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Top feed supplier spot for BioMar in Seafood Stewardship Index ranking - but still room for improvement

November 5 2019

BioMar Group was founded on the concept of developing sustainable aquaculture feed for the industry and decades later it remains a core pillar of the company. This month BioMar achieved the highest-ranking feed supplier in the first ever Seafood Stewardship Index from the World Benchmarking Alliances.

BioMar introduces authenticity DNA testing for marine ingredients

November 3 2019

The testing platform, developed by Norway-based Orivo in collaboration with BioMar, is based on advanced DNA-technology. The test determines the species composition of marine ingredients with a high level of precision, able to detect the presence of even very small amounts of DNA. BioMar believes that DNA-testing of marine ingredients in the aquaculture industry is a natural answer to the call from customers and stakeholders for improved transparency and traceability in seafood value chains.

BioMar leads ocean-based climate action for aquaculture

September 24 2019

Today, the High Level Panel for A Sustainable Ocean Economy launched their latest report showing that ocean-based climate action can deliver a fifth of the reductions in greenhouse gas emissions required by 2050 to prevent climate change through the 1.5ºC global temperature rise.

BioMar Promotes Feed Transparency

July 1 2019

Three years in the making and unlike any transparency tool in the seafood industry, BioMar announces Discover, the latest tool from our BioSustain programme, in the launch of our 2018 Sustainability Report. The report showcasing BioMar’s continuous focus on driving sustainable initiatives across the aquaculture industry and throughout the value chain and now right into the hands of the consumer.

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 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.

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 which has led to a raise in the EBITDA guidance for the full year.

BioMar expands R&D capabilities within shrimp

October 15 2018

BioMar Group increases its shrimp research capabilities with the opening of its Aquaculture Technology Centre in Ecuador.

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 4 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.