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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Products
Read moreBioMar launches SmartCare Endurance, a new solution to boost fish health and resilience
BioMar unveils SmartCare Endurance, an innovative feed solution developed to help farmed fish endure challenging conditions, such as SRS outbreaks. SmartCare Endurance addresses the increasing pressures of infectious diseases, chronic inflammation, and environmental stressors on aquaculture operations.
- R&D
- Novel Ingredients
Read moreThe Evolution of Nutrients in Aquafeeds
Aquatic animals are highly adaptable, requiring around 40 essential nutrients that can be sourced from various raw materials, including marine ingredients, animal products, grains, and novel sources. This adaptability is crucial to the industry's growth and will allow for diverse feed formulations
- R&D
Read moreBioMar explores ideal aquafeed for use in Waterborne Feeding for Salmon Farming
The latest research from BioMar has shed light on the aquafeed challenges associated with waterborne feeding systems. This new feeding system technology is gaining traction amongst salmon farmers for its potential to reduce energy consumption, microplastic pollution, and sea lice exposure. While these systems offer promising benefits, BioMar has identified specific factors contributing to nutritional loss in feed delivered through submerged systems.
- 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 moreAdvancing the future of aquafeed development
BioMar’s Tech Centre is a unique pilot-scale feed production facility that services our entire global R&D and production network, ensuring the high performance and quality of our innovative and sustainable aquaculture feeds.
- 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.
- Seafood
- Nutrition
Read moreBetter Feed results in Better Food for us all
By focusing on what matters BioMar is setting the standard in feed that meets the expectations of farmers and the need for nourishing communities.
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