INDUSTRY EVENTS
ASIA 2015
Aquatic was one of the Special Events at VIV Asia 2015, held from March 11 – 13 2015, in Bangkok, Thailand. This was a special event for the aquaculture sector and featured several companies at the forefront of sustainable fish and shrimp farming. The dedicated pavilion in the Welcome Hall of the BITEC exhibition venue, put companies active in aquaculture in the spotlight. The co-organised conference featured topical presentations from parties like Bayer, Addcon and Blue Aqua. The commitment demonstrated by VIV to aquaculture is a timely one. Aquaculture is now the fastest growing animal based food industry and over half of the seafood eaten in the US is farmed. Blue Aqua International sponsored a one-day conference entitled ‘Advanced Shrimp Farming’ which was held on March 11, 2015. Dr Farshad Shishehchian (President, Blue Aqua International and World Aquaculture Society – APC President) gave a presentation and chaired the event’s final closing remarks. Vincent Veelbehr (Sales Manager, VIV) was responsible for organising the Aquatic Pavilion that focussed upon how consumer demand drives sustainable aquaculture. Following the event we spoke with him about his role at VIV and how he envisages aquaculture growing at future VIV worldwide events.
May-June 2015 | INTERNATIONAL AQUAFEED | 46