CFEED, the global leader in live hatchable Acartia tonsa copepod eggs for marine aquaculture, has officially unveiled its newly expanded production facility in Vanvikan. This strategic investment marks a transformative leap in sustainable aquaculture, tripling production capacity to meet surging global demand for natural, high-performance live feed solutions.
Revolutionary impact on marine aquaculture
The expanded facility represents a significant milestone in marine aquaculture, with production capacity more than tripling to meet rapidly growing global demand for copepods as live starter feed. CFEED’s Acartia tonsa copepods have been recognized by:
- hatcheries worldwide as the optimal nutritional solution for fish larvae
- offering superior growth rates
- improved survival
- minimal environmental impact compared to traditional alternatives
“We’re not just scaling production, we’re enabling the industry to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency and sustainability, today’s Minister of Aquaculture of Norway visit, and the opening of our expanded facility mark a new milestone for CFEED and the global aquaculture industry. Our technology and sustainability not only strengthens Norway’s leadership in marine innovation but also supports healthier, more sustainable fish farming worldwide,”
said Tore Remman, CEO of CFEED
Technology-driven innovation
The new production line introduces revolutionary microalgae cultivation technology that enhances sustainability while maintaining the highest quality standards.
“The major technological breakthrough in our new production line is how we produce microalgae in a more controlled and sustainable way, this allows us to maintain the exceptional nutritional profile that makes our copepods so valuable to hatcheries worldwide.”
explained Linn Baardsgaard, Director of Sales & Marketing.
