Our History
BioMar’s heritage is a commitment to developing the aquaculture industry in a responsible and sustainable way. We were founded in 1962 by Danish trout farmers and today operate in more than 90 countries.
Over six decades of innovation,
leading aquaculture forward
The Beginning
In 1962, a group of Danish trout farmers founded Dansk Ørredfoder A/S with a vision to revolutionize aquaculture nutrition. We became one of the first in Europe to produce pelletised dry feed, a groundbreaking innovation that set new standards for the industry and laid the foundation for decades of growth and leadership.
Dry Feed Revolution
In the 1970s, the Danish fish farming sector developed an increasing interest in applying dry feeds. Compared to the commonly used wet feed, this new type of feed is less polluting, better performing and much easier to handle. The company mainly served local fish farms and soon began receiving orders from surrounding countries, establishing itself as a regional leader.
Extruded Feed Innovation
BioMar pioneers the introduction of extruded fish feed that allows for a significant reduction of the impact from aquaculture on the local water environment. This technological breakthrough established the company as an industry leader in sustainable and innovative feed solutions.
Sustainability Focus
From the early 1990s, now operating under the name BioMar, sustainability becomes one of the main goals in feed development to minimise adverse ecological consequences of current and future aquaculture activity. The company expands through Europe with acquisitions in France and Norway, and establishes new factories in Grangemouth, Scotland and Karmøy, Norway.
Global Expansion
With the new millennium, BioMar takes its first steps beyond Europe into South America by acquiring 50% of two fish feed factories in Chile. European expansion continues with a production factory in Greece and the acquisition of Provimi Aqua, including factories in Chile, Spain, and Denmark. BioMar also becomes part of the Danish industrial conglomerate Schouw & Co.
Strategic Partnerships
Internationalisation continues with joint ventures in Costa Rica, China with feed giant Tongwei, and Turkey with Sagun. BioMar acquires Alimentsa, a shrimp feed factory in Ecuador, and establishes full ownership of the Chilean joint venture. A global hatchery unit is also established in France, further strengthening the company's worldwide presence.
Next Generation
At the start of the decade, BioMar establishes production facilities in Tasmania, Australia, and opens a new factory in China. A joint venture is set up in Vietnam with VietUc, and the company acquires AQ1 Systems, a shrimp feeding technology company. Most recently, BioMar secures full ownership of its established factory through the Costa Rican joint venture.
