Truly fin-tastic news from Lake Champlain: after more than five decades of teamwork and science, the lake’s native lake trout have made a strong comeback that they no longer need to be stocked with hatchery-raised cousins.

With the growth in demand for sustainable products bring the growth of greenwashing, a marketing tactic that presents companies as environmentally friendly or adopting sustainable practices without any proof that they act as they claim. With labels like “organic”, “eco-friendly”, “green” or “all-natural” sprouting up on products throughout a variety of industries, it is hard to know the truth behind the marketing. Who is protecting consumers against this greenwashing? Starting in 2025 & 2026, the Canadian government and the European Union are taking a stand on these aloof labels and putting policies in place to protect consumers from misleading sustainability claims.

As global demand for sustainable seafood rises, so does the pressure to find effective, environmentally friendly solutions to persistent health challenges. One of the most pressing issues is the management of bacterial infection such as Yersinia ruckeri, a pathogen notorious for impacting juvenile rainbow trout and other farmed fish. Traditional responses have relied heavily on vaccines and antibiotics but growing concerns about antimicrobial resistance and regulatory restrictions have made these approaches increasingly unsustainable.

Vetagro, an Italian leader in animal biotechnology, in collaboration with Canadian aquaculture CRO Onda, have announced compelling results from a joint research initiative evaluating microencapsulated phytogenics for their efficacy against Yersinia ruckeri—a major pathogen in rainbow trout farming.

Onda is committed to sustainability in aquaculture—through innovative research, resource-efficient systems, and ethical practices, we’re advancing responsible solutions that protect ocean health and support a resilient industry.