Better Feed

BioMar promotes an open innovation approach internally and with talented scientists and institutions. This paves the way for breakthrough innovations for new feed ingredients and feed solutions. 

BioMar innovation process

Sustainable solutions require innovation. We have rethought our approach and reimagined new pathways to better serve future needs. We have adapted our internal workflow to accelerate innovation across departments, functions, and geographies to provide innovative feed and services that address market needs.    

Our innovation process allows us to move with agility to identify potential suppliers and novel ingredients, and to rapidly commercialise new products and solutions.  

Innovation around the globe

Global Research & Development

Results (40)

    BioMar more than doubles vitamin D levels in all Salmon diets

    BioMar has significantly increased the levels of vitamin D3 across all salmon diets. Research findings point to enhanced fish health benefits while increasing the nutritional value of farmed salmon for consumers.

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    Dietary 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.

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    The 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

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    Advancing the future of aquafeed development

    BioMar’s Tech Centre is a unique pilot-scale feed production facility that services our entire global R&D and production network, ensuring the high performance and quality of our innovative and sustainable aquaculture feeds.

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    BioMar inaugurates new Hatchery R&D facility

    BioMar’s Aquaculture Technology Centre at Hirtshals Denmark opened a new wing dedicated to research and development in the hatchery segment. The LARVIVA Hatchery Hub trial facility was officially opened by BioMar’s CEO Carlos Diaz.

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    BioMar explores ideal aquafeed for use in Waterborne Feeding for Salmon Farming

    The latest research from BioMar 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.

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    BioMar acquires full ownership of leading Norwegian research centre for aquaculture

    BioMar has signed an agreement to acquire full ownership of LetSea, Norway’s leading experimental and research centre for aquaculture by taking over the remaining shares from KapNor.

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    Celebrating 15 Years of Innovation: BioMar's Exclusive Partnership with Lallemand for BACTOCELL

    For over 15 years, we’ve been proud to partner with Lallemand, , a collaboration that has led to one of the most significant innovations in aquaculture: BACTOCELL (Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM I-4622). This powerful probiotic has played a key role in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of aquaculture production, benefiting farmers and the industry as a whole.

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    Boosting hatchery success

    In marine fish larval rearing, the early stages are crucial for determining juvenile health, quality, robustness, and performance during on growing. This initial period is influenced by a complex interplay of factors, including egg quality, environmental conditions, and feeding and nutrition.

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  • The skin and mucous membranes are the only things that separate the inside of the fish from their surroundings

    Skin health and wound problems

    The skin and mucous membranes are the only things that separate the inside of the fish from their surroundings.

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    A novel krill meal ingredient enhances feed intake following high-temperature lice treatment stress in Atlantic salmon

    Managing sea lice infestations in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) aquaculture often involves mechanical treatments that can cause acute stress, reducing feed intake and compromising growth.

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    ASC Feed Standard

    The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that operates a voluntary, independent third-party certification and labelling programme based on scientifically robust Standards.

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