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BioMar volumes up by 8 % compared to Q1 2021

May 5 2022

As expected, BioMar grew year-on-year volume sales by 8% in Q1, and the company reported revenue up by 34%. While the top line is growing, the bottom line is challenged by raw material prices, cost of energy, and the decision to suspend trading with Russia.

Deep Branch and BioMar agree strategic partnership to enhance the aquaculture industry

May 3 2022

Deep Branch and BioMar have signed a long-term technical and commercial partnership to redefine traditional aquaculture feed ingredients and improve the aquaculture industry’s efficiency, profitability and sustainability. The immediate focus of the cooperation will be to optimise salmon feed using Proton™, a single cell protein developed by Deep Branch for the feed industry, as a primary protein source.

BioMar and Earthworm Foundation take lead on responsible shrimp

April 29 2022

Earthworm Foundation, an international non-profit undertaking social and environmental projects, is partnering with BioMar to drive responsible shrimp projects in Ecuador. The full value chain collaboration will not only include deforestation- free aquafeeds but capacity building initiatives to drive social change and sustainability best practices in the region.

BioMar acquires intelligent feeding technology

April 7 2022

Following the successful entrance into the shrimp feed market, the board of BioMar approves the acquisition of AQ1 Systems, the world’s leading producer of acoustic feeding technology for the shrimp farming industry. With the investment, BioMar aims to accelerate the sustainability journey of the industry.

BioMar stops all commercial activities with and within Russia

March 5 2022

Following the invasion of Ukraine, BioMar Group shuts down all trade activities with Russia. The decision includes sales of finished products as well as the sourcing of raw materials.

BioMar reports 14% revenue growth in 2021

March 4 2022

BioMar concludes the year with solid growth across markets with a significant increase in volumes and revenue, reaching an all-time high level. However, the bottom-line results were affected by the global increase in raw material prices, logistic costs, and energy prices.

Microalgae no longer considered a niche ingredient in BioMar

February 21 2022

BioMar’s facility in Brande, Denmark significantly scales up the inclusion of microalgae into their raw material portfolio. The use of microalgae in the flagship product line produced in Brande enables BioMar to ramp up the sustainability criteria as this ingredient contributes to a reduced dependency on wild fish stocks.

Commercial success challenged by raw materials and logistics

November 12 2021

The quarterly release from BioMar reveals as expected a solid growth across markets with a significant increase in volumes and revenue. However, the bottom-line results are affected by global increases in raw material prices, logistic costs, and energy prices.

BioMar ramps up for salmon product innovation

October 25 2021

Planning for future product launches and new feed product concepts designed in collaboration with customer demand, the salmon division in BioMar announces the appointment of a new divisional marketing director.

BioMar appoints experienced aquaculture profile for Vietnam

October 6 2021

BioMar has appointed Franck Bodin as Managing Director for the new BioMar Viet Uc feed business unit in Vietnam. Franck Bodin is a well-known profile in the Vietnamese aquaculture industry being the founder of the aquafeed company Tomboy, which was later acquired by Skretting.

BioMar Ecuador ramps up with four new lines for extruded feed

September 23 2021

BioMar Group today announces an ambitious plan for an expansion of the capacity for extruded feed in Ecuador. The two phased installation will bring a total of four new lines with a combined capacity of 200 000 tons at BioMar’s facilities in Durán.

BioMar reaches 1 million tonnes of salmon feed with microalgae

September 13 2021

This month BioMar hit a major sustainability milestone with the adoption of microalgae omega 3s into feed diets. Marine ingredients are a finite resource and by including microalgae in aquaculture diets we can help stabilise the pressure on fish stocks.

BioMar holds steady growth

August 12 2021

BioMar continues the steady growth and delivers solid results despite the pandemic. Both volumes sold and revenue went up in Q2 compared to 2020 while margins were challenged by a significant increase in raw material prices and logistic costs.

BioMar launches its 2030 Ambitions

June 14 2021

On the back of today’s launch of the BioMar 2020 Sustainability Report, we announce our 2030 Ambitions. We make a promise, to our planet and its people with a set of ambitious targets that will seek to aid in the restoration of our environment while enabling humanity to thrive. Two key areas are focused on the reduced impact of aquaculture feeds while the third will enable capacity building in our communities.

New RAS feed targets the bottleneck in marine nurseries

May 25 2021

BioMar announces a new RAS feed concept, LARVIVA ORBIT, that aims to improve the efficiency of marine nurseries. It will support an industry move of a prolonged time at hatchery for fry before they are transferred to sea. This will aid in the expected acceleration in the use of RAS technology in marine nurseries, and thereby support the development of hatchery businesses for marine fish species.

BioMar becomes a member of API, the Italian Aquaculture Association

May 20 2021

BioMar is happy to announce that the company has recently joined API – Associazione Piscicoltori Italiani, reinforcing its presence as a growingly trusted partner to the Italian fish farmers in the aquaculture sector.

Q1 BioMar: Solid start to the year

May 6 2021

BioMar continues the strong growth in the salmon markets with an important increase in volumes sold compared to Q1 2020 in most markets. At the same time the shrimp feed business showed robust results due to new product offerings and service solutions within high performing and sustainable shrimp feed.

Second STIM appeal of BioMar's Intro Tuning is rejected

April 14 2021

The Oslo County Court concluded just before Christmas 2020 that BioMar's smoltification feed Intro Tuning does not infringe STIM's new European patent, which was granted in the summer of 2020, and therefore rejected STIM's demand that a ban be placed on the sale of Intro Tuning.

New positions for strong BioMar profiles

March 19 2021

In line with strategic aspirations of growth, BioMar is now establishing a fourth division embracing activities in the Asian region, including Vietnam and China. With over 30 years’ experience in aquaculture, François Loubere will assume the role as VP Asia, while Luis García Romero will take over the role as MD for West Med & Africa.

BioMar announces new division for Asia

March 19 2021

In line with strategic aspirations of growth, BioMar is now establishing a fourth division embracing activities in the Asian region, including Vietnam and China. With over 30 years’ experience in aquaculture Francois Loubere will assume the role as VP Asia, while Luis García Romero will take over the role as MD for West Med & Africa.

BioMar closes 2020 with solid results

March 5 2021

BioMar Group reports revenue and earnings for 2020 slightly higher than 2019. The positive development has mainly been driven by the salmon division, where higher volumes secured a year in line with expectations.

BioMar and Viet Uc enter a strategic partnership to develop the aquafeed business in Vietnam

March 2 2021

BioMar takes another important step to expand its global footprint within shrimp feed. By acquiring a majority ownership of the Viet-Uc feed business, BioMar is ready to pursue a position within high-end shrimp feed in Vietnam, creating synergy with BioMar’s existing shrimp businesses in LATAM.

BioMar joins Nordic leaders on EU human rights legislation

January 28 2021

BioMar has published a joint statement together with 12 large Nordic international companies to demonstrate support for a human rights due diligence legislation in the EU. An international regulation would aim to improve human rights throughout global value chains by having an aligned agenda that is effective across country borders.

Brazilian soy suppliers answer the global call for change

January 14 2021

BioMar applauds Brazilian soy producers Caramuru, Selecta and Imcopas’ swift move to ensure a complete deforestation-free and conversion-free supply chain with 2020 as their cut-off date. While BioMar has long ensured that soy from deforested areas has not entered their supply chain, this announcement shows that through collaboration the aquaculture industry can lead sustainable change.

Terje Sæther receives the Norwegian medal for Long and Faithfull Service

December 18 2020

Terje Sæther has worked for BioMar Norway in positions within R&D and Marketing for more than 30 years and this year sees him entering retirement. Terje is well recognised across the BioMar world for his contributions to the development and promotion of some of BioMar’s well respected products and brands. Back in 1992 he spearheaded Bio-Optimal the first in the revolutionary growth-feeds before developing BioMar’s first range of preventive health-feeds called SMARTfeed. He was also part of the creation of BioSustain, the aquaculture industry’s first feed sustainability program and more recently BioMar’s Pigment Performance Technology.

Fredrikstad Seafoods and BioMar extend their agreement

December 18 2020

Fredrikstad Seafoods and BioMar Norway extend their long-term RAS feed agreement for three more years. Fredrikstad Seafoods and BioMar have already been collaborating closely to develop a sustainable feed recipe for their RAS facility in Fredrikstad.

ORIVO and BioMar to develop next generation DNA-based feed analysis

December 16 2020

ORIVO has been granted funding from the Norwegian Research Council to develop the next generation DNA-based analysis for feed products and feed ingredients. Among the partners in the project is the Danish sustainable aquaculture feed producer, BioMar, who sees the value of evidence-based transparency in their industry.

BioMar and Quality Salmon Sotenäs look to create salmon of tomorrow

December 7 2020

The letter of intent was signed between feed producer BioMar and Lighthouse Finance owned Quality Salmon Sotenäs AB in November 2020. The agreement states that BioMar will provide feed solutions for the Atlantic salmon in Quality Salmon’s land-based RAS facility once production commences in 2022, in Sotenäs, Sweden.

BioMar commits to ‘give 100%’ along with 14 World Leaders

December 2 2020

Almost two years ago BioMar was invited to join the advisory board of The High level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, since then 20 science-led papers and reports have been commissioned that has led to the creation of the Transformations documents which outlines 74 priority actions for a sustainable ocean economy.

Time is right for a new industry-wide sustainable seafood story

November 23 2020

The seafood industry delivers a high protein food with one of the lowest environmental footprints and yet it is still overshadowed by a history of unsustainable practices. The industry has come a long way over the last two decades by adopting responsible farming practices, to creating sustainable feeds. It has a positive environmental story and the time might just be right to launch a good news story that is simple and allows easy engagement by consumers.

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