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 (315)
- 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.
- Restorative
Read moreThe Norwegian Feed Mission
The Sustainable Feed Mission is a Norwegian national initiative set to transform their food system though feeds. Bringing together industry, research, and policymakers, the mission aims to cut emissions, enhance food security, and strengthen Norwegian feed ingredient production.
- Financials
Read moreBioMar enters partnership with Fóðurblandan in Iceland
BioMar Group has announced a partnership for the manufacture and distribution of aquafeed through Fóðurblandan’s production facility in Reykjavik, marking a significant milestone as BioMar becomes the only global manufacturer with aquafeed production in Iceland.
- Seafood
Read moreBetter Feed. Better Food. Better Future.
The link between what we eat and how it impacts our health has never been clearer. The food we eat plays a vital role in our health, and when it comes to seafood, this connection runs even deeper. It is not just about what we eat, but about what our food eats.
- Nutrition
- Products
Read moreIntroducing SmartCare CONTROL Gill
To help mitigate these challenges and enhance fish health, we're excited to introduce SmartCare CONTROL Gill, the latest addition to our SmartCare portfolio. This groundbreaking product is designed to strengthen gill health and improve fish robustness.
- 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.
