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Issue 15 / June 2017
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Editorial
Issue 15 / June 2017 Omega-3 in salmon Restoring Omega-3 levels in farmed fish
Welcome to the latest issue of Aquaculture Scoop. In this issue we learn about the solutions for restoring Omega-3 levels in farmed salmon with Omega-3 rich algae ingredient. We also find out the advantages of the latest formulation and labelling software as well as automated data collection. Finally, we get acquainted with the new offshore feeding system from Gael Force, learn about BioMar Group taking a step into the shrimp feed market, and more. As ever, please send us your comments and articles for inclusion, contact details below and right.
Offshore feeding systems New solutions for fish farmers
Labelling software Latest updates and developments
Fish health and welfare Training courses
Events
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Innovation in health and sustainability can help restore Omega-3 levels in farmed salmon
Nutrition scientists for years have been
just once a week have larger gray matter
But with growth comes challenges. The
studying and affirming the health benefits of
volumes in brain areas that are responsible
major source of long chain omega-3s today
omega-3s. Studies have shown that long
for memory and cognition in healthy elderly
is fish oil. About 1 million metric tons of fish
chain marine omega-3 fatty acids, both
people – potentially reducing the risk of
oil is produced each year for use primarily
docosohexenoic acid (DHA) and
Alzheimer's disease.
in aquaculture. The aquaculture industry is
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), can reduce risk
growing, but the availability of long chain
factors for heart disease. These include
These understandings have helped to drive
omega- 3s from wild caught fish is naturally
biomarkers such as high cholesterol, high
demand among consumers on a global
constrained. Continued availability depends
blood pressure, and lower levels of
scale. Fish is becoming more popular
on sustainable fishery management policies,
triglycerides. What’s more, research has
around the world. Today, salmon
productivity of natural systems (which have
shown that consuming omega-3 fatty acids
consumption is now three times higher than
been impacted by climate), compliance with
can reduce cardiovascular events by as
it was in 1980 according to World Wildlife
quotas, and other factors. Many countries
much as 45%.
Fund – and accounts for 6.5% of all the
have strict quotas on wild caught fish.
protein we eat around the world. And it doesn’t stop there. Omega-3 fatty
Aquaculture represents 70% of this growing
In addition, a recent study from Stirling
acids help support brain function and
market for salmon. This increase is largely
University in the UK found that the amount
normal brain growth and development.
due to its health and environmental benefits
of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in farmed
A recent study in The Journal of Preventive
when compared to other animal proteins. In
Scottish salmon has decreased by 50% in
Medicine found that people who eat fish
short, salmon enjoys a healthy halo.
the past 10 years.
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What does this mean for the consumer?
salmon, while reducing the environmental
marine omega-3s currently sourced from
Today, we now need to eat double the
impact of the fish they are raising.
our oceans. Based on sugarcane feedstock,
portion size to obtain the same amount of
Microalgae is the original source of long
AlgaPrime™ DHA has a lower carbon
heart-healthy omega-3s. The study
chain omega-3s (DHA & EPA). Salmon and
footprint and higher yield per hectare than
researchers summarized this is likely due to
other fin fish contain high levels of fatty
DHA produced from oilseeds, or from
reduced levels of marine proteins and
acids because microalgae is a staple in their
alternate sugar sources such as corn. In
higher levels of fish oil alternatives such as
diets. AlgaPrime™ DHA, developed by
fact, one metric ton of AlgaPrime™ DHA is
plant-based oils high in omega-6 fatty acids.
TerraVia and Bunge, goes straight to the
the equivalent, on a DHA basis, of saving up
This means that even with the increase in
source - microalgae. This offers a traceable,
to approximately 40 metric tons of wild
salmon demand, we’re not getting enough
high quality, and sustainable alternative for
caught fish from our oceans.
long chain omega-3 fatty acids in our diets
long chain omega-3s. Over the past year, the industry has taken
today. The majority of health organizations recommend a minimum of 250-500 mg of
AlgaPrime™ DHA is a native, whole algae
notice. TerraVia and Bunge, through their
long chain omega-3s each day for healthy
ingredient that contains ~30% DHA,
joint venture SB Oils, have reached a
adults – that equates to 2 servings of fish
approximately three times the level found in
commercial supply agreement with BioMar,
per week. But, only 20% of the world
fish oil. It’s also made without GMOs and is
one of the world’s largest aquaculture feed
population consumes the recommended
grown in a controlled environment.
suppliers – and are collaborating to introduce salmon feeds containing
daily amount from seafood. A sustainable source of marine omega-3s -
AlgaPrime™ DHA to farmers in Norway,
Feed formulators and farmers are now
AlgaPrime™ DHA is produced by having the
Chile, and the U.K. Most recently, BioMar
considering innovative approaches to
microalgae convert plant sugars into fatty
has formulated a new omega-3 rich feed for
restoring the omega-3 nutritional value in
acids, to augment existing supplies of
Lerøy Seafood Group that incorporates
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AlgaPrime™ DHA. The feed is designed to ensure that nutritional requirements of the salmon are met, while reducing dependency on traditional marine sources of omega-3s. Additionally, Chilean salmon farmer Ventisqueros is using salmon feed containing AlgaPrime™ DHA to produce a premium Pacific salmon with an industry low Forage Fish Dependency Ratio (FFDR) of 0.5 kilogram of forage fish to one kilogram of finished salmon.
So what do we do from here? In order to meet the growing demand for omega-3 rich and sustainable seafood, the industry – as a whole – needs to develop new solutions. Continuing to drive partnerships within the industry is an
The collaboration between TerraVia, Bunge
essential component to innovation. From
and BioMar has driven the success of
continue growing responsibly.
product development, to production and
AlgaPrime™ DHA - ensuring that a
Author:
distribution – change happens when key
sustainable source of omega-3 DHA is
Walter Rakitsky, PhD, Senior Vice
players in the industry work together.
available now to help the industry to
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FORMULATION AND LABELLING Feed formulation leads to the creation of
Depending on the regulation applied, the
When reading the information displayed on
diets for commercial products. Feed product
adjunction of additives can change the way
a label it is obvious that, even though a label
selling comes with a number of rules and
the additive is declared on the label. For
is based on the diet for a feed, the label
regulations such as the creation of labels
example, the presence of an additive can
displays items that are halfway between the
consistent with the applied regulation in the
require the mention of a use-by date or
formula and the commercial product; a
country the product is sold. This label
specific precautionary measures.
same formula can be the basis for various
management is an integral part of the feed
labels depending on the commercial name
formulation process. It can be greatly
The composition of the feed can also be
of the products or the supplementations
helped by the use of a formulation software
displayed differently depending on the
that can be added to the original diet.
such as Allix3. In the eventuality that labels
applicable regulation; either grouping raw
are fixed and used as requirement
materials up in family of raw materials (such
Therefore, in the formulation and labelling
specifications of the feed, label
as “cereals” that would include any cereals
software Allix3 we manage “finished
management can be delegated to other
included in the feed), or displaying the
products” that are based on a specific
systems. However when the labels vary,
name of each raw material followed by their
formula but will generate varying labels.
formulators need sufficient means to
inclusion rate in the feed, with the
automatically and reliably calculate labels.
possibility of only displaying the numerical
This will allow, for example, a feed producer
value down to a certain threshold in order
to export products in various countries were
A label includes various information, of
to not disclose the content of a premix or of
varying regulations apply, with the proper
which declarations are a key item.
various additives that would come from a
label for each country.
Declarations such as the value of protein or
specific expertise.
ash contents are the direct result of feed formulation. Labels include also the list of additives such as vitamins, minerals or trace elements.
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Furthermore, a label can be translated into Purpose of the feed, as well as the direction
various languages with the content of the
for its use will also be displayed on the
label staying the same. Regulation and
label.
languages are not automatically linked. For example a label can display the same
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information in several languages, such as
when using a software tailored to this need
Although the label carries the brand of the
French and Arabic for countries in the
and integrated with the formulation
company, it is a regulatory document. In
Maghreb.
software. An effective audit system will also
order to highlight the marketing quality of
allow the update of labels when needed, as
the product, another support close to the
Once the label is calculated, there is the
well as keep the flexibility needed during
label can be generated, that will include
sensitive issue of its production. Ideally the
the formulation process in order to change
non-regulatory information: these are called
label and the diet that it is based on should
the diet without requiring a systematic
“Technical datasheets” and will include both
be transferred simultaneously to the
update of the label. It is also possible to
label information and information linked to
printing system. The formulation software
formulate with specific settings such as
the product marketing positioning.
should also be able to offer traceability of
fixing the order of the raw materials on the
label and feed. The software need to be able
label. However it is important to keep in
For more information visit:
to trace back from the label to the produced
mind that the label is not a marketing tool.
www.a-systems.fr
diet saved in a production archive. In case of an administrative audit it will be easy to prove the conformity of the label with the feed produced. Using an ERP could lead to think that the formulation software is done once the information reaches the ERP, however the ERP could need the label information available in the formulation software, thus the formulation software’s database could need to be integrated with the ERP to facilitate this communication. This communication will allow the coherence between data coming from the formulation and the ones used in production. A-SYSTEMS developed a label printing system that can communicate with the plant’s IT system in order to pilot the label printing process at the plant using standard equipment. One of the difficulties that needs solving when talking about labelling bagged products is that, when producing a certain stock of the products, the country of destination of the bags might be yet unknown. In this case, the label has to be printed in several languages so that it can be used as widely as possible. Numerous combinations are then possible: printing the label’s texts in all languages and displaying the numerical values after the chain of characters, or printing out “blocks” of labels, each block with its own language. Only after analysing the specific needs of a client can the most suitable solution be defined, solution that, in some cases, could be described as haute-couture. To summarise, labelling is greatly facilitated
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SeaFeed There's a new offshore feeding system in town which is set to re-vitalise the way in which fish farm managers carry out the task of feeding. It's innovative, low in noise, energy efficient and has a small blower footprint in comparison to other offerings on the market. The name? SeaFeed. SeaFeed External Selector is available in either 8-way or 4-way.
Scottish aquaculture equipment and
“Each element of the system has been
reduce maintenance, HTD belt drives are
technology manufacturer, Gael Force,
carefully selected to reduce feed waste, save
used in the selector valves which are
developed SeaFeed following months of
energy, minimise maintenance and ensure
available in either 4 way or 8 way outlet
extensive R&D, listening to concerns and
that it has operator and barge safety at its
options.
needs of fish farmers and operators. Having
heart. The new tried and tested blower is
taken the range of feedback into account
innovative, very compact, and has a low
and setting it into development, their
noise output.”
solution is one which fits the bill.
Locally Sourced Software The SeaFeed software, developed locally in
Preparations are underway to physically
Scotland, ensures that the user can control
showcase the sleekly designed SeaFeed
the feed distribution in a way that best suits
selector and software at Aqua Nor this
the feeding characteristics of their livestock
Describing the thought-process behind the
August. Visitors will be able to see for
and their company feeding schedules,
new system, Director Jamie Young said, “The
themselves what is described as “a stylish
monitor their environment and their stock
overwhelming message we have been
new concept”. Farm operator safety and
production. This is supported by feed
hearing is that fish farmers need an
prevention of water ingress are an integral
pattern logging which allows monitoring of
offshore feed system which is completely
part of the selector design and there is an
fish growth and also provides ease of
reliable – and we feel we have matched this
emphasis on ensuring the integrity of the
operator training. Traceability of
expectation with SeaFeed. It puts control
barge, with a watertight “homing” position
adjustments and feed distribution is
into the hands of the farm manager, with
which the swan neck delivery pipe defaults
covered by unique operator log in, and
bespoke software allowing each farm to
to when not feeding, or when a pipe
environmental logging within the software
manage the way they feed and in a way that
becomes detached.
provides histogram functionality and
suits them, their fish and the environment
To enhance accuracy and precision of the
monitoring.
they grow their fish in.” He went on to say,
selected outlet from the selector valve and
Accuracy and Reliability
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Just one of a number of simple, user friendly screen-views from the software.
While all of these features are detailed and
an active search for installation partners in
To find out more about the SeaFeed
in-depth, the clear user interface screens
all markets both domestically and
Offshore Feeding System today, visit
mean that software is simple to navigate
internationally, it is fair to say there is a
www.gaelforceaquaculture.com
and operate.
great tide of excitement building up to the official launch of the system.
Humble beginnings The development of SeaFeed is yet another milestone in Gael Force’s incredible expansion over a 34 year period. From its beginnings as a one-man fishing creel manufacturer in Stornoway, Gael Force has evolved into a company committed to investing in innovative fish farming product development which places them as a serious and credible alternative to the well-known big beasts of the finfish aquaculture supply chain sector. SeaFeed adds another arm to Gael Force’s end to end equipment and services, including their renowned SeaQureMoor mooring system, their range of SeaMate feed barges of which the company is now building their 80th and the robust underwater technology range consisting of a cameras, lights and sensors.
SeaFeed System Software has been developed locally.
With two orders for SeaFeed already confirmed for the system pre-launch, and
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New Automated Data Collection, Traceability & Labelling System for Aquaculture Statistics from the National Oceanographic
data collection and be able to evaluate and
• Identification of source
and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA)
report on production and processing while
• Validation of the safety of product at the
demonstrate that the aquaculture industry
providing full end-to-end traceability. One
now supplies more than 50% of all seafood
computerized solution recently developed
• Verification of traceability protocols
produced for human consumption, and that
that fills these requirements is the SIMBA
• Ability to meet mandatory recordkeeping
percentage is predicted to grow to 75%
System for Aquaculture from Dynamic
requirements for key data elements (KDE)
within the next 10-15 years. According to
Systems, Inc. in Redmond, Washington.
at critical tracking events (CTE) along the
the non-profit World Resources Institute, increasing “aquaculture production without
source
food supply chain
The Aquaculture Supply Chain
further increasing the industry’s efficiency
• Respond to requests for data by regulatory agencies
could lead to a <significant increase in>
Washington State University and the
environmental impacts.”
University of Idaho identified “Traceability
The SIMBA system answers these issues by
Issues for Aquaculture Producers” in a
automating the data collection of the “key
In order to become more productive and
presentation made at their joint School of
data elements” in real-time, and providing
effective, the industry needs to improve
Food Science. These key issues were:
reports and filters required for traceability
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as needed. In addition SIMB has the ability
multiple data points on site with no errors
screens. The focus is on simplicity and
to provide management with production
and minimal time spent.
speed. And one of the key benefits to
and inventory reporting that can help them run their business.
Traceability for Aquaculture Requires Collection of Many Data Points
SIMBA is its flexibility. Most companies do The SIMBA Production module was
not need to change their process – SIMBA
designed initially for the Alaska wild caught
simply automates what is being done
seafood processors, who needed a method
manually, providing the added benefit of
of collecting production, inventory and
accurate and automated data collection.
shipping data quickly. Their workforce is seasonal and turnover is high, so the
Once the key data points have been
Data collection for the aquaculture industry
solution had to be easy to learn and easy to
collected on the tablet, they can be
presents some unique challenges.
use. A touch screen computer answered
uploaded to the office computer system.
Processors of wild caught seafood are being
those requirements.
Management reports and audit reports are
asked to identify “source” details of the
printed with the punch of a button.
catch, such as area, boat, gear, etc., all of
The software is designed to record a series
which is reported at harvest. But
of connected data points by punching one
farm-raised seafood producers need to start
button. For example, by punching the
collecting data earlier, during the growth
button “Coho Salmon”, the software can
phase. This starts with the identification of
trigger Coho-Headed&Gutted-50#Case. The
Full traceability requires the companies
the source of the eggs or fingerlings,
touchscreen buttons and sequences are
involved to record key data elements across
followed by recording the actions of adding
determined by the manager, and depend on
the supply chain. For the aquaculture
nutrients and chemicals to the pond or tank,
the type of process followed by the
company who sells their harvest to a
and reporting the feed used (including lot
production lines. Each production line can
processor, their requirements are met by
numbers), each time they are added to the
have a different set-up. The end result is a
identifying the lot number sold and
water. These events happen multiple times
solution that requires few steps and
retaining its historic records internally to be
prior to harvest, and need to be captured in
increases workers’ productivity, while
made available for auditors. For the
real-time with date/time stamps.
providing real-time information for
company who also owns a processing plant,
management.
this data retention gets more complex. It
Because these events occur remote from
Connecting the Pond to the Processing Plant
means being able to connect the lot data
the business office, most aquaculture
The migration of this technology to the
from the pond to the plant and to tracking
companies have a manager in the field write
aquaculture industry is implemented by
those lots through processing to shipping.
down the data on a worksheet. This
installing the SIMBA Production software on
A processor needs to be able to identify a
worksheet is then carried to the office
a rugged tablet and configuring it for the
Lot from Harvest through Process, Pack,
where a clerk keys it into a computer. These
specific data points collected during growth
Repack, Label, Store, Sell and Ship.
steps leave the company open to errors –
and harvesting. Dynamic Systems’ expert
from illegible writing to transposition errors,
implementers assist the aquaculture
The first challenge is how to connect the
and more. Dynamic Systems Inc. has
company personnel on the most effective
details from the harvest at the pond to the
developed a method of collecting these
configuration for their individual touch
processing plant’s database. The SIMBA
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software uses a 2D (2-dimensional) barcode. This type of barcode can contain a large amount of data about the product, including Lot Number, Date Harvested, Species, Grade, etc. This barcode is produced at the time of harvesting at the pond using the rugged tablet and a mobile barcode printer. When the harvested product reaches the processing plant, the 2D barcode is scanned at the receiving touch screen computer, and all of the pertinent data about that Lot is uploaded to the SIMBA system in the plant.
SIMBA in the Processing Plant Once the harvest has been received at the processing plant, the original SIMBA system takes over. This flexible solution resides on the plant floor, collects information and prints labels in real-time. Key elements of this system include: End-to-end traceability: SIMBA is able to provide a “depth” of traceability unmatched
Professional Labelling: SIMBA prints
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by other systems. Through its re-box
barcoded labels in any format required. The
www.dynamic-systemsinc.com
process, a Lot can be fully tracked through
system can store multiple label formats, for
receiving, processing, packing and
example one for each customer. It can also
repacking. SIMBA manages by the case,
print in foreign languages.
rather than by the lot. Therefore SIMBA can keep track of mixed lots, commingled lots,
Seafood companies who use SIMBA in their
etc., and provide a Lot Traceability Report
processing plants appreciate how it is easy
that shows every case that contains product
for their workers to use and how the system
from that lot.
provides them with immediate data that
Accurate Audit and Recall Reporting:
they can use to improve their plant’s
Because of the traceability methodology,
efficiencies and to provide sales with
audits and recalls can be managed with the
current inventory ready for sale.
punch of a button. Streamlined Shipping: SIMBA tracks each
Summary
case (or pallet) to the end customer or to a container or van. This is managed using
The Aquaculture industry is a dynamic and
mobile barcode scanners.
growing segment of the global fresh seafood
Accurate, Real-time Production Details:
business. As the industry matures it will be
Once a record is recorded on a SIMBA touch
important that these companies automate
screen, it is uploaded to the SIMBA database
their processes, which will help them run
where Production Reports, Inventory
more profitable businesses and will help
Reports, etc. are produced. Management
them respond to the need for full
knows production by line and what is
end-to-end traceability. The SIMBA system
currently in inventory.
is an affordable tool that can be used to
Current Inventory Reporting: SIMBA adds
answer the demand for higher volumes of
each carton to inventory at the time the
seafood produced from their controlled
label is printed. Inventory can be moved
environments while complying with the
and stored by location with a mobile
various traceability regulations.
barcode scanner.
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New design for ALLER AQUA In order to keep our materials up to date
new graphics, font and colours do that by
communication.” explains Katrine Evans,
with the growth we are experiencing and
bringing our visual appearance up to date
Marketing Project Manager, Aller Aqua
our current strategy; Grow Together 2019,
with a modern look, fresh colours and new
Group.
we are now launching a new design on all
materials. You will see increasingly more of the new
our materials – from email signatures to printed brochures, from social media to
Despite the changes, we continue to live by
design which will be rolled out across our
feed bags.
our values and will maintain two important
website and materials shortly. We hope you
things! Our logo will remain the same; only
like it!
The new design is the next step in the
the colours change. We will also maintain
process we recently initiated to commit
our tagline: Let’s grow together! It is the
If you would like to see of our new design
focus to the local factories, as well as
basis for how we conduct business – we
implemented in our profile brochure, please
implementing a dedicated group
want to grow with our customers, partners
click here.
management team to strengthen our global
and aquaculture in general. For further information please visit:
growth. The new design reflects the progress we have made and where we are
“The new design is in keeping with our
heading.
Scandinavian roots, and emphasises
www.aller-aqua.com
pictures from the world of aquaculture, as In an increasingly digital and fast-paced
well as a clean basic design to create
world it is important that we keep up to
balance. Just like the feed we produce, our
speed. We do this by continued emphasis
materials express quality and an in-depth
on R&D, Quality and the latest production
understanding of the aquaculture business
techniques, but also with our new
around the World. Pictures will be focused
appearance which signifies who we are as a
on the species of fish we deliver feed for,
company – innovative, flexible, customer
our excellent feeds and our customer sales
focused, we share our knowledge and we
support in action. The colours are light and
are present where our customers are. The
modern, and complement our
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Europharma host fish health training for all aquaculture stakeholders
Europharma, one of the world’s leading
Stirling (19-20 June), and welcomes those
The vaccination module is to be delivered
developers of fish health and welfare
interested in learning more about fish
with the participation of Aqualife, a global
programmes, has developed a unique
welfare and health issues whether they have
leader in fish vaccine delivery.
training course set to address the challenges
industry experience or no knowledge of the
and opportunities in Scotland’s aquaculture
issues at all.
Delegates will also achieve background
industry.
knowledge on manifestation, prevention The course will provide delegates with
and the treatment of a range of health
Fishguard, the veterinary services arm of
knowledge of husbandry, understanding
problems as well as basic knowledge of how
Europharma, is delivering the Fish Health &
what hands on fish production is like and
to sample and diagnose disease in fish.
Welfare Training Course at the Stirling Court
the health challenges they could face within
Hotel on the grounds of the University of
the aquaculture industry.
Nikos Steiropoulos, Managing Director of Europharma, will be discussing disease vs Over the two
health and how fish health issues can start,
days, delegates
the reasons they do, and how the industry
will also learn
can manage the situation.
about a variety of
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fish health topics
He said:
including welfare,
“We are delighted to be delivering the Fish
disease,
Health & Welfare Training course at
vaccination,
Scotland’s aquaculture hub at Stirling
immunology,
University. At Europharma, we strive to
bacteria disease
advise and help our customers achieve
and the role of vet
healthy, sustainable and profitable
support.
production, so it’s important we provide the
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correct tools and education. “We decided to host this course which is open to all, because as an industry, we need to work together and find solutions to the challenges we face. This includes speaking about disease and promoting the positive ways we can ensure healthy stock including education on correct sampling, vaccinations and use of medicinal products and treatments. “At the end of the course, we want delegates to leave with a better understanding of the treatment of a range of fish health problems and why it’s important to prevent disease which will allow the successful management
Speakers at the event include
You can also visit
of healthy stock and drive more profitable
representatives from Fishguard, Aqualife
www.europharma-uk.com or keep
production. I look forward to welcoming
and the University of Stirling. Sean Black,
up-to-date with the latest news
everyone to the course and hope all
Bartek Wieczorek and Rosa Merino, all of
@EuropharmaScot
delegates leave feeling more aware of what
Europharma Scotland, will be delivering
is needed to keep the industry going
sessions during the course providing expert
strong.”
insight into the prevention and control of diseases in the aquaculture industry.
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BioMar Group acquires high-end shrimp feed producer As a part of the company’s expansion
producing countries with a volume of more
interest in innovation, cooperation,
strategy BioMar Group takes a solid step
than 450,000 tonnes of shrimp. The country
sustainability and performance. During our
into the shrimp feed market by acquiring
is in general recognized for shrimp products
due-diligence process we have been
70% of the Ecuadorian shrimp feed
with emphasis on high quality and
confirmed that the acquisition will enable us
producer Alimentsa. The acquisition will
sustainability by both end-consumers and
to build a strong relationship towards the
position BioMar among the leading shrimp
retailers. The acquisition is subject to
Latin American shrimp farmers. Alimentsa is
feed producers in Latin America creating
approval by competition authorities in
recognized for high-end feed and a
synergies toward existing business.
Ecuador.
professional technical service. That is very
BioMar Group announces a strategic entry
“It is our ambition to become a major player
BioMar”, explains Carlos Diaz, CEO in
into the shrimp world. Since 2016 BioMar
within high-end shrimp feed. With the
BioMar Group.
has been servicing Latin American shrimp
acquisition of Alimentsa we can immediately
farmers from the factory in Costa Rica with
deliver an attractive value proposition to the
The acquisition represents an investment of
focus on sustainability and feed efficiency.
shrimp farmers in Latin America and we
119 million USD. BioMar Group estimates
With the acquisition of Alimentsa, BioMar
believe that we in the future - together with
that the market will prove to be very
will create a solid foothold into Ecuador
Alimentsa and the customers – can develop
attractive with growth rates of 8-12 %.
which is one of the world’s leading shrimp
new product solutions based upon shared
Shrimp production in Ecuador is
much in line with our focus in
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a global company with the size and
that we strive to be innovators dedicated to
innovation muscle as we have in BioMar
an efficient and sustainable global
Group will enable us to meet the future
aquaculture.”
requirements of the market as well as the end-consumers. We are very confident in
For further information please visit:
the local management and the
www.biomar.com
organization”, states Carlos Diaz and continues: characterized by optimal conditions that allows up to three production cycles per year. Furthermore the farming densities in Ecuador are quite low compared to other markets allowing much better and sustainable sanitary conditions. Alimentsa holds a market share around 12-15 %. “We foresee a solid business potential in Ecuador, but first and foremost we believe that the combination of a strong local company with recognized products and deep insights into the market together with
“We have during the last years expanded the business significantly. In 2016 we established production in Turkey. In 2017 we are forming a solid footprint with two factories in the Chinese market and in 2018 we have planned and announced the construction of a green field factory in Australia. Now we are taking a leap into the world of shrimp. All of those initiatives are a part of our growth strategy: Shaping the Future. We believe in being 100 % devoted to aquaculture and we have clearly stated
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