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Press releases

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BioMar completes acquisition

June 7 2019

BioMar Group has acquired the 50% remaining shares in the Chilean factory Alitec Pargua. The transfer of shares took place this morning in Puerto Montt, leaving BioMar as the sole owner of the former joint venture.

BioMar eliminates cataracts in lumpfish with a new feed diet

May 2 2019

Cataracts are unfortunately a common eye condition in lumpfish affecting at least 60% and as much 100% of fish with the average condition being a severe cataract level of >5 according to a recent study by BioMar. It also showed that the prevalence and severity increased with fish size. BioMar has now solved the challenges associated with diet-related cataracts in lumpfish with the launch of a new Symbio recipe. These Lumpfish Grower products will make a significant contribution to improving fish welfare and their lice-grazing efficiency.

BioMar is creating solutions targeted towards consumers

April 23 2019

BioMar has completed the testing of insect meal in feeds for aquaculture and believe it shows promise as an alternative protein source. This is one among many other novel ingredients like algae oil or single cell proteins that BioMar has been investigating. BioMar believes these raw materials can address some of the needs of the market and are now eager to speed up their adoption through the creation of innovative feed solutions targeting the needs of seafood consumers.

BioMar appoints Managing Director in Australia

April 23 2019

BioMar is pleased to announce the appointment of David Whyte as the Managing Director of their new fish feed manufacturing plant in Tasmania. The plant, currently in its construction phase will be ready for commissioning in early 2020.

BioMar Group reinforces commitment to Chilean aquaculture

March 14 2019

Subject to approval by authorities, BioMar acquires the 50% remaining shares in the Chilean factory APSA. Ending 10 years of successful collaboration with AquaChile, this will immediately release important capacity for BioMar in Chile.

BioMar reaches 2018 expectations

March 8 2019

In 2018, BioMar Group delivered on the growth aspirations with a solid increase in revenue as well as volumes. As expected, the earnings did not keep up with the growth in volumes due to the competitive situation in the Norwegian market. However, the other markets were able to compensate for the challenging situation.

Algae as a replacement for marine resources is gaining market acceptance

March 5 2019

Growing Adoption of AlgaPrime™ DHA is Improving Omega-3 Content of Farmed Fish and Accelerating Sustainable Aquaculture. BioMar Has Produced and Sold Over 350,000 Tons of Feed Containing AlgaPrime™ DHA in Norway Over the Past Two Years.

BioMar announces new top management in the Salmon Division

January 10 2019

With effect from January 15th, BioMar Group welcomes new executive management in the Salmon Division. The company promotes two internal profiles with strong track records within BioMar and the industry.

BioMar icon Niels Alsted retires after 45 years in aquaculture

January 8 2019

Niels Alsted, Executive Vice President of Business Relations in BioMar, nicknamed ‘Mr Aquaculture’ by his colleagues has retired after 45 years of service in the aquaculture industry.

New extrusion line in Ecuador

December 4 2018

BioMar Group ready to build new line for extruded shrimp feed in Ecuador

BioMar raises EBIT guidance for 2018

November 12 2018

After being marked by competition in Norway and a warm summer in Europe, BioMar Group is recovering significantly. The company delivers a strong Q3, almost outperforming the accumulated results of Q1 and Q2. All markets except Norway have shown performance above expectations. This leads to a raise in the EBITDA guidance for the full year.

BioMar marked by competition in Norway

August 17 2018

The half year report for BioMar Group has today been released by the parent company Schouw & Co. BioMar Group has increased volumes and revenue compared to 2017. However the overall result is composed by results in the salmon markets declining slightly while other core markets and new business units have been performing according to expectations.

BioMar supports industry moves for changes in Antarctic krill harvesting suggested by Greenpeace

July 10 2018

Representatives from the seafood industry, including BioMar, and conservation groups have agreed to support the creation of marine protected areas, including large no-fishing zones in the Antarctic. The Greenpeace led retailer roundtable event was held in conjunction with their Antarctic 360 event in Cambridge, UK, attended by scientists and Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem, who joined Greenpeace’s expedition to the Antarctic in January 2018.

BioMar expands their R&D capabilities in the Hatchery feed sector

July 5 2018

BioMar has increased its research capabilities in hatchery with an expansion of its Aquaculture Technology Centre, ATC Hirtshals facility in Denmark. BioMar has now opened a state-of-the-art marine fish larval trial unit that not only allows for larval rearing but also the production of live feed.

BioMar exceed expectations on sustainability KPIs for raw materials

June 27 2018

Today BioMar Group releases their Integrated Sustainability Report. Three years ahead of schedule, four out of five KPI’s for raw materials have reached the 2020 target. BioMar has decided to raise the bar further and have now set new targets for 2020.

BioMar adds new specialized line in Denmark

May 14 2018

BioMar Group decides to invest in additional capacity for the factory in Denmark. The new line will be highly specialized and dedicated to fry and RAS feed production enabling the factory to increase flexibility, quality and production performance.

New markets support BioMar in Q1

May 3 2018

First quarter of 2018 underlines, that BioMar Group has entered into new markets and species creating viable business growth. The financial results are supported by solid yield from the new investments while weather conditions and a competitive scenario hit BioMar’s Salmon Division.

R&D at BioMar’s ATC Patagonia is off to an exciting start

April 24 2018

The work in research and development of BioMar Chile carried out in the ATC Patagonia began on the right foot in its second year of operations. Both with the number and quality of trials carried out at the center and with the high caliber of researchers who visited the country.

BioMar uses BASF’s Sustainable Solution Steering methodology on their raw material portfolio

April 18 2018

BioMar strives to be the sustainability leader in the industry and this method supports us with a comprehensive and systematic tool that grants transparency and documentation from raw material to end-product application

BioMar growth exceeds expectations

March 9 2018

In 2017, BioMar Group delivered on the growth aspirations. The financial results for the year reveal a significant increase in revenue as well as solid EBIT exceeding expectations. Driving factors have been expansions into new markets and an increased focus on innovation and sustainability.

AUD 56 million aqua feed production facility proposed for northern Tasmania, Australia

December 12 2017

BioMar Australia have released plans to develop a AUD 56 million aqua feed production facility in the state’s north, providing a significant boost to the local economy, job creation and the state’s growing aquaculture industry.

BioMar announces strategic R&D investment in the shrimp market

November 27 2017

Just two months after confirming the acquisition of Ecuadorian feed manufacturer Alimentsa, BioMar announced today the establishment of a new trial facility for shrimp.

BioMar appoints new General Manager in Ecuador

November 20 2017

After almost 25 years as General Manager in Alimentsa, Roberto Boloña (age 68) has chosen to step down and leave the position to his natural successor Vice-General Manager Danny Velez.

BioMar at Karmøy sets production capacity record

October 25 2017

BioMar Group’s Karmøy production facility has officially opened Line 3, which has an annual capacity of 140,000 tonnes of fish feed, increasing the output of the Karmøy facility by around 70%. Line 3 will have one of the highest hourly output capacities of any single production line of fish feed anywhere in the world.

BioMar launches a new, highly environmentally friendly vessel

October 11 2017

In two weeks’ time, the MS Nyksund, a new high-tech vessel for shipping fish feed will be put into service for BioMar. As part of the process of modernising BioMar’s shipments of fish feed, an agreement was signed in 2015 with NSK Shipping AS for the construction of a new feed carrier. The ship was formally handed over earlier this week at the Tersan shipyard the site responsible for construction. The ship is owned and operated by NSK Shipping.

Full speed ahead into shrimp: Alimentsa approved to join BioMar

September 13 2017

The acquisition of Alimentsa as announced in June is now completed. All necessary approvals have now been obtained and Alimentsa will from 13 September 2017 be a part of BioMar Group. The acquisition will position BioMar among the leading shrimp feed producers in Latin America creating synergies toward existing business.

BioMar top rated salmon sustainability fish feed company

September 7 2017

BioMar tops the chart for the most transparent reporting of sustainability for independent salmon feed companies, adding strength to their core strategic focus of driving and leading sustainable practices within the industry.

Taking lead on innovation and sustainability contributes to organic growth in BioMar Group

August 17 2017

The half year report for BioMar Group has today been released by the parent company Schouw & Co. It states that BioMar Group has delivered a strong H1 in both volumes and profits driven by increased market shares across the divisions. In particular the North European markets have valued the steps taken to innovate for increased sustainability and efficiency.

BioMar celebrates 10 years of strategic sustainability with BioSustain

August 14 2017

Today at Aqua Nor 2017, the BioMar Group takes a moment to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the BioSustain™ concept with a rooftop party at their new offices in Norway. Sustainability has long been in the DNA of BioMar however the development of BioSustain firmly established the company as the forerunner in driving sustainable innovation through collaborative partnerships in the aquaculture industry.

BioMar Group reports below 1 FIFO ratio

June 30 2017

Advances in innovative technology by BioMar and a high priced fish oil and fishmeal market enabled the BioMar Group to average a below one FIFO ratio (Fish-In:Fish-Out) for its raw material usage in 2016 for the first time in its history. This is one of the many findings revealed in the yearly sustainability report released today.

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