Steering Committee Member
In 2024, BioMar achieved ASC certification in Ecuador, Chile, and the UK, strengthening our commitment to responsible aquaculture and expanding our ASC certified feed offering to 15 species.
ASC
Industry Partnerships
BioMar thrives on collaboration.
By partnering with leading organisations, we cultivate innovative and sustainable solutions for the future of aquaculture.
- SSP
Member
Through the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP), BioMar is committed to the highest environmental and social standards, working to make shrimp farming a thriving global practice.
- GSI
Committee Chair & Members
As part of the communications taskforce, BioMar guides the annual marketing and communications plan. Our CEO chairs the feed taskforce and is an active member of the CEO Board.
- GSA
Member
We are an active member of the Global Seafood Alliance, supporting education, advocacy, and third-party assurances. GSA is the developer of the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) standard.
- FEFAC
Member
We contribute to FEFAC committees, advancing best practices in nutrition, feed, safety, and sustainability. Recently, we aligned FEFAC with new science on synthetic antioxidants and toxins.
- Global G.A.P
Contributor
BioMar contributed to updating v3 of the Compound Feed Manufacturing standard, adding responsible sourcing criteria for soy, palm oil, and fish meal/oil and developing ESG content for new requirements.
2024 Sustainability Report
Shaping better aquaculture, together.
See how partnerships, innovation, and action are making a difference.
Results (325)
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BioMar expands ASC conforming feed offering to the Iberian Peninsula and nearby markets
BioMar has obtained ASC Feed Certification for its production facility in Dueñas, Spain. As a supplier of aquaculture feed for Spain, Portugal, and markets in North Africa, this certification marks a decisive step in BioMar’s global strategy to provide ASC conforming feeds in key regions.
- R&D
- Nutrition
Read moreFunctional Diet Enhances Post-Handling Growth and Feed Intake in Stressed Atlantic Salmon
Mechanical delousing and other handling procedures are known to trigger acute stress in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), leading to reduced appetite, growth losses, and a weakened physiological condition.
- R&D
Read moreSkeletal Development and Enzymes Activity are influenced by Protein and Hydrolysates Origin in European Seabass Fry
Fish protein hydrolysates (FPH) are known to improve nutrient availability and immune function in early-stage fish. Their high content and mix of peptides of different sizes and single amino acids, although widely variable depending on the commercial source, makes them particularly suited for fry, whose gastrointestinal tracts are still maturing.
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BioMar Broadens ASC Feed Offering Across Central and Northern European Markets
BioMar has achieved ASC Feed Certification for its production facility in Brande, Denmark, significantly expanding the reach of its ASC-compliant feed offering. As a key site supplying feed to Central and Northern Europe, Brande’s certification reflects BioMar’s commitment to responsible and certified aquaculture, enabling even more producers to align with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed Standard across species and geographies.
- Partnerships
Read moreBioMar and Cefetra Join Forces to Cut Emissions from Crop to Coast
Cefetra, a leader in agricultural supply chains, and BioMar, a global producer of aquaculture feed, have formed a new partnership to reduce emissions from key vegetable-based ingredients in aquaculture diets.
- Partnerships
- Novel Ingredients
Read moreBioMar, Innovafeed and Auchan announce landmark partnership to accelerate the commercialisation of insect meal
On the opening day of the Global Shrimp Forum, BioMar, Innovafeed, and Auchan are proud to announce a significant industry commitment: the large-scale integration of insect protein into commercial shrimp feed in Ecuador.
- Products
Read moreBioMar launches a new feed for submerged feeding technology
Today at AquaNor BioMar launched POWER H2O, a new feed solution tailored for waterborne feeding systems. This new way of formulating gives salmon farmers a pellet that performs better under the unique conditions of these advanced farming systems.
- R&D
- Nutrition
Read moreBioMar more than doubles vitamin D levels in all Salmon diets
BioMar has significantly increased the levels of vitamin D3 across all salmon diets. Research findings point to enhanced fish health benefits while increasing the nutritional value of farmed salmon for consumers.
- R&D
- Nutrition
Read moreDietary Vitamin D3 Supplementation Enhances Fillet Vitamin D Content in Rainbow Trout
This study explored how different levels of synthetic vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) supplementation influence whole body and fillet vitamin D3 deposition in rainbow trout reared under recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) conditions.
- Restorative
Read moreA True Local Scottish Tale
The collaboration between Lunar, BioMar, Scottish Sea Farms, and Marks & Spencer is a great example of a local value chain in action, that starts in Scottish waters and ends on Scottish dinner tables. By working together, we can enhance the resilience of Scotland’s seafood supply chain, ensuring a responsible and efficient food system.
- Restorative
Read moreParadigm Shift Back to Regenerative Agriculture
Conventional farming has led to soil degradation, with an estimated 60 years of topsoil left if depletion continues. Regenerative agriculture offers a solution by improving soil microbiomes, which are crucial in creating symbiotic relationships with crops.
- Partnerships
Read moreBioMar Norway Achieves ASC Feed Certification
BioMar’s production facilities in Myre and Karmøy, Norway, have officially achieved Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed certification. This latest achievement strengthens BioMar’s global commitment to responsible feed production and ensures Norwegian farmers have access to ASC-compliant feed ahead of upcoming requirements.
