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Research Publications

CFI publishes independent research reports on novel feed ingredients and the pathways required to scale them. Our work provides analysis for businesses, investors, scientists, and governments, assessing feed ingredeints across our three core criteria: sustainability, scalability, and safety.

2025 State of the Industry Report on Algal Oil

This report evaluates algal oil as an alternative to fish oil in aquaculture, examining its nutritional performance, scalability, sustainability, and safety. Findings indicate that algal oil provides a proven and reliable source of omega-3s suitable for commercial aquafeed production.

November 2025 | Report

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Closing the Loop: Evaluating Food Waste-to-Feed Pathways for a Circular Food System

This report reviews eight waste-to-feed technologies to identify which pathways are gaining real commercial traction and which present the greatest opportunities for positive impact.

November 2025 | Report

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Commentary

Shifting to Novel Feed Ingredients in Aquaculture Can Deliver Key Sustainability Benefits: Prof. Ling Cao

In this interview, Prof. Ling Cao discusses new research highlighting growing risks to fishmeal and fish oil supplies and the implications for aquaculture. She outlines why diversifying aquafeed ingredients is essential for sustainability, resilience, and long-term food security, and reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing novel feed adoption.

Dr. Margaret Hegwood

Dec 16, 2025

Where Food and Agriculture Negotiations Landed at COP30: What Matters for Feed Innovation

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.

Rachel Juel

Dec 4, 2025

Adapting Innovation to Local Contexts: Key takeaways from the Asia-Pacific Agrifood Innovation Summit

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.

Aashish Khimasia

Nov 25, 2025