- Seafood
- Nutrition
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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The krill that lives in the Antarctic has adapted to extremely low sea temperatures. It contains unsaturated, long-chain fatty acids that keep the fat in liquid form even at low temperatures. The omega-3 in krill is rich in phospholipids that are efficiently assimilated into cell membranes and produce a higher content of omega-3.
Sustainable
In the same way as BioMar, Aker BioMarine is dedicated to sustainability. We guarantee that the krill used in Quick has been harvested in a responsible manner under strict scientific supervision.
Even though krill is a plentiful natural resource, it is a resource harvested in unspoiled, fragile nature where it plays a key role in the food chain.
Certified
BioMar and Aker BioMarine are significant supporters and sponsors of AWR, the Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund, which finances and promotes research to safeguard the Antarctic ecosystem.
All catches of krill are MSC certified, and the fishing vessels operated by Aker BioMarine in Antarctica have been specially designed to retain the high nutritional quality of the krill during processing on board.
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- Novel Ingredients
- Climate Action
Read moreBetter sourcing practice cuts emissions
Sourcing raw materials for aquaculture has a significant impact on the environment, particularly when it comes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The extraction, processing, and transportation of these materials contribute substantially to emissions. However, better sourcing practices can help reduce these emissions, and a climate-friendly approach is key to ensuring sustainable aquaculture production.
- 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
- Nutrition
- Seafood
Read moreWe Are What We Eat ... Eats
In today's world, the link between what we eat and how it impacts our health has never been clearer. When it comes to seafood, this connection is even more profound. It's not just "we are what we eat"—but "we are what we eat, eats." The diet of farmed fish and shrimp directly influences their nutritional value, making the quality of aquafeed a crucial factor in ensuring the seafood we consume is nutritious, healthy, and produced responsibly.
- Products
- Nutrition
Read moreNew product helping manage stress and improve performance
BioMar introduces CALM the latest offering to complement the SmartCare range of products in Salmon feeds.
- Climate Action
- Novel Ingredients
Read moreSmart Upcycling - Reducing nutrient waste improves carbon footprint
Innovation within circular marine supply chains is reducing BioMar’s carbon footprint. BioMar’s continuous improvement on reducing wild caught fish in our aquafeeds has launched several new partnerships and investments in the circular economy.
- Novel Ingredients
Read moreShaping the future of aquafeed Omega-3 Alternatives
Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids are essential for the health of fish, shrimp, and the humans who consume them. However, sourcing these crucial nutrients for aquafeed has become increasingly complex.
- 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.
- 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.
- Novel Ingredients
- R&D
Read moreMicroalgae to become the primary source for omega 3
BioMar first introduced microalgae omega-3 into commercial salmon feeds in 2016 after three years of R&D and planning.
- 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.
- Nutrition
Read moreWild-caught wrasse
Biological delousing with cleaner fish is a forward-looking method and represents a continuous, preventive treatment for salmon louse.
