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The global shrimp processing industry generates tons of waste, which frequently ends up in landfills. However, this waste is rich in proteins and other compounds, making it a valuable alternative ingredient with high nutritional value for fish feed formulations.

A recent review article, which included the collaboration of Renata Gonçalves, a researcher at S2AQUAcoLAB, highlighted the crucial role of new technologies in transforming this waste into valuable ingredients.  

The research team behind this study demonstrated how innovative solutions can significantly reduce waste while ensuring the safety and quality of fish feed.

This study marks an important milestone on the path to sustainability in aquaculture, promoting more efficient resource use and reducing the environmental footprint of the shrimp industry, which is now one of the most important industries globally.  

The full article, titled “Shrimp Processing Waste in Aquaculture Feed: Nutritional Value, Applications, Challenges, and Prospects”, can be found in the latest edition of the journal Reviews in Aquaculture.