant-based alternatives are cited as part of the demand growth that has helped drive avocado consumption.

Export revenues and employment gains from avocados are documented, but the benefits can be uneven and local consumers may face higher prices when exports are prioritized.

Rising global avocado demand has boosted export revenues and jobs in producing countries while also raising environmental concerns (notably high water use and climate vulnerability), increasing price pressure on local markets, and attracting security risks.

Global avocado demand has grown substantially over the past decade and has contributed to large price increases in some markets.

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Content: For foodies, workers, restaurant owners and investors on both sides of the Rio Grande border, Friday brought a sigh of relief after the United States lifted its temporary ban on imports of Mexican avocados.

The week-long pause — albeit a short one — had fueled concerns in the avocado industry, from the workers who pick the fruit in Mexico to consumers worrying about a potential shortage of a staple in the diets of many Americans.

Mexico supplies about 80 percent of the avocados eaten in the United States. The import ban — stemming from purported threats to a U.S. inspector in the Latin American country — shook a billion-dollar industry. Not only did the commotion showcase the law enforcement issues that growers are frequently subjected to in Mexico, but experts said it underscored the importance of one of the strongest and most successful bilateral trade agreements.

Before being smeared into toast or squashed into guacamole, the avocado’s life begins in an orchard in Michoacán — a western Mexican state over a thousand miles away from the border and the only one allowed to send over avocados to the United States. From a bright-green fruit hanging atop trees to its final stage inside American kitchens, the avocado’s journey from seed to food encompasses different phases of inspections and agreements between the two nations — which suddenly took a hit.

Last week, a plant safety inspector from the U.S. Agriculture Department’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service was inspecting avocados in Michoacán, when he saw some avocados that looked suspiciously like they came from another state, according to USDA and other industry experts. He raised a red flag and soon after, he received a voice-mail threat. Then the USDA announced it was shutting down imports until it could be assured its agents were safe.

The potential of an impending shortage quickly rippled across the industry — one that came shortly before the Super Bowl, one of the avocado’s biggest events. Soon, food establishments and groceries began worrying about keeping up with a demand that has exponentially increased throughout the past decade.

Prices for the fruit deemed “green gold” were already 100 percent higher than the previous year, said David Magaña, a senior analyst for RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness. But the year-long availability of avocados had also increased as well — indicating that a surge in demand can be attributed to different factors, he said.

For one, avocados, with their versatility and healthy fat attributes, became a food trend and Internet obsession. At the same time, the Hispanic population booms across the country — with a larger share of Latinos among Gen Z — have been “one of the major forces pulling the demand for avocados,” the analyst said.

But behind all those green juices and avocado Instagram-worthy photos is the partnership between Mexico and the United States — which has played a crucial role in enabling the market to expand.

In 1995 — a time when “fat-free” food staples ruled the market — the United States did not have much of a taste for avocados. The majority of the consumed fruit was produced in California. Avocado imports that year totaled $14.7 million, of which $700,000 came from Mexico, said David Orden, a professor in the department of agricultural and applied economics at Virginia Tech.

Mexico’s avocados had been banned in the decades before the North American Free Trade Agreement from 1994, Orden said — mostly out of a concern that weevils, scabs and other pests could enter U.S. orchards from imported products. The trade agreement opened the door for the incremental expansion of avocados.

In establishing a system in which U.S. inspectors verify that avocados are pest-free — from when they are growing in orchards to the moment they are packed into sealed trucks — Mexico has been allowed to ship its agricultural product. It started with an approved wintertime stock in Alaska back in the ’90s that has turned into a current year-long supply in all states.

“So that’s all very encouraging and great story about growth and trade agreements, and something the U.S. is trying to do in other countries as well,” Orden said.

The agreement has contributed to economic progress in both sides of the border. Last year, “the two-way food and agricultural trade reached $65 billion, including $2.8 billion in Mexican avocado exports to the United States,” U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said in a statement. In Michoacán, some 300,000 workers depend on the avocado industry — including those doing the picking, the packing and the transporting of the fruit.

But their livelihoods have been threatened by encumbering cartels, who see the booming industry as a golden hen for profit, Orden said.

“It has attracted the attention of these gangs in an area where the cartels are not under control,” he said. “That’s where this story takes on a shadier color. But that’s really a law enforcement issue, and one that affects all of our relationships with Mexico.”

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said in a statement that it had worked with the Mexican government and the Association of Avocado Exporting Producers and Packers of Mexico to enact “additional measures” to safeguard the safety of its inspectors.

While the agency did not disclose what such measures encompass, they served to avert what could have been a costly avocado crisis — one that would had impacted plenty, from those picking the fruit to those biting into their avocado toasts.

“With this we ensure the exportation of fruit and provide economic certainty to farmers and day laborers,” Michoacán Gov. Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla tweeted Friday.

How has avocado consumption changed in recent years?

How have avocado prices changed in recent years?

Mexico supplies about 80% of the avocados eaten in the United States.

What are the countries and regions that produce and export avocados?

Mexican avocado exports to the United States were reported at about $2.8 billion in the referenced year, and two-way food and agricultural trade reached about $65 billion.

What are the countries and regions that produce and export avocados?

What are the positive effects of the global demand for avocados on the countries and regions that produce and export them?

In Michoacán, some 300,000 workers depend on the avocado industry for picking, packing and transporting the fruit.

What are the countries and regions that produce and export avocados?

What are the positive effects of the global demand for avocados on the countries and regions that produce and export them?

A temporary U.S. import halt after a threat to a U.S. inspector showed how security and law‑enforcement incidents can disrupt trade and threaten livelihoods along the supply chain.

Why did the US temporarily ban Mexican avocado imports in 2022?

Export demand has pushed farmers in producing countries to favor shipments abroad, sometimes reducing local supply and increasing domestic prices.

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Finally, the long-awaited avocado bonanza arrives

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By Graham Kajilwa | January 10th 2022
By Graham Kajilwa | January 10th 2022
MONEY & MARKET

If there were to be a list of the three things that bother Kenyans today, the crazy prices of avocados would feature without a doubt.

Of late, these prices have hit the roof. An acute shortage in some markets has raised the standard of this fruit to an almost luxurious product.

A few years before avocado was as glorified as a super fruit, the price for a reasonable size of this ‘green gold’ was as low as Sh10 or at most Sh30 from the local vendor.

To some villagers, it was used to feed animals with farm gate prices being as low as Sh5 per piece. But now, the price of a fruit is averaging Sh60.

Currently, an avocado that costs Sh20 or Sh30 is not even attractive to the eye. While the prices of avocados have been steadily rising even in the international markets, the recent absence of the fruit has been prompted by the Directorate of Horticulture’s decision to restrict exports.

Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya Chief Executive Okisegere Ojepat attributed the high prices of avocados in the local market to the restricted export of the fruit, leading to controlled harvesting.

Due to restriction, limited avocados are being exported until later next month as farmers are required to only sell mature fruits. “For that reason, there is little in the market,” said Ojepat.

He explained that the supply in the local market is dependent on international supply as the fruits Kenyans buy are mostly those which do not meet international export standards.

Some of them are small in size, have scratches or bruises. “For that reason, you can be assured if there is not much export, the domestic market feels the heat,” he said. The Jumbo variety is what is mostly sold in the local market. However, this is the only variety now with an open market.

While announcing the decision to restrict export of avocados last month, the Director, Horticultural Crops Directorate, Benjamin Tito, said this would ensure farmers do not export immature fruits. “We are shipping too much but what (the money) we get in return is too little,” said Tito at a press conference.

He said harvesting and exporting of immature avocados has negatively affected the image of the country in overseas markets, in addition to interfering with the cropping cycle of the trees - hence reducing the projected volumes.

According to the Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya, avocado is the topmost fruit being shipped out of the country.

According to the association’s 2021 report, shipment out of the country has been increasing: rising from 3,406 in 2017, 5,833 in 2018, 8,525 in 2019 to 9,666 in 2020. In terms of volume, the figure has been going up from 38.7 million in 2017 to 71.7 million in 2020.

Data from the Horticultural Crops Directorate paints the same picture as shipment in kilogrammes increased between January and July last year to 67.1 million kilos. The period between June and July 2021, however, saw a drop to 9.8 million and 4.6 million kilos respectively, from the double-digit in May of 10.9 million kilos.

Currently, fruits constitute 34 per cent of shipments of fresh produce from Kenya, with avocado having the lion’s share.

“The Kenyan avocado recorded 9,990 shipments in 2020, shipping to 57 destinations from 35 in 2017,” reads the Fresh Produce Logistics 2021 report by the Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya.

The report names avocado as among the fruits that have demonstrated consistent growth over the last five years, with others being mango, passion fruit, raspberries and pineapples.

“On avocados and nuts, Kenya has only exploited 38 per cent of its potential, which means there is still room to grow,” it adds.

The US and Pacific are some of the areas that have the potential to buy Kenya’s avocados.

Avocado Society of Kenya Chief Executive Ernest Muthomi said globalisation had increased demand for the fruit. The universality of the fruit and its use as a spread for bread or smoothie also plays a key role.

“This craze is international,” he said. “And the growing of avocados in Kenya is fueled by this – the international demand. That is why you hear some funny stories of some few Kenyans exporting immature avocados.” He said while Kenyans are also eating avocados just like anyone else in the world, the international prices as stated seem more attractive to a local farmers and exporters, hence the preference for exports.

Prices in the last three years as been a fruit go for Sh25 at the beginning. “Now we are talking about Sh40 or Sh45 for a big size fruit,” he said. The average price per box for export is Sh400 when you get it directly from the farmer.

Pressure on local prices will continue, owing to huge demand globally. It might take 50 years for global demand to be met since there are market openings in India and China.

“Some of it (shortage) is being fueled by the processing of local avocado into other products. Like some are using avocado to process oil,” he said.

As more factories are set up with international demand rising, scarcity is likely to continue unless production goes up.

“Avocados are going to be expensive,” he said. “But thank God people are planting them in areas where they have not been growing before, like Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia and Bomet.”

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How have avocado prices changed in recent years?

Kenyan avocado shipments rose from 3,406 in 2017 to about 9,666–9,990 in 2020, and volumes rose from about 38.7 million kilos in 2017 to about 71.7 million kilos in 2020.

How has avocado consumption changed in recent years?

What are the positive effects of the global demand for avocados on the countries and regions that produce and export them?

Rising export opportunities have created income and jobs in producing regions but have also shifted fruit away from local markets and increased price pressure for domestic consumers.

How have avocado prices changed in recent years?

What are the positive effects of the global demand for avocados on the countries and regions that produce and export them?

How have avocado prices changed in recent years?

What are the positive effects of the global demand for avocados on the countries and regions that produce and export them?

The provided documents identify environmental concerns including the crop’s high water needs and vulnerability to hotter, drier conditions under climate change.

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Content: By 2050, avocados will begin to disappear on Earth: prices for the rest will soar to the skies
Researchers have found that the amount of one of the most popular fruits on the planet could be significantly reduced by the middle of the century.
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Scientists believe that by the middle of the century in the best regions of the world, the growth of the avocado harvest can be reduced by an incredible 41%, writes the Daily Mail.
Avocado is a superproduct, but is also known for its environmental impact due to the need for plenty of water during growth.
As a result, the cultivation of the fruit was threatened in the climate crisis due to climate change, which hit our planet.
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Scientists predict that by 2050, the amount of the crop could be reduced by more than 40% due to the vulnerability of the fruit in a hotter, drier and more prone to drought world.
This is stated in a new report by the London-based charity Christian Aid.
According to Mariana Paoli, head of global advocacy at Christian Aid, avocado may be a superfood, but its kryptonite is climate change.
This fruit is one of the most popular and useful in the world, but it is not suitable for a hot and drought-prone climate.
Alas, this climate is exactly where we are heading in the climate crisis.
Note that avocado is nutritious, contains useful fats, vitamins and minerals necessary for human health.
The fruit also contains a large amount of fiber and vitamins, and therefore is often considered as the main source of nutrition.
Moreover, today scientists are actively studying avocados for potential activity against diseases, including cancer.
However, scientists recognize that if humanity fails to stop or slow down climate change, the planet will experience periods of prolonged heat.
In this case, it will be difficult for the trees to grow and tie the fruits.
As a result, the world will lose almost half of today ’ s avocado crop.
In addition, some of the world ’ s most productive avocado regions will shrink simply because the land will become too arid.
The study also says that avocados are not the only product that will suffer as a result of climate change.
The authors of the report also argue that products such as coffee and cashews will be in a vulnerable position.
According to the report, by the middle of the century, the area suitable for growing avocados will be reduced by 14-41% worldwide.
At the same time, a key region in the world in Mexico could lose 59% of the land suitable for growing avocados, even if the global average temperature remains below 2 ° C compared to pre-industrial levels.
Previously, Focus wrote that the superfood of tomorrow can be a very poisonous plant.

What negative impact has the increased global demand for avocados had on the environment?

A Christian Aid analysis cited in the documents projects that yields in the best growing regions could fall by about 41% by mid‑century and that global land suitable for avocados could shrink by about 14–41%.

The same report states that Mexico could lose up to 59% of land currently suitable for avocado cultivation even if global warming stays below 2°C above pre‑industrial levels.

None of the provided documents include detailed, cited data in this set that directly links avocado expansion to deforestation in producing countries.

The documents describe social harms including security threats from organized criminal groups attracted by the profitable avocado trade and actions taken to protect inspectors and exports.

What negative impact has the increased global demand for avocados had on the social structure and the economy of the countries that produce them?

Why did the US temporarily ban Mexican avocado imports in 2022?

Broader plant‑based and vegan food trends and rising consumer interest in plant-based alternatives are cited as part of the demand growth that has helped drive avocado consumption.

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Content: Plant-Based Food Market to Surpass Worth 37981.6 Million by 2027 at 10.20% CAGR - Report by Market Research Future (MRFR)

Plant-Based Food Market Information by Type (Plant-Based Milk & Derivatives, Bakery & Confectionery, Sweet & Savory Snacks, Plant-Based Juices, RTD Tea & Coffee, RTE; RTC Meals and Others), Category (Organic and Conventional), Distribution Channel (Store-Based [Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores and Others] and Non-Store-Based) and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World) - Forecast till 2027

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Market Research Future (MRFR) 's report highlights, "Plant-Based Food Market Information by Type, Category, Distribution Channel, and Region - Forecast till 2027", the market will reach USD 37981.6 Million by 2027, at 10.20% CAGR.

Market Synopsis

A wide range of food products manufactured from organic plant-based ingredients is referred to as plant-based food. These products, which don't contain animal products or those derived from animals, such as milk, meat, or eggs, typically contain nuts, whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes. The most well-liked plant-based foods are tofu, coconut,  tempeh, almond milk, and seitan. Veganism's carbon footprint is declining as more people become environmentally conscious. The foreign market and its expansion provide the clearest evidence of this. The globe has been searching for new, alternative meals to eat, and its preferences mirror the development of the global market.

We humans have long used plants and their products as food. However, plant-based foods are the more refined version of plant products marketed for commercial use. Various food items derived from organic plant materials are called "plant-based food." These products often contain no components originating from animals, such as meat, milk, or eggs, and are manufactured from fruits, whole grains, vegetables, nuts, oils, and legumes. Popular plant-based foods include tempeh, seitan, coconut and almond milk, and tofu. It is advised to eat foods high in folic acid, vitamins B1, C, and E, magnesium, and iron while avoiding foods high in cholesterol and saturated fats.

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Report Scope:

Report AttributeDetails
2027 Market SizeUSD 37981.6 Million
CAGR10.20% (2020–2027)
Base Year2019
Forecast Period2020-2027
Historical Data2018
Forecast UnitsValue (USD million)
Report CoverageRevenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments CoveredBy Type, Category, Distribution Channel, And Region
Geographies CoveredNorth America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW)
Key Market DriversRising Prevalence Of Lactose Intolerance
Increasing Adoption Of Vegetarian And Vegan Diet

Market Competitive Landscape:

The promising contenders in the plant-based food market are:

  • TYSON FOODS, INC.
  • DANONE SA
  • NESTLÉ S.A.
  • GENERAL MILLS, INC.
  • CLARA FOODS
  • KEYSTONE NATURAL HOLDINGS
  • PREMIER FOODS PLC
  • DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE N.A., INC.
  • AMY’S KITCHEN

Market U.S.P. Covered:

Market Drivers:

One of the main elements fueling the market's expansion is the rise in chronic lifestyle conditions and sensitivity to animal protein. Additionally, the sector is being advanced by the widespread acceptance of vegan eating practices. There is a global trend in the public's preference for plant-based food items as people become more conscious of animal health and the need to stop the exploitation of animals in the food industry. Additionally, growing consumer acceptance of these food items results from the recent discovery of novel products like egg substitutes, plant-based milk, and meat substitutes. These products taste almost identical to those made from animals and are rich in essential nutrients.

In addition, vegan products have been promoted as a way to maintain a healthy diet through influencer and athlete awareness campaigns. The market is expected to grow even more due to these measures and the products' simplicity of availability via online sales channels. Lactose intolerance is one of the most current market opportunities. The majority of people on earth will still be lactose intolerant. This population will always require a lactose-free alternative, which even the plant-based food industry can provide. Another choice is the trend toward sustainable living, which supports animal- and climate-safe meals. As customers become more concerned with reducing their home carbon footprint, the worldwide industry is paying special attention to a fantastic opportunity for plant-based cuisine.

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Market Restraints:

The market for plant-based foods is subject to several limitations. For instance, plant items don't taste the same as those made from animals. As a result, some people may object to consuming food made from plants. Additionally, some individuals might be allergic to plant minerals and proteins. As a result, plant-based foods might not be a widely recognized food option.

COVID 19 Analysis

The plant-based food market has seen the impact of the pandemic on its grades, just like other market segments. There are holes in the supply chain and production since the immediate market impact was a sharp slowdown. In the meantime, there were issues with the global supply chain, and sales in the retail sector declined. The manufacturing of plant-based foods was also negatively impacted. However, the global market looked at clear growth forecasts once the retail and production network had been trained to acclimate itself to a post-pandemic environment.

The plant-based food market benefits from the general public's propensity for good health in the post-pandemic world. Health-aware people prefer plant-based foods due to their low-calorie content. Conversely, lactose-intolerant people like plant-based diets because of their nutritional value and lack of side effects. The average person does not hesitate to spend money on food and nutrition in the post-pandemic society to maintain his internal health. The majority of global market participants profit from this mentality.

Market Segmentation

By category, the market includes organic and conventional. By distribution channel, the market includes store-based and non-store-based. By type, the market includes plant-based milk & derivatives, bakery & confectionery, RTE, sweet & savory snacks, plant-based juices, RTD Tea & coffee, and RTC meals.

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Regional Insights

The major regional markets are Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and the rest of the world. There has always been a significant need for plant-based diets in the European continent. The trend of going vegan has also contributed to expanding the regional global market in North America. In terms of revenue generated by the plant-based food industry, the USA dominates North America. In terms of global Market Revenue, China is the leader in the Asia-Pacific area. In actuality, Asia-Pacific exhibits the greatest regional rate of market size growth during the projection period.

The majority of revenue came from North America. The market is primarily driven by growing environmental and animal welfare issues related to the food sector. The prevalence of lactose intolerance in the U.S. is another factor that increases demand for dairy alternatives. The region with the fastest anticipated growth is the Asia Pacific. Consumers' growing health consciousness primarily drives the market. Due to the strong development potential, leading manufacturers in the market have been concentrating on growing their business in the Asia Pacific.

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How has avocado consumption changed in recent years?

How has avocado consumption changed in recent years?

Export revenues and employment gains from avocados are documented, but the benefits can be uneven and local consumers may face higher prices when exports are prioritized.

How have avocado prices changed in recent years?

What are the positive effects of the global demand for avocados on the countries and regions that produce and export them?

How have avocado prices changed in recent years?

What are the positive effects of the global demand for avocados on the countries and regions that produce and export them?

Rising global avocado demand has boosted export revenues and jobs in producing countries while also raising environmental concerns (notably high water use and climate vulnerability), increasing price pressure on local markets, and attracting security risks.


Farmed salmon are commonly fed a mixture that includes fish oil and vegetable oils.

Vegetable oils are used because they are more accessible, sustainable, and cheaper than fish oil.

Replacing fish oil with vegetable oil substantially reduces the EPA and DHA omega‑3 content in farmed salmon.

Pollution including waste and pesticides from farms has been rising and affecting surrounding ecosystems.

Sea lice infestations and disease outbreaks are reported on farms and can spread to wild salmon.

By‑products from seafood production, such as salmon sperm DNA called PDRN, are used in beauty treatments.

The documents say it is unclear whether PDRN used in cosmetics comes from wild or farmed salmon.

Rendering by‑products can add commercial value to fish industries and may incentivize increased slaughter or harvesting.

A UK study of Scottish and Norwegian farmed salmon found wide variation in omega‑3 levels between supermarket products.

The context notes Scotland plans protection zones to shield wild salmon from sea‑lice outbreaks linked to farms.

Conclusion: The documents show fish oil and vegetable oils are main feed ingredients affecting omega‑3 levels, and the context provides no detailed feed‑additive regulations.

Farmed salmon are commonly fed a mixture that includes fish oil and vegetable oils.

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Content: Cheaper salmon is 'as good as premium farmed products when it comes to Omega 3', study shows

  • Fish-eaters benefit from two Omega 3 fatty acids – EPA and DHA – which can boost heart health and thinking skills
  • Researchers analysed packs of farmed Scottish and Norwegian salmon from 10 UK supermarkets
  • The best provided 67% of the recommended weekly Omega 3 but the worst only offered 26%
  • Fillets from two stores did not contain significantly more Omega 3 than non-premium products

Premium farmed salmon may be no healthier than value brands when it comes to Omega 3, a study has shown.

Fish-eaters benefit from two Omega 3 fatty acids – EPA and DHA – which can boost heart health and thinking skills.

Researchers analysed packs of farmed Scottish and Norwegian salmon from 10 UK supermarkets.

The best provided 67 per cent of the recommended weekly Omega 3 but the worst only offered 26 per cent.

Fillets from two stores did not contain significantly more Omega 3 than non-premium products.

Premium farmed salmon may be no healthier than value brands when it comes to Omega 3, a study has shown. Fish-eaters benefit from two Omega 3 fatty acids – EPA and DHA – which can boost heart health and thinking skills. (File image)

Farmed salmon tend to be fed a mixture of fish and vegetable oils but the latter lack the fatty acids found in seafood.

Study leader Dr Matthew Sprague, from Stirling University, said: 'The amount of EPA and DHA can vary based on the cut of salmon, as well as what it was fed, but farmed salmon is still high in nutrients.'

Salmon not only contains Omega 3 but selenium and phosphorus, which are also important for health.

Andrew Opie, director of food and sustainability at the British Retail Consortium, said: 'Consumers take various factors into consideration when buying salmon, including its health benefits and the way it is produced, and they will weigh these up when choosing what to purchase in a supermarket.'

Salmon not only contains Omega 3 but selenium and phosphorus, which are also important for health

Phil Brooke, from Compassion in World Farming, said: 'Intensive fish farming is bad for fish welfare and the product only contains Omega 3 due to the wasteful consumption of feed containing fish oil.'

Wild salmon consume only fish oil, which they get from algae and smaller fish, but lose fatty acids from that fish oil, as they become leaner during the migration back from the sea to the river to spawn.

This means farmed fish, which are kept confined in cages within the sea, can contain more Omega 3 than the wild variety.

But vegetable oil is more accessible, sustainable, and also cheaper than fish oil for the expanding fish farming industry.

So more of this can be used, which substantially reduces the amount of Omega 3 in farmed salmon.

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Cheaper salmon is 'as good as premium farmed products when it comes to Omega 3', study shows

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Vegetable oils are used because they are more accessible, sustainable, and cheaper than fish oil.

Replacing fish oil with vegetable oil substantially reduces the EPA and DHA omega‑3 content in farmed salmon.

Pollution including waste and pesticides from farms has been rising and affecting surrounding ecosystems.

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Content: What Is A Salmon Sperm Facial? The Dark Side To The Beauty Trend

People are having DNA derived from salmon sperm injected into their faces to make them look younger

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Salmon sperm facials made the news last year after Jennifer Aniston told the Wall Street Journal she had tried one. Now the anti-ageing treatment is tipped to become a big beauty trend of 2024.

Injecting sperm into your face sounds gross – though it isn’t actually sperm that’s used. But the bigger problem is the industry behind the trend: salmon farming and fishing.

Here we delve into the dark side of the salmon sperm facial and the problem with using animal products in cosmetics.

What is a salmon sperm facial?

The “sperm” in the facials is actually DNA derived from the sperm of salmon. It’s technical name is Polydeoxyribonucleotide, or PDRN, which is how the ingredient may be labelled on cosmetics products. PDRN refers to several bioactive molecules derived from purified and sterilized DNA taken from salmon sperm.

A treatment involves having PDRN injected into your face using a small needle. It is supposed to stimulate collagen production and help cell renewal. Several sessions are recommended across several months to see results. PDRN is also found in some luxury skincare products like lotions and supplements. The fad originated in South Korea, the home of skincare regimes that have become a global phenomenon known as K-beauty.

There is some research showing that PDRN can help wounds to heal, discovered through animal experimentation. But there have been few human trials to test it’s efficacy for cosmetic or medical purposes.

Where does the sperm come from?

According to Metro, the salmon-derived ingredient in the treatment is a by-product of seafood production. “[R]ather than it being tossed away when wild Alaskan salmon is prepared, instead the beauty industry snaps it up.”

It’s not clear whether the PDRN used by beauty companies comes exclusively from wild Alaskan salmon, or whether some is obtained from farmed salmon. Either way, both industries are deeply problematic, and the use of their by-products by the beauty industry is not as harmless as it sounds.

Taking fishes from the wild

Populations of wild Atlantic Salmon are declining globally, with some communities in crisis. For example, in UK rivers – a breeding ground for the species – populations hit a record low in 2022.

This is despite efforts to conserve Atlantic salmon numbers through fishing exclusion zones being established since the 1980s. The global decline is likely due to illegal and unregulated fishing activity, according to one study. Dammed rivers, warming waters due to the climate crisis, and sea lice proliferating at salmon farms attaching to wild fishes may also impacting the health of wild salmon populations.

Salmon farming

Farming salmon is supposed to help alleviate pressure on wild populations. Most of the salmon sold in supermarkets in the UK come from Scottish farms. Indeed, globally more fishes killed for food now come from farms than from the wild. This makes it seem more likely that the PDRN in cosmetics is currently, or will in future be, derived from farmed salmon (though we don’t know its origins for sure).

Salmon farming has many negative impacts on the fishes and the marine environment. Undercover investigations have shown how farmed salmon suffer from predation, sea lice infestations, and disease outbreaks. Mortality rates on farms have also been rising due to warming waters – a problem only set to get worse in future.

The sea lice infestations on farms are bleeding into wild salmon who swim past the pens of their captive kin. In Scotland, there are plans to establish protection zones for wild salmon to keep them safe from the sea lice outbreaks on farms.

Pollution including waste and pesticides from farms has been rising and wreaking havoc on surrounding ecosystems.

By-products aren’t harmless

Using by-products from the meat, fishing, and farmed fish industries – known as rendering – does not simply reduce waste from those industries. It financially supports them by adding value to their products.

Slaughtering animals for food produces a lot of waste, such as blood, bones, skin or scales, hoofs, intestines, and fish swim bladders. Treating and disposing of it in an environmentally safe way is expensive, which is why animal industries would rather sell it. Development in technology are increasingly enabling them to extract materials from waste and monetize it.

The value that rendering adds to animal industries can lead to the products derived from waste becoming a driver of destructive practices.

For example, bovine collagen, used like PDNR as an anti-ageing treatment, has become extremely popular. In 2023, an investigation by several news organizations uncovered links between collagen supply chains and Amazon deforestation. The booming collagen industry means that, along with leather, collagen makes up an increasing portion of the profit made from cows raised in the Amazon who are killed for beef.

Marine collagen, derived from the skin of fishes, is also becoming popular. It could potentially provide a new revenue stream for seafood companies. Collagen, salmon sperm, and other fish waste products that can be rendered could thus become more of a reason in themselves for slaughtering fishes.

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Sea lice infestations and disease outbreaks are reported on farms and can spread to wild salmon.

By‑products from seafood production, such as salmon sperm DNA called PDRN, are used in beauty treatments.

The documents say it is unclear whether PDRN used in cosmetics comes from wild or farmed salmon.

Rendering by‑products can add commercial value to fish industries and may incentivize increased slaughter or harvesting.

A UK study of Scottish and Norwegian farmed salmon found wide variation in omega‑3 levels between supermarket products.

The context notes Scotland plans protection zones to shield wild salmon from sea‑lice outbreaks linked to farms.

Conclusion: The documents show fish oil and vegetable oils are main feed ingredients affecting omega‑3 levels, and the context provides no detailed feed‑additive regulations.


One provided document states that farmed salmon are commonly fed a mixture of fish oil and vegetable oils.

The same document reports that replacing fish oil with vegetable oil in feed substantially reduces the amount of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) in farmed salmon.

One document describes polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) as bioactive molecules derived from purified and sterilized DNA taken from salmon sperm and used in cosmetic injections or products.

That document says the salmon‑derived PDRN is treated as a by‑product of seafood production and that it is unclear whether PDRN used by companies comes exclusively from wild or from farmed salmon.

The PDRN cosmetic application has limited human trials and some animal research suggesting wound‑healing effects, according to the provided text.

The provided material describes environmental and fish‑health problems associated with salmon farming, including sea lice infestations, disease outbreaks, rising mortality, predation, and pollution from farm waste and pesticides.

The documents link sea lice outbreaks on farms to negative impacts on nearby wild salmon populations.

One document notes that globally more fish killed for food now come from farms than from the wild and that most salmon sold in some markets (for example the UK) come from farms.

A document about cultured (lab‑grown) fish specifies that the cell growth medium used in that process contains sugars, minerals, amino acids and proteins, but this refers to cellular agriculture rather than conventional salmon feed on farms.

The provided documents do not list other specific feed additives such as pigments (e.g., astaxanthin), antibiotics, binders, vitamins, preservatives, or growth promoters, nor do they provide detailed descriptions of the purposes of such additives in feed formulations.

The supplied documents do not provide detailed information on human health risks specifically attributable to feed additives in farmed salmon.

The provided material does not describe national or international regulations or standards specific to feed additives for salmon in major producing countries.

Given these limitations in the supplied documents, further specific information should be obtained from regulatory agencies, feed manufacturers, and peer‑reviewed reviews to compile a full list of common and uncommon feed additives, their functions, health concerns, and country‑level regulations.

Summary: In the provided documents the only explicit feed components mentioned are fish oil and vegetable oil (with vegetable oil lowering omega‑3 content), and no detailed list of other feed additives or regulatory standards is present.

One provided document states that farmed salmon are commonly fed a mixture of fish oil and vegetable oils.

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Content: Cheaper salmon is 'as good as premium farmed products when it comes to Omega 3', study shows

  • Fish-eaters benefit from two Omega 3 fatty acids – EPA and DHA – which can boost heart health and thinking skills
  • Researchers analysed packs of farmed Scottish and Norwegian salmon from 10 UK supermarkets
  • The best provided 67% of the recommended weekly Omega 3 but the worst only offered 26%
  • Fillets from two stores did not contain significantly more Omega 3 than non-premium products

Premium farmed salmon may be no healthier than value brands when it comes to Omega 3, a study has shown.

Fish-eaters benefit from two Omega 3 fatty acids – EPA and DHA – which can boost heart health and thinking skills.

Researchers analysed packs of farmed Scottish and Norwegian salmon from 10 UK supermarkets.

The best provided 67 per cent of the recommended weekly Omega 3 but the worst only offered 26 per cent.

Fillets from two stores did not contain significantly more Omega 3 than non-premium products.

Premium farmed salmon may be no healthier than value brands when it comes to Omega 3, a study has shown. Fish-eaters benefit from two Omega 3 fatty acids – EPA and DHA – which can boost heart health and thinking skills. (File image)

Farmed salmon tend to be fed a mixture of fish and vegetable oils but the latter lack the fatty acids found in seafood.

Study leader Dr Matthew Sprague, from Stirling University, said: 'The amount of EPA and DHA can vary based on the cut of salmon, as well as what it was fed, but farmed salmon is still high in nutrients.'

Salmon not only contains Omega 3 but selenium and phosphorus, which are also important for health.

Andrew Opie, director of food and sustainability at the British Retail Consortium, said: 'Consumers take various factors into consideration when buying salmon, including its health benefits and the way it is produced, and they will weigh these up when choosing what to purchase in a supermarket.'

Salmon not only contains Omega 3 but selenium and phosphorus, which are also important for health

Phil Brooke, from Compassion in World Farming, said: 'Intensive fish farming is bad for fish welfare and the product only contains Omega 3 due to the wasteful consumption of feed containing fish oil.'

Wild salmon consume only fish oil, which they get from algae and smaller fish, but lose fatty acids from that fish oil, as they become leaner during the migration back from the sea to the river to spawn.

This means farmed fish, which are kept confined in cages within the sea, can contain more Omega 3 than the wild variety.

But vegetable oil is more accessible, sustainable, and also cheaper than fish oil for the expanding fish farming industry.

So more of this can be used, which substantially reduces the amount of Omega 3 in farmed salmon.

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The same document reports that replacing fish oil with vegetable oil in feed substantially reduces the amount of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) in farmed salmon.

One document describes polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) as bioactive molecules derived from purified and sterilized DNA taken from salmon sperm and used in cosmetic injections or products.

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Content: What Is A Salmon Sperm Facial? The Dark Side To The Beauty Trend

People are having DNA derived from salmon sperm injected into their faces to make them look younger

By

5 Minutes Read

Salmon sperm facials made the news last year after Jennifer Aniston told the Wall Street Journal she had tried one. Now the anti-ageing treatment is tipped to become a big beauty trend of 2024.

Injecting sperm into your face sounds gross – though it isn’t actually sperm that’s used. But the bigger problem is the industry behind the trend: salmon farming and fishing.

Here we delve into the dark side of the salmon sperm facial and the problem with using animal products in cosmetics.

What is a salmon sperm facial?

The “sperm” in the facials is actually DNA derived from the sperm of salmon. It’s technical name is Polydeoxyribonucleotide, or PDRN, which is how the ingredient may be labelled on cosmetics products. PDRN refers to several bioactive molecules derived from purified and sterilized DNA taken from salmon sperm.

A treatment involves having PDRN injected into your face using a small needle. It is supposed to stimulate collagen production and help cell renewal. Several sessions are recommended across several months to see results. PDRN is also found in some luxury skincare products like lotions and supplements. The fad originated in South Korea, the home of skincare regimes that have become a global phenomenon known as K-beauty.

There is some research showing that PDRN can help wounds to heal, discovered through animal experimentation. But there have been few human trials to test it’s efficacy for cosmetic or medical purposes.

Where does the sperm come from?

According to Metro, the salmon-derived ingredient in the treatment is a by-product of seafood production. “[R]ather than it being tossed away when wild Alaskan salmon is prepared, instead the beauty industry snaps it up.”

It’s not clear whether the PDRN used by beauty companies comes exclusively from wild Alaskan salmon, or whether some is obtained from farmed salmon. Either way, both industries are deeply problematic, and the use of their by-products by the beauty industry is not as harmless as it sounds.

Taking fishes from the wild

Populations of wild Atlantic Salmon are declining globally, with some communities in crisis. For example, in UK rivers – a breeding ground for the species – populations hit a record low in 2022.

This is despite efforts to conserve Atlantic salmon numbers through fishing exclusion zones being established since the 1980s. The global decline is likely due to illegal and unregulated fishing activity, according to one study. Dammed rivers, warming waters due to the climate crisis, and sea lice proliferating at salmon farms attaching to wild fishes may also impacting the health of wild salmon populations.

Salmon farming

Farming salmon is supposed to help alleviate pressure on wild populations. Most of the salmon sold in supermarkets in the UK come from Scottish farms. Indeed, globally more fishes killed for food now come from farms than from the wild. This makes it seem more likely that the PDRN in cosmetics is currently, or will in future be, derived from farmed salmon (though we don’t know its origins for sure).

Salmon farming has many negative impacts on the fishes and the marine environment. Undercover investigations have shown how farmed salmon suffer from predation, sea lice infestations, and disease outbreaks. Mortality rates on farms have also been rising due to warming waters – a problem only set to get worse in future.

The sea lice infestations on farms are bleeding into wild salmon who swim past the pens of their captive kin. In Scotland, there are plans to establish protection zones for wild salmon to keep them safe from the sea lice outbreaks on farms.

Pollution including waste and pesticides from farms has been rising and wreaking havoc on surrounding ecosystems.

By-products aren’t harmless

Using by-products from the meat, fishing, and farmed fish industries – known as rendering – does not simply reduce waste from those industries. It financially supports them by adding value to their products.

Slaughtering animals for food produces a lot of waste, such as blood, bones, skin or scales, hoofs, intestines, and fish swim bladders. Treating and disposing of it in an environmentally safe way is expensive, which is why animal industries would rather sell it. Development in technology are increasingly enabling them to extract materials from waste and monetize it.

The value that rendering adds to animal industries can lead to the products derived from waste becoming a driver of destructive practices.

For example, bovine collagen, used like PDNR as an anti-ageing treatment, has become extremely popular. In 2023, an investigation by several news organizations uncovered links between collagen supply chains and Amazon deforestation. The booming collagen industry means that, along with leather, collagen makes up an increasing portion of the profit made from cows raised in the Amazon who are killed for beef.

Marine collagen, derived from the skin of fishes, is also becoming popular. It could potentially provide a new revenue stream for seafood companies. Collagen, salmon sperm, and other fish waste products that can be rendered could thus become more of a reason in themselves for slaughtering fishes.

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That document says the salmon‑derived PDRN is treated as a by‑product of seafood production and that it is unclear whether PDRN used by companies comes exclusively from wild or from farmed salmon.

The PDRN cosmetic application has limited human trials and some animal research suggesting wound‑healing effects, according to the provided text.

The provided material describes environmental and fish‑health problems associated with salmon farming, including sea lice infestations, disease outbreaks, rising mortality, predation, and pollution from farm waste and pesticides.

The documents link sea lice outbreaks on farms to negative impacts on nearby wild salmon populations.

One document notes that globally more fish killed for food now come from farms than from the wild and that most salmon sold in some markets (for example the UK) come from farms.

A document about cultured (lab‑grown) fish specifies that the cell growth medium used in that process contains sugars, minerals, amino acids and proteins, but this refers to cellular agriculture rather than conventional salmon feed on farms.

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From petri dish to plate: Introducing companies that want to bring lab-grown fish to your table | Fish

A few floors up in Carlsberg's German headquarters just north of the Elbe River in Hamburg, a red-brick office is an unexpectedly somber environment for a food team preparing to produce Europe's first artificial fish.

But beyond the stylish open-plan coffee and cake bar, Blue Seafood's interior is dominated by gleaming white tiles, bustling people in lab coats, and rows of wide-bottomed beakers and utensils. , it feels like you're in a science fiction world. Thriller. A 50-liter tank (bioreactor) is filled with what looks like a cherry-colored energy drink. This liquid, known as the growth medium, is rich in sugars, minerals, amino acids and proteins, and is designed to give the fish cells added to it the boost they need to multiply millions of times. I am.

You can maintain the same nutritional benefits but without the potential for microplastics and other contamination Seren Kell

The aim is to one day sell products made from actual fish to shoppers, rather than plant-based alternatives, as a greener alternative to depleting oceans to meet demand.

Using farmed fish maintains the same nutritional benefits as Omegas, but without the potential for allergens, microplastics and other contamination, says Selen, Science and Technology Manager at the Good Food Institute (GFI). says Kell.

Fish grown in bioreactors is mixed with plant-based ingredients to create fish balls and breaded fingers.

Atlantic salmon cells are extracted from a cryotank at the Bluu Seafood lab.Photo: Henrik Görgen/Blue

Blue Seafood co-founder and marine biologist Blue Seafood said that at this early stage, the company's first planned destination for its products is not at local restaurants, but because cultured meat is already well-known. Singapore is a country where you can talk to taxi drivers. , Sebastian Lakers.

When I told a taxi driver that we were working on farmed fish research, he said, “I know that, it's the future.” Many chefs would like to add it to the menu here.

Singapore is committed to reducing its dependence on food imports. The lab-grown fish and meat are part of a national strategy to produce 30% of the country's food locally and sustainably by 2030. The plan is on everyone's lips, Lakers said.

Lab-grown chicken is already on some menus in restaurants in Singapore and the United States, and other types of meat are expected to appear soon. But trends show that while many people are moving away from meat, the health benefits of fish are being recognized, which could be an advantage for lab-grown producers.

Fish have a health ring to them, Kell says. However, there is growing recognition that seafood is not sustainable. There are certainly questions about declining fish stocks in the EU, and farmed seafood could potentially benefit from this.

A recent report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that there is a gap of 28 million tonnes between the amount of seafood people want and what is available. Kell said one sign that alternative sources of production are being seriously explored is the EU's major research project called Feast, which is funded by the Horizon programme, and the latest round of seven million (6 million) funded It added that this included research on farmed fish.

Fish ball prototype. Blue Seafoods mixes bioreactor-grown fish with plant-based ingredients to create fish balls and breaded fingers.Photo: Anna Browns/Blue

Hanna Tuomisto, a professor of sustainable food systems at the Helsinki Institute who researches cellular agriculture, says the type of product grown in the lab is also important, such as fish balls, fingers, nuggets, etc., for distribution to the mass market. He says the items are better. Whole meat or finless fish grown in the lab are more complex, and therefore more expensive to produce, because they have a mixture of cells.

Chicken nuggets containing undifferentiated cells are easier to produce than the more complex and time-consuming processes of producing whole cultured meat or fish, which require muscle and fat cells, she says.

A clear advantage of marketing processed fish over meat is the potentially narrower price differential between lab-grown products and the real thing.

If the end goal is to achieve price parity with traditional animal products, the price differential for tuna and salmon, for example, will be narrower. [than for cultivated chicken]says Kel.

Last year, a sample menu of cultivated chicken at China Chilcano restaurant in Washington, D.C., cost $70 ($56), while a Peruvian-style organic whole chicken roast was $44. In a U.S. supermarket, you pay about $4 (3.20) for a pound of traditional chicken. Blue Seafood estimates that a portion of the fish balls will cost about $20 at a restaurant, compared to $15 for the regular version.

Blue Seafood CEO Dr. Sebastian Lakers.Photo: Henrik Görgen/Blue

For whole salmon fillets, the price difference may be even smaller, said Justin Colbeck, co-founder of farmed seafood production company Wild Type. He hopes to receive marketing approval from U.S. regulators soon.Salmon at least $10 [a pound] Prices for premium salmon can exceed $80. That's one reason I think the economics of farmed fish are different. He declined to elaborate on possible prices for his products.

An important factor in whether or not farmed fish becomes popular is the public's demand for farmed fish. An unscientific poll conducted on the streets near Blue Seafoods' Hamburg headquarters suggested that while most people were positive, not everyone was in favor. “Yes, I would like to try it at least once,” says a woman in her 20s. But another person says she wouldn't pay for artificial fish if they were half the price. She expressed concerns about the relatively untested nature of cell-based products that may be insurmountable for some.

A more accurate 2023 consumer survey in Japan, the world's fifth largest consumer of seafood, found that around 88% of respondents were reluctant to pay higher prices for cell-based seafood. The remaining 12% said they were willing to pay more, and about 8% of them said they would pay even more. You'll soon have the chance to make that choice, with a company promising to start selling artificial eels in Japan by 2026.

The same study found that people's willingness to pay more was determined by their understanding of lab-grown food. Those who were already aware of cell-based seafood were more than 14 times more likely to agree to pay a higher price, the report said.

Lakers had consumer awareness in mind when deciding to launch in Singapore. He says it's great to have your product in a place where people understand it and people are ready to buy.

But it may just be the novelty that makes people part with their money in the first place. Professor Tuomisto said: I think it's worth paying just to try it out.

Inside the Blue Seafood Research Institute. The company hopes to reach industrial levels of fish cell production in the next few years.Photo: Anna Browns/Blue

Lakers says it's not impossible to see his product one day overtaking other cultured meats and hitting supermarket shelves, but it's not just because it's better for oceans and fish populations and free of contaminants. That's what it means.

Fish have a much higher capacity for regeneration than mammals, he says. Up to 70% of lost tissue can be completely regenerated. They can even regenerate internal organs, he says. To be able to fully regenerate, fish must replicate cells and quickly replenish cells to cover the wound. That's a big advantage for us. This means you can get more activated cells faster. We believe we can reach industrial levels of fish cell production by 2026 or 2027.

The cells Lakers and his team produce are mixed with seasonings and other plant proteins to make products such as fish balls and fingers, so the final amount of food is less than the amount of cells produced. There will be more. But Lakers says the aim is to keep the fish's cell ratio as high as possible. The more farmed fish meat you add, the clearer the ingredient list becomes. Unlike plant-based fish, you have to imitate fish. It's a fish.

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The provided documents do not list other specific feed additives such as pigments (e.g., astaxanthin), antibiotics, binders, vitamins, preservatives, or growth promoters, nor do they provide detailed descriptions of the purposes of such additives in feed formulations.

What are some of the additives that are added to salmon feeds in salmon farms?

What are some of the additives that are added to salmon feeds in salmon farms?

What are some of the additives that are added to salmon feeds in salmon farms?

The supplied documents do not provide detailed information on human health risks specifically attributable to feed additives in farmed salmon.

The provided material does not describe national or international regulations or standards specific to feed additives for salmon in major producing countries.

Given these limitations in the supplied documents, further specific information should be obtained from regulatory agencies, feed manufacturers, and peer‑reviewed reviews to compile a full list of common and uncommon feed additives, their functions, health concerns, and country‑level regulations.

Summary: In the provided documents the only explicit feed components mentioned are fish oil and vegetable oil (with vegetable oil lowering omega‑3 content), and no detailed list of other feed additives or regulatory standards is present.