- Nutrition
- Seafood
Better 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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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.
During 2024, our raw material procurement department in the Western Mediterranean region undertook an exhaustive search for soybean suppliers that complied with European regulations and Biomar's internal procurement policy. This includes meeting the EUDR and other sustainability requirements of our 2030 agenda.
This search involved challenges in our production process with months of adjustments and internal tests, adapting our formulation system and production lines to work with new soybean raw materials and improving the quality of our product without compromising our sustainability variables.
Development of Relationships with More Sustainable European Suppliers
In the first quarter of 2025, we have made significant progress with European suppliers who guarantee a specialized manufacturing process to obtain soybean oil of superior quality. Their production methods stand out for preserving the purity and nutritional values of soybeans in the final product, significantly differentiating themselves from the rest.
These advances not only contribute to improving the nutritional values of our final product, but also, due to the proximity of our factories, allow us to reduce carbon emissions and deforestation risks, thus advancing in compliance with our 2030 sustainability agenda and eliminating the need for additional certifications.
It is important to highlight that these changes and adaptations in our system help incentivize the value chain for both direct and indirect suppliers as well as our customers, influencing them and allowing us to build more sustainable value chains committed to future change.
Importance of Soy in Aquaculture
Soy is a key raw material in the entire aquaculture feed manufacturing process, as it provides not only essential protein for the growth and repair of fish tissues but also vegetable fat that supplies the necessary energy to absorb vitamins.
The correct selection of quality raw materials is essential to guarantee a final product that allows the absorption of the necessary nutrients for the healthy and efficient growth of fish.
Accompanying our clients with more sustainable raw materials
Our objective is to provide products that accompany our customers' business objectives while protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices in the aquaculture industry.
Results (39)
- R&D
- Nutrition
Read moreDoes iron supplementation improve post-smolts Atlantic salmon performance and health in today’s practical diets?
Iron (Fe) is a crucial trace mineral involved in various biochemical processes in fish. For Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.), the dietary iron requirement ranges from 60 to 160 mg/kg. However, these requirements were established using purified diets with highly bioavailable iron forms, and may not reflect the needs in practical diets where interactions with antinutrients such as phytate can affect iron bioavailability.
- 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.
- R&D
- Nutrition
Read moreImproved heat stress tolerance for Largemouth Bass fed with natural antioxidant
Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) are a crucial freshwater aquaculture species in China, facing challenges like high water temperatures that cause significant economic losses. One promising solution is using functional feeds with natural antioxidants.
- R&D
- Novel Ingredients
Read moreNavigating the complexity - Challenges and solutions in implementing sustainable raw materials in commercial aquafeeds
The global aquafeed industry has undergone a significant transformation over the past two decades, shifting from marine-based ingredients to plant-based raw materials. This transition has linked aquafeed production more closely with the environmental and social impacts of agriculture. Sustainable raw material sourcing is critical, given that aquafeed production accounts for up to 80% of the scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions in salmon farming.
- Restorative
- Novel Ingredients
Read moreSustainable aquafeed with marine microalgae
Early results from the “Alga4Fuel&Aqua” research project, in which BioMar Hellenic is participating, indicate that a mix of the microalgae species
- 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.
- Products
- Climate Action
Read moreBioMar becomes France's first ASC-certified aquaculture feed production facility
BioMar has obtained ASC Feed Certification for its production facility in Nersac, France. As a key site producing feed for all life stages, including hatchery diets, this certification marks a significant milestone in France as the first ASC Certified aquaculture feed production facility in France and expands BioMar’ s ability to supply ASC-conforming feed across species and regions in the West Mediterranean and Africa Region and sets.
- R&D
- Nutrition
Read moreBacillus supplementation boost Whiteleg Shrimp performance and resistance to osmotic shock and Vibrio parahaemolyticus
The shrimp aquaculture industry faces significant challenges due to suboptimal culture conditions and susceptibility to opportunistic pathogens like Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Given the underdeveloped immune system of shrimp, these factors can lead to high mortality rates and economic losses.
- Climate Action
- Partnerships
Read moreTaking the Steps Towards Sustainable Fish Farming
“Sustainability is both the challenge and opportunity of our time. It’s easy for me to commit to—it just comes naturally. The sustainable approach is for everyone, you just need to change your mindset, “ says Lauris Apsis.
- R&D
- Nutrition
Read moreFunctional Diet Enhances Post-Handling Growth and Feed Intake in Stressed Atlantic Salmon
Mechanical delousing and other handling procedures are known to trigger acute stress in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), leading to reduced appetite, growth losses, and a weakened physiological condition.
- R&D
- Novel Ingredients
Read moreWhitefish Side-Stream Products as a Lower-Impact Alternative to Fishmeal in Atlantic Salmon Diets
In the past, trimmings, viscera, and heads from fisheries were often discarded as waste. However, these side-stream products, are recognized as valuable resources that can contribute to sustainable aquaculture. While the utilization of pelagic fish side-stream products is well-established, side-stream products from whitefish remain underutilized.
