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COP30 brought food and agriculture to the centre of the climate agenda, with aquatic food systems, algae aquaculture, and low-carbon feeds gaining new prominence. Yet formal negotiations delivered limited progress, leaving livestock, aquaculture, and feed outside binding agreements. Our analysis unpacks what these signals mean for agribusiness, investors, and policymakers shaping the future of feed innovation.

Asia is shaping the future of aquaculture, representing 75% of global production and a pivotal market for novel feed ingredients. As demand rises and climate and supply chain pressures grow, the region will need scalable, practical, and locally suited feed solutions. Advancing adoption will depend on regulatory clarity, knowledge sharing, and financing models aligned with the realities of Asian aquaculture.

Meeting the nutritional needs of farmed fish doesn’t require reliance on fishmeal or fish oil when the right formulations and digestibility are in place; novel feed ingredients can deliver the full spectrum of essential nutrients. Alternatives like algal oils provide safe, scalable EPA and DHA, reducing dependence on FMFO without compromising growth, health, or feed efficiency.

Algal oil has gained regulatory approval for use in aquafeed across major markets, including the EU, US, Canada, and Australia, thanks to its strong safety and sustainability profile. Supported by leading certification schemes, algal oil offers a safe, traceable alternative to fish oil. Expanding regulatory approval in Asia will be key to unlocking wider adoption and ensuring a sustainable future for global aquaculture.