Asia’s aquaculture industry is facing a new level of complexity. Ingredient markets are volatile, traditional raw materials such as fishmeal and fish oil are becoming less predictable, and sustainability expectations continue to shape feed development decisions. Many companies are adjusting formulations to control costs — but without a solid, species-specific nutritional foundation, cost reduction efforts can unintentionally reduce performance and create long-term inefficiencies.
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evaluate alternative protein, lipid, and carbohydrate sources without compromising animal performance
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interpret laboratory data and ingredient specifications with greater confidence
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optimize feed formulations under changing raw material conditions
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better align nutritional strategy with farm productivity targets such as FCR, growth, and uniformity
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understand how nutrition supports immunity, stress resilience, and robustness in fish and shrimp production
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improve communication between nutrition, formulation, and production teams
The program is led by experienced facilitators including Thomas Wilson, Aqua Nutrition Consultant and lead facilitator, Dr. Noratat Prachom, a facilitator with more than 15 years of experience in fish nutrition, feed formulation, feed processing, quality assurance, and research and development in aquaculture. The facilitator team also includes Dr. Daranee Seguin, an aquaculture nutrition expert. Together, they help ensure the program delivers scientifically grounded knowledge with strong practical relevance for formulation decisions and farm performance improvement.The feed formulation component is led by Ian Mealey, Product Marketing Director for Formulation at Datacor (formerly Format Solutions).
With more than 30 years of experience in formulation technology and feed business operations, Ian has worked with companies globally across feed, aquaculture, premix, and food sectors. His sessions focus on how formulation tools and data can be used more effectively to optimize ingredient purchasing strategies, improve formulation efficiency, and maintain product quality. Through practical demonstrations and guided exercises, participants gain insight into how formulation decisions translate into measurable business impact. As ingredient markets continue to evolve, strengthening nutritional understanding is becoming an essential capability for companies seeking to remain competitive and resilient. The updated 2026 program reflects the current realities of aquaculture feed development and provides a structured learning environment where participants can deepen their expertise and refine their formulation strategies.
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