U.S. Soy in Aquaculture

Advancing global aquaculture through innovative feed solutions powered by U.S. Soy

Aquaculture is widely regarded as one of the fastest-growing animal protein sectors and has experienced significant growth in recent decades.¹ Feed is the engine behind that growth. As the industry scales, the demand for nutritionally optimized aquafeed that’s consistent, cost-effective and sustainable has never been higher.

That’s where U.S. Soy delivers.

Man feeding fish in a floating aquaculture pen in Vietnam

Why U.S. Soy? Superior Quality. Reliable Supply.

U.S. Soy is known globally for its consistent quality and dependable supply chain. It’s not just what we grow – it’s how we grow it.

Sustainably grown using best practices on farms across the U.S.
Backed by robust quality assurance standards
Stored and processed to preserve nutrient value and bioavailability
Delivered globally through a reliable and transparent supply chain

Better soy means better feed. Better feed means better fish.

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High-Quality Nutrition for Aquaculture Success

U.S. Soy delivers a highly digestible, balanced protein source ideal for optimized aquafeed formulations and modern aquaculture systems. Its nutritional profile supports animal health and growth across a variety of species and production systems².

Key nutritional benefits include:

A complete amino acid profile superior digestibility of essential amino acids³, supporting optimal fish growth and efficient conversion of feed protein into fish protein⁴
Higher nitrogen solubility index⁵ and lower concentrations of anti-nutritional factors like Trypsin Inhibitors, enhancing digestion and nutrient absorption⁶
Greater uniformity of nutrient composition, contributing to consistent performance across batches
Natural palatability that supports steady feed intake across life stages

When incorporated into aquafeeds, soy products like soybean meal and soy protein concentrate can help farms achieve animal performance goals.^4,7 Whether used as a core protein source or a partial replacement for fishmeal, U.S. Soy supports high-performing, cost-effective and sustainable aquaculture diets.^7,8

Performance and Sustainability That Scale

U.S. Soy is helping shape the future of aquaculture by delivering a consistent, high-quality and sustainable protein source that supports optimal aquafeed strategies across a wide range of systems and species.

Here’s how soy-optimized aquafeeds drive measurable impact:

Quality

Efficient growth and strong feed conversion ratios (FCRs)
Accepted in diets for a wide variety of aquaculture species

Sustainability

Reduced environmental impacts
Backed by the U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) with transferable certificates

U.S. Soy enables farmers, feed formulators and producers to grow more while wasting less – enhancing profitability and environmental responsibility at every step. Get the download for learning more about U.S. Soy’s leadership in Aquaculture.

Smarter Aquafeeds with the IAFFD

Precision Tools for a More Sustainable Future

As aquaculture scales to meet global seafood demand, feed formulation must evolve. The International Aquaculture Feed Formulation Database (IAFFD) is a game-changing tool leading that evolution.

Developed through a global collaboration between USSEC and other industry leaders, the IAFFD is a publicly accessible, science-backed database. It helps feed manufacturers create smarter, more cost-effective, and sustainable aquafeeds.

How the IAFFD Supports the Aquafeed Industry

Cost Optimization: Users can input real-time ingredient prices to determine the most economical feed combinations without sacrificing nutritional value.
Ingredient Data Access: The database includes digestibility coefficients, amino acid profiles and nutrient contents for over 100 commonly used ingredients.
Species-Specific Models: Feed requirements are tailored to the biology and growth stages of each target species, helping avoid over-formulation or nutritional gaps.

Sustainability Integration

The IAFFD encourages use of ingredients with a lower environmental footprint. It provides carbon footprint data on each aquafeed ingredient and calculates the total carbon footprint of feed formulations.

By integrating U.S. Soy and other sustainable ingredients, the IAFFD is helping producers reduce costs, improve feed conversion ratios and minimize waste. It’s not just a database – it’s a smarter way to feed the future.

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