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 (304)
- Financials
Read morePositive Start of the Year
The first quarter of the year underlines the continuous strong performance of BioMar. Record high volumes for the quarter, combined with solid earnings, provides a head start on the year. Year-on-year, BioMar increased volumes by 12%, driven by a positive development across all segments. While Salmon feed volumes increased by 7%, Selected Species went up by 13% and Shrimp reached an impressive increase of 24% in feed volumes, mainly driven by the business in Ecuador.
- Climate Action
Read moreA New Era in Certified Soy
Measuring impact is the first step towards reducing it. For years carbon calculations for soy in aquafeed relied on generic data, which does not reflect the reality of responsible farming. In 2019, together with ProTerra, we embarked on a mission to deliver science-backed, verified emissions data for key soy ingredients used in aquafeed.
- Climate Action
Read moreNavigating FLAG Emissions in Aquaculture
Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) emissions will be important as the aquaculture industry transitions towards lower-carbon production. These emissions, now tracked under the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), originate from land use and agricultural activities rather than from energy consumption.
- Climate Action
Read moreBubbling to the Surface: Rethinking Shrimp Pond Emissions
The aquaculture industry has focused on reducing carbon footprints for years, which is a key element of environmental responsibility. An overlooked factor lies beneath the water’s surface. Gases like methane, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gases are greenhouse gases significantly more potent than carbon dioxide. While CO2 has dominated climate discussions, these lesser-known gases may significantly impact the environmental footprint of farmed shrimp.
- Restorative
- Climate Action
Read moreAdvancing Sustainable Soybean Practices in Aquaculture Feed Production
Biomar, in its effort to continue with its 2030 sustainability agenda, has made progress in defining and developing suppliers that are sustainable and increasingly closer to our production factories.
- Restorative
Read moreBioMar Costa Rica Achieves ASC Feed Certification
BioMar’s Costa Rica production facility has achieved ASC Feed Certification, marking a significant step forward towards responsible feed production for Central America's aquaculture industry.
- Restorative
- Climate Action
Read moreBioMar posts a record-low Forage Fish Dependency Ratio
An all-time low FFDR of 0.37 was reported today in BioMar’s 2024 Sustainability Report. This milestone was reached through the innovative use of alternative ingredients and trimmings, which now represent 55% of the total marine ingredients.
- Nutrition
- Seafood
Read moreWhy Omega-3s Are Essential for Fish and Human Health
Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA, are fundamental to the health and development of both fish and humans. These long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) contribute to optimal growth, robust health, and high-quality fish and shrimp, showing the connection between aquafeeds and the seafood we consume.
- R&D
Read moreBioMar acquires full ownership of leading Norwegian research centre for aquaculture
BioMar has signed an agreement to acquire full ownership of LetSea, Norway’s leading experimental and research centre for aquaculture by taking over the remaining shares from KapNor.
- Financials
Read more2024, a Year of Strong Performance
he year 2024 underlined the long-term positive development of BioMar. Profitability was remarkably strong in a year of declining volumes and revenue. Concluding a successful year, BioMar achieved a strong Q4, resulting in the best results ever for the group.
- R&D
- Novel Ingredients
Read moreWhitefish Side-Stream Products as a Lower-Impact Alternative to Fishmeal in Atlantic Salmon Diets
In the past, trimmings, viscera, and heads from fisheries were often discarded as waste. However, these side-stream products, are recognized as valuable resources that can contribute to sustainable aquaculture. While the utilization of pelagic fish side-stream products is well-established, side-stream products from whitefish remain underutilized.
- Novel Ingredients
- Nutrition
Read moreA Vital Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Sustainable Aquaculture
Fish oil is a crucial ingredient in aquafeed formulations, valued for its unique nutritional composition, particularly its high levels of essential omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). These fatty acids are vital for the optimal growth, development, and overall well-being of farmed fish. Fish oil not only enhances feed conversion efficiency but also plays a significant role in supporting immune function, reproductive health, and the development of larvae and eggs in broodstock.
