# Finding fishmeal substitutes for aquaculture feed becoming a priority in Japan - Benison Media

> Japanese researchers are testing insects, single-cell organisms and algae as replacements for fishmeal and fish oil in aquaculture feed. The article notes aquafeed prices are rising, partly due to the Ukraine war's effect on wheat and other ingredients.

- Date: 2022-04-30 · published 2022-04-30T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Japan · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/41935-finding-fishmeal-substitutes-for-aquaculture-feed-becoming-a-priority-in-japan
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md), [Soybean Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBM.md)

## Why it matters

Persistent fishmeal scarcity and rising aquafeed costs support demand for substitutes such as soy protein and meal, though the effect is gradual.

## Read by commodity

- SBM: neutral
- FISHMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- benisonmedia.com: https://benisonmedia.com/finding-fishmeal-substitutes-for-aquaculture-feed-becoming-a-priority-in-japan/

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