Tilapia farming continues to amaze the world

According to FAO statistics taken in more than 100 countries, the production figures reported by various sources worldwide, indicate that for 2016 the world production by cultivation of tilapia, exceeded 6,000,000 tons, production exceeded only by the carp and far exceeding the production of salmon, trout, catfish and shrimp. China continued its position as the world's leading producer, followed by Indonesia, Egypt, Brazil, the Philippines, Bangladesh and Thailand, among others. Motivated by this fact, between February 26 and March 1, the world's main fish feed supplier (Skretting) welcomed the main players of the Egyptian tilapia industry to re-evaluate the tilapia business. According to that company, tilapia farming represents one of the most successful aquaculture stories in recent times, and represents one of the most productive and internationally traded fish; thus providing a nutritious and economical protein to consumers in many markets around the world. Although its ...