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BioMar announces Derek Kohn as the new Managing Director for Biomar Chile

September 28 2023

As of November 2023, renowned executive Derek Kohn will take over the role of Managing Director for BioMar Chile, with the aim of further advancing the company’s commitment to sustainable and innovative aquaculture.

Team Hedemølle's Innovative Energy Solution

June 20 2023

Team Hedemølle, a group of students from Hedemølle Efterskole in Bjerringbro, Denmark, stood out in this year’s edition of the FIRST LEGO LEAGUE thanks to their project “ENERGY PACK”. At the World Championship in Houston, Texas, they won the Breakthrough Award, a prize that celebrates a team that made significant progress in their confidence and capability.

BioMar further invests in LARVIVA hatchery feed success

June 19 2023

BioMar Group announced the expansion of the marine hatchery trial facilities at their Aquaculture Technology Centre (ATC) Hirtshals in Denmark. The investment will allow for an expansion into a new larger facility with the capability of performing trials in semi-industrial conditions.

Loch Duart Salmon pioneers sustainability and health advancements in the UK with BioMar’s innovative Blue Impact feed

June 1 2023

Loch Duart, the small-scale, low-impact salmon farm based in North West Scotland, has furthered their commitment to raising the best-tasting salmon with the lowest possible impact on the environment by switching to global aqua feed producer BioMar’s new Blue Impact diet. Loch Duart is the first salmon producer in the UK to use the Blue Impact feed, launched by BioMar last year.

Closing the Gap on Sustainable Fisheries

May 17 2023

BioMar has significantly reduced its consumption of marine ingredients by 70% in the last 30 years. While these ingredients remain a great nutrient for fish and shrimp diets, they must be responsibly sourced from healthy fish stocks.

Solid start of the year for BioMar

May 9 2023

Compared to the turbulent beginning of 2022, BioMar delivers a very strong result for the first quarter of 2023. While EBITDA is more than doubled, revenue grew by 21%. At the same time, BioMar emphasizes the strong performance of the joint-ventures in China and Turkey.

New white paper: Seafood – Denmark is a leading hub for sustainable production and innovation within aquaculture and fisheries

May 8 2023

The global food supply is facing vast challenges: uneven food distribution, overnutrition, undernutrition and the global impact of climate change. With a growing population and a rising food demand, how will we ensure a sustainable supply of safe, high quality food to consumers? What role will the seafood sector play?

BioMar and Agronutris partner on the next generation insect meal

April 25 2023

BioMar and Agronutris have signed a long-term partnership to develop the next generation of black soldier fly meals specifically designed for the needs of the aquaculture industry. After years of R&D, insect meal is now seen as a promising new ingredient on a clear pathway to being widely adopted. A wide portfolio of insect meals design for aquaculture are entering the market.

BioMar’s carbon targets approved as the ‘most ambitious’

April 19 2023

Today at the launch of BioMar’s Sustainability Report, the group announced that it became the first aquafeed company to have its ambitious carbon reduction targets independently validated to meet the 1.5°C trajectory. This is currently the most ambitious designation available through the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) process.

Targeting BioMar’s Supply Chain Emissions

April 12 2023

Reducing raw materials (RMs) emissions is an enormous challenge. In 2022, BioMar consumed approximately 1.6 million tonnes of RMs, which are diverse, sourced globally, and purchased from hundreds of suppliers.

A deep dive into Restorative Raw Materials

April 12 2023

In 2021, BioMar set the lofty goal of increasing the share of circular and/or restorative raw materials (RMs) to 50% by 2030. This ambition aims to take sustainability to the next level by measuring and improving on all environmental impacts – not just carbon emissions. But how are these terms defined, and what does it mean to be restorative? Let’s take a deep dive.

BioMar backs an initiative to develop women in the Caribbean

March 8 2023

Today on International Women’s Day BioMar announces the support of WiCA, Women in Caribbean Aquaculture and the extended organisation of the Caribbean Aquaculture Network (CAN). Both organisations have recently been formed to support collaboration in the region and ensure the responsible expansion of aquaculture and blue food, which is expected.

BioMar concludes 2022 with record results

March 3 2023

BioMar ended 2022 with a strong Q4, bringing the full year results to beat the earning guidance of DKK 1 billion EBITDA. The positive development is mainly driven by stronger development in the Salmon and LATAM divisions, compensating for a weaker result in the EMEA division.

BioMar steps beyond feed and into bioremediation

March 1 2023

BioMar is expanding its feed offering with a new product category, a bioremediation solution, to ensure optimal environmental conditions for shrimp from hatchery to grow-out.

Low phosphorus emissions – a green initiative

March 1 2023

Results of the Hav-Tek project, supported by GUDP, indicate that BioMar's high-tech feed with a reduced phosphorus content, developed under the feed concept Blue IMPACT, meets the expectation of low phosphorus emissions, thus contributing to sustainable development within aquaculture.

BioMar Sources Benson Hill Ingredients to Boost Sustainability of Aquafeed

January 26 2023

Benson Hill, Inc., a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, and Denmark-based BioMar, today announced a strategic collaboration to advance BioMar’s responsible sourcing program by leveraging Benson Hill soy and further assessing its sustainability impact on high-performance aquafeed formulations.

BioMar appoints Andrew Campbell as CEO for AQ1

December 6 2022

AKVA executive Andrew Campbell assumes the position of CEO for the world’s leading aqua feeding technology company AQ1, from 1 January 2023. Founder Ross Dodd stays in an executive role, contributing to the company’s future growth.

Opening Hours Christmas & New Year 2022/2023

December 5 2022

BioMar's warehouse and sales department in Brande, Denmark, will be closed for some days of December 2022 and January 2023. Thank you for your collaboration in 2022, wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Solid Q3 for BioMar Group

November 15 2022

Despite lower sales volumes, BioMar reports an increase in revenue by 41%, while earnings recovered significantly compared to Q3 2021. The company is now raising earnings guidance for the full year to the range of DKK 960-1,000 million

Get ready for the cold

November 15 2022

This winter, our premium trout grower feed EFICO Enviro 920 Advance will again have a boost of vitamins and a unique krill meal from the Antarctic Ocean with improved nutritional profile compared to standard products.

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ABOUT OUR INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS

Life-time development Some employees can’t really get enough of working in BioMar. One of them is Marie Hillestad who has been working for BioMar since 1990.

MUTUAL GROWTH At BioMar we strive to develop our staff. Taking part in developing the business is often a very effective basis for mutually beneficial growth.

We are family Company mergers often create frustration. Two companies within the same business can be very different, and the effects are often underestimated. At BioMar, we have managed to create an open and inclusive culture across continents.

WORKING CROSS-BORDERS All new employees arrive at BioMar with dreams and aspirations. Rasmus Petersen has found a place to fulfil his potential for growth and to cooperate with people from all over the world.

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Events

Cold Harvest 2023

September 5 2023

The Cold Harvest 2023 conference will feature hundreds of world-class speakers and delegates from around the globe on the science, technology, business, and social aspects of aquaculture.

Aquaculture Europe 2023

September 18 2023

BioMar is excited to once again be the Gold sponsor of the Aquaculture Europe Conference and Exhibition. We eagerly anticipate a motivating event, full of knowledge sharing and inspiration. Come gather with people that are constantly seeking to be the first to utilise innovation that advances the efficiency and sustainability of aquaculture.

6th NordicRAS workshop

October 3 2023

The 6th international NordicRAS workshop gathers people who share a passion and an interest in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) to discuss and present the latest developments in this fast-growing area.

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