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BioMar Seeks to Develop the Ideal Feed for in Waterborne Feeding for Salmon Farming

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Aquaculture Magazine reports:

The company in Norway is ready to be audited for the Aquaculture Stewardship Council Feed Standard

The global company BioMar reported a few days ago that their latest research 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.

Internal trials have shown that several factors can drive nutrient degradation. These factors vary in intensity and underline the complexity of creating an aquafeed that performs consistently under the unique conditions of waterborne feeding.

Drawing from extensive experience with the Orbit product range and Power grower diets, BioMar has made significant progress in understanding how raw materials and production processes impact feed performance in submerged environments. Early validation trials conducted on commercial systems have delivered promising results, giving BioMar a strong foundation for further development.

“Through our research, we have a better understanding of the complex dynamics of waterborne feeding,” said Ewan Cameron, Product Marketing Manager of the Grower Category for BioMar. “These insights allow us to enhance our feed formulations and production techniques to reduce nutrient loss significantly,” he added.

Specialized grower diet for the systems under development

Although BioMar’s work in this area is ongoing, the results thus far demonstrate a commitment to addressing the challenges of waterborne feeding head-on. With a specialized grower diet for these systems under development, BioMar is focused on equipping farmers with the tools they need to unlock the full potential of this innovative technology.

“Farmers can trust that we are not only aware of the challenges but are actively developing practical solutions. Our progress to date is a significant step forward, and we’re excited to share more as we advance towards a final product”, concluded Ewan.

The company in Norway aims to obtain ASC Feed Standard

In addition, Biomar Norway announced that is ready to be audited for the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed Standard. The dates for the audit are February 17-19 for Myre, and February 20 for Karmøy. Earlier this year, BioMar Chile, Ecuador and UK were audited and achieved the ASC feed standard. Now it is BioMar Norway’s turn to be certified according to the new standard for responsible feed production.

This is a demanding and comprehensive standard to ensure that feed production for aquaculture takes place in a sustainable way, both for the environment and people. It applies to factory operations, and to the raw materials used and their production.

In January 2025, the certification company Bureau Veritas audited BioMar Norway, and on that occasion they invited neighbors and members of the local community to submit comments in advance of the planned audit.

According to them, this provides an opportunity to share input on environmental impact, social responsibility and factory operations. All input will be taken into account and considered as part of the revision process, which aims to ensure that factories comply with the standard’s requirements for sustainable and responsible feed production.

Global leader

Let’s remember that BioMar is a global leader in sustainable aquaculture, providing innovative feed solutions across more than 90 markets and tailored for over 45 species. They say their operations are strategically divided to ensure they meet “the unique needs of our customers worldwide.”

The Salmon Division supports salmonoid farming in Norway, Scotland, Chile, and Australia. In Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, our EMEA Division specializes in finfish, with production sites in Denmark, France, Spain, Greece, and Turkey. The LatAm Division leads shrimp feed production in Latin America, operating in Ecuador and Costa Rica. In Asia, they serve a wide variety of species with facilities in China and Vietnam.

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