• The new product is the result of a collaboration between nine different research partners
• The office in Turkey becomes the first feed company in the country to become ASC-certified
The leading company Skretting officially launched Necto, a new functional health diet formulated for fish that is powered by proprietary EDGEOS PhytoComplexes. “With Necto, the focus is on meeting one of the main industry challenges today: safeguarding fish health and welfare,” they said. Supported by many years of research and studies, Necto is the first Skretting product ever to feature commercially PhytoComplexes, representing a significant milestone in Skretting’s innovation journey in fish nutrition.
“Necto is not just another phytogenic solution, it’s a revolution in aquaculture. Through the precise selection and advanced cultivation of certain plants, we have taken a health product’s multifunctional performance to the next level,” said Anna Hesby Nessa, Skretting’s Global Product Manager Warm Water Species Health.
These PhytoComplexes were specially created for use in aquaculture in partnership with Nutreco Exploration, a Nutreco division that specialises in plant research and the development of novel and unique ingredients. Necto will be available in selected countries from the end of 2025 for fish.
Beyond Traditional Feed Formulations
According to them, with this new product, Skretting goes beyond traditional feed formulations and sets a new standard in functional diets. In addition to the PhytoComplexes, Necto provides the most advanced composition of functional ingredients. The combination of these forms a complex, innovative and effective solution that can target multiple pathways to support fish resilience.
Necto enables fish to resist stressors affecting fish health and welfare; adapt to challenges and maintain performance; and recover and return to normal function.
Higher Survival Rates Across Several Fish Species
The launch of Necto is the result of a collaboration between nine different research partners spanning five different countries. Results from independent third-party studies consistently demonstrate that fish health and welfare were supported, with higher survival rates across several fish species.
Spearheading the research on Necto, Linda Jensen, Skretting’s Team Lead Health, stated: “With Necto, we are harnessing the complexity of plants and combining this with years of experience in health research, to create a truly innovative diet. Necto is a holistic solution that supports fish health and resilience in an unprecedented way.”
For his part, Gordon Ritchie, Skretting’s Global Product Manager Salmon Health, assured: “Functional feeds have been used effectively in our industry for several decades, but Necto is completely unique. It is a powerhouse combination of solid nutrition, well-established functional ingredients and PhytoComplexes, which supports normal immune function and physiological processes in healthy fish, helping them cope with the impacts of inflammation and natural environmental stressors. It represents a truly exciting contributor to integrated fish health management and fish welfare.”
Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities on five continents, and manufactures and delivers high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is more than 3 million tons. The head office is located in Stavanger, Norway. Skretting is the aquaculture division of Nutreco. Our purpose is Feeding the Future.
First Feed Company in Turkey to Become ASC-Certified
On the other hand, and at the same time as the announcement was made, Skretting Turkey obtained the ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) Feed Standard Certificate. With this certificate, they have set a precedent in Turkey by becoming the first feed factory to produce feed from sustainable, ethical and traceable sources.
“We prioritize our environmental and social responsibilities at every stage of production. With ASC certification, we guarantee that our raw materials are sourced from responsible suppliers and meet environmentally friendly criteria. For trust, transparency and a sustainable future, we support responsible growth together with all stakeholders in the industry,” said the office in Turkey.
