by Ford Brodeur | Feb 11, 2026
The contest uses a practical, verification-based definition: marine-derived ingredients are prohibited because current analytical tools cannot consistently differentiate non-extractive marine production from extractive sources. This rule is designed to keep compliance...
by Ford Brodeur | Feb 11, 2026
Fully unfed aquaculture systems—such as oyster or seaweed farming—are not eligible for the challenge, as the F3 Fish Farm Challenge focuses on raising carnivorous finfish on feeds that contain no marine-animal ingredients. However, feed ingredients derived from...
by Ford Brodeur | Feb 11, 2026
Yes. Participants may receive consultation and guidance from F3’s Chief Scientific Officer and judges, including support on feed formulation strategies, ingredient considerations, and technical questions related to F3 diets.
by Ford Brodeur | Feb 11, 2026
Verification in the F3 Fish Farm Challenge has two main components: Feed verification: Participants submit a feed sample (2 kg) for third-party testing (including isotopic and qPCR analysis) to confirm it contains no marine animal ingredients. Participants should...
by Ford Brodeur | Feb 11, 2026
If marine animal ingredients are detected in feeds, then we will determine whether the levels detected could be due to cross-contamination, and potentially move to disqualify the contestant. To avoid that possibility, participants are advised to work closely with...
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