BioMar is expanding its research and development activities at its Aquaculture Technology Centre (ATC) in Hirtshals, Denmark, to support the introduction of new species into its global portfolio. As the company grows into new markets, the need for targeted scientific research on key species such as yellowtail kingfish and barramundi is increasing, strengthening BioMar’s ability to deliver species-specific nutritional solutions worldwide. 

As aquaculture continues to diversify geographically and biologically, the need for targeted nutritional research becomes increasingly important. Expanding into new regions requires a deeper understanding of species-specific requirements, feeding strategies, and performance under different farming conditions. BioMar’s innovation network, combining scientists, technology centres, and commercial validation, is designed to address these challenges and support customers worldwide. 

ATC Hirtshals is the largest research facility within BioMar and one of the most advanced aquaculture research centres in Europe. The site includes 15 experimental trial units, 27 recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), and more than 350 tanks, enabling controlled and large-scale testing across a wide range of species and life stages.

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PT Brother has chosen Ace Aquatec’s portable stunner system for its site in Cilacap, Indonesia, as the company embarks on a programme of welfare and harvesting improvements.

Faced with long distances between pens and harvest that could mean up to 12 hours in transit, the shrimp breeder found that the longer it took to transport specimens between pen and processing, the more stressed they would become and quality would be greatly reduced.

The solution was the A-HSU® for Shrimp in-water electric stunning system from award-winning aquaculture technology company Ace Aquatec. The mobility of the portable unit, meaning it can easily be manoeuvred between locations on the company’s 3.5 hectare site, was a key factor in the decision to install.

The A-HSU® system offers a chemical free, in-water electric stunning solution and is an effective and humane way to harvest shrimp, rendering shrimp fully unconscious in less than one second.

Not only will the system improve the welfare of shrimp during the harvesting process and help PT Brother to lead the way in raising welfare standards in the region, it will also greatly improve output both in terms of volume and quality of their shrimp from an estimated one tonne every 45 minutes by manual harvest to a potential capacity of eight tonnes per hour using the A-HSU®  system.

Riza Nugraha, President Director at PT Brother said:

 “We chose Ace Aquatec’s portable stunner to support our ambition to become a market leader in shrimp welfare. The system will dramatically cut transit time between our pens and processing operations, and Ace Aquatec will be key to helping us scale. Once rolled out across all three of our main sites, we expect to grow harvest volumes from around 350 tonnes per year at our Cilacap site to almost 2,150 tonnes.”

Tara McGregor-Woodhams, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Ace Aquatec, said:

“We’re proud to be working with PT Brother as they take a leadership position on shrimp welfare. Shrimp is one of the world’s fastest-growing protein sources, and producers who prioritise welfare today are building a real competitive advantage as consumer and regulatory expectations continue to rise. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to welfare-first, sustainable aquaculture, and we look forward to seeing PT Brother lead the way.”

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Tanzania will host the World Aquaculture Tanzania 2026 (WA26T) in conjunction with the 5th Annual International Conference & Exposition of the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (AFRAQ2026). Event dates are 1-4 December 2026 at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam.

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS

The WA26T/AFRAQ2026 Conference will take place over three days and is composed of an Opening Ceremony, Plenary Sessions, Technical/Scientific Parallel Sessions, Student Sessions, Training Workshops, an Exhibition, various Side Events and Meetings. This year’s theme is “Aquaculture Driving Blue Transformation.” The program will address important aquaculture topics, highlighting the latest research and developments in Africa and globally. The plenary and technical parallel sessions will feature both oral and poster presentations in English, French, and Portuguese. The Conference Brochure includes a range of session topics that covers all aspects of aquaculture including African Aquaculture Country Profiles, Aquaculture Investment/Financing in Blue economy, Aquaculture Governance, Species, Production Systems/Processes, Aquatic Animal Health, Aquafeeds, Markets and Trade, Socioeconomics and many other cross-cutting themes. The complete list of session topics can be found in the Conference brochure. WA26T encourages the submission of high quality oral and poster presentations. English is strongly encouraged, but French and Portuguese are also accepted. For more information and to submit an abstract: click here.

EXHIBITION

WA26T will feature an exhibition with leading companies and organisations showcasing the latest products, technologies, and services in the aquaculture industry. About 120 booths slots are available. Booth assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested exhibitors may contact TRADE SHOW MANAGER: mario@marevent.com. Exhibitors are encouraged to reserve their booths early to secure the best spot!.

SPONSORS AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

WA26T, Tanzania offers sponsorship deals ranging from Gold, Silver and Session Sponsors. Such sponsorships have provided mutual benefits for both WAS and the Sponsor, enabling WAS to organise a high-quality conference that will ensure increased brand visibility of the Sponsor, access to a targeted audience, and the opportunity to engage with potential customers. For more information on Sponsorship Options contact: WA26T CONFERENCE MANAGER: – worldaqua@was.org. All WA26T sponsors are listed on WA26T promotional materials (flyers, brochures, website etc).

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Attendees will be responsible for their own travel arrangements and expenses. Participants requiring visas must contact their nearest Tanzanian Embassy or Consulate. Most visa applications must be submitted online via the official Tanzania E-Visa website: https://visa.immigration.go.tz/. WA26T is arranging a selection of convenient hotels offering special rates for conference participants. Information on accommodation, travel options, and transportation details will be available on the WA26T website. To learn more about Tanzania, its entry requirements and other travel tips, visit: https://www.tanzaniatourism.go.tz/ or contact your travel agent.

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Aboitiz Foods accelerates its regional growth with the acquisition of a premier aquaculture R&D facility in Singapore, underscoring its commitment to science-led innovation to sustainably feed Asia’s growth from mill to meal.

Aboitiz Foods, through Gold Coin Management Holdings Pte. Ltd., has acquired a Singapore-based aquaculture research and development (“R&D”) facility from Adisseo Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd strengthening its science-led capabilities to better serve customers across Asia Pacific.

Located at the Singapore Food Agency’s Marine Aquaculture Centre on St. John’s Island, Singapore, the facility is equipped with advanced recirculating aquaculture systems. These state-of-the-art systems enable controlled trials, digestibility studies, and performance validation under rigorous monitoring, significantly enhancing Aboitiz Foods’ ability to deliver evidence-based nutrition and high-performance solutions for aqua species.

Tristan Aboitiz, President and CEO at Aboitiz Foods, said, 

“Our focus remains on strengthening the core of our agribusiness. Deepening our R&D capability ensures that the solutions we bring to market are proven in practice and responsive to the operational realities our customers face.”

As aquaculture producers face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, resilience, and environmental performance, the company views enhanced R&D capability as a critical enabler of sustainable growth and long-term customer value.

This development also supports Aboitiz Foods’ Project Eureka, its R&D initiative focused on advancing aquaculture and multi-species innovation through scientific trials and data-driven insights to support product development and growth. This enhances Aboitiz Foods’ robust portfolio of aquaculture feeds for shrimp and key species like tilapia, milkfish, pangasius, and seabass.

The move builds on Aboitiz Foods’ disciplined approach to expanding in high-growth segments across the region, following its earlier acquisition of Diasham Resources in January this year.

On the significance of the acquisition  for the company, Aboitiz stated that the acquisition marks a strategic shift toward data-driven aquaculture. By owning an R&D center in a global innovation hub like Singapore, it can accelerate the development of high-quality aqua feeds and sustainable farming solutions.

The facility focuses on improving aquaculture feed efficiency and animal health – providing aqua farmers evidence-based nutrition and high-performance solutions for better harvest yields and more resilient farming practices.

The Aboitiz Group is a major Philippine conglomerate. Through its agribusiness arm Pilmico International, it acquired Gold Coin Management Holdings Pte. Ltd. in 2018,  a Singapore‑based pioneer in animal nutrition and feed manufacturing. This acquisition builds on Aboitiz Foods’ established success in Asia. In 2024, Pilmico and Gold Coin formally merged under a unified brand: Aboitiz Foods, consolidating 29 facilities across eight countries. 

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Data collected through 15 th annual global feed survey estimates world feed production increased in 2025 by 2.9%, to 1.44 billion metric tons

Alltech, a global leader in the agriculture industry, has released its 2026 Agri-Food Outlook, a report that includes the results of the company’s annual global feed-production survey. Based on that data, global feed production in 2025 reached an estimated total of 1.44 billion metric tons (mt) — representing an increase of 2.9% and 40.136 million mt from 2024. Most regions and sectors experienced growth, and the numbers suggest a strong recovery phase for animal agriculture; however, the data show that growth was uneven, increasingly regionalized and driven less by herd expansion than by structural change, productivity gains and shifts in how production is measured and recorded.

Now in its 15th year, the annual survey that serves as the foundation of the Alltech Agri-Food Outlook report collected data from 142 countries and 38,837 feed mills in late 2025. By analyzing compound feed production and prices — collected by Alltech’s global sales team and in partnership with feed associations and official data-collecting organizations — the survey provides a comprehensive snapshot of global feed production. These insights serve as a barometer for the overall livestock industry, highlighting key trends across species, along with regional challenges and opportunities for growth.

Top 10 countries

The top 10 feed-producing countries remained unchanged between 2024 and 2025. Altogether, those 10 countries (listed below) produced 65.2% of the world’s feed in 2025 — and 47.7% of all global feed tonnage was produced in the top three countries: China, the U.S. and Brazil.

· China: 330.063 million mt; +4.8%

· U.S.: 267.383 million mt; -0.8%

· Brazil: 89.904 million mt; +2.8%

· India: 57.729 million mt; +4.5%

· Mexico: 41.883 million mt; +1.2%

· Russia: 38.347 million mt; +1.1%

· Spain: 37.507 million mt; -3.4%

· Vietnam: 26.524 million mt; +2.6%

· Türkiye: 25.480 million mt; +3.8%

· Japan: 24.006 million mt; -1.3%

Global feed volume results by species

· Broiler: 400.379 million mt; +3.7%

· Layer: 180.126 million mt; +3.2%

· Pig: 380.907 million mt; +3.0%

· Dairy: 170.294 million mt; +2.6%

· Beef: 134.181 million mt; +0.5%

· Aquaculture: 55.470 million mt; +4.7%

· Pet: 39.276 million mt; +2.4%

· Equine: 10.194 million mt; +0.2%

Notable regional results

· Asia (559.297 million mt): Asia remained the global center of feed production in 2025, with growth shaped by industrialization and price-conscious consumers increasing the demand for poultry and aquaculture. Continued shifts from on-farm mixing to commercial feed, especially in China, supported a record output. Southeast Asia entered a rebuild-and-export cycle, with the recovery of the sow herd lifting pork output; additionally, while poultry feed tonnage also remained strong, disease outbreaks are now a consistent challenge and threat.

· North America (288.620 million mt): In 2025, North American feed tonnage contracted modestly (by 0.7%), primarily due to a historically tight cattle cycle and declining beef herd dynamics. The region still saw some selective, species-driven momentum, with growth concentrated in broilers and dairy. Stabilization also emerged in pork feed, and the egg and turkey sectors remained in recovery following health-related disruptions. Operational efficiency gains, sustainability pressures, formulation optimization, and consolidation among feed mills continue to reshape the feed industry across the region.

· Europe (274.061 million mt): Europe’s feed sector in 2025 was differentiated, yet broadly resilient, growing by 1.0%. Lower raw material prices, supported by large global harvests of soybeans, rapeseed, wheat and maize, improved margins and stimulated production in several key markets. Despite ongoing disease pressure and regulatory constraints, the region stabilized overall. Modest gains in dairy and broilers offset pressure in other segments, while evolving trade frameworks and sustainability expectations continue to reshape production strategies across the region.

· Latin America (204.446 million mt): In 2025, Latin America solidified its position as the world’s premier “protein basket.” Compound feed demand expanded 2.8% year over year, rising by 5.536 million mt, supported by strong export markets and lower grain prices. Growth was broad-based, particularly in poultry, pork and aquaculture, although localized disruptions in parts of the Andean and Caribbean sub-regions tempered overall expansion.

· Africa and the Middle East (102.549 million mt): This region experienced a year of divergence in 2025. While Africa expanded strongly (+11.5%) on commercialization and rising compound feed penetration, the Middle East entered a structural plateau (+1.1%), balancing disease pressures and regulatory or resource constraints. Across both sub-regions, three forces shaped performance: protein affordability, input vulnerability driven by grain prices and currency volatility, and continued disease disruptions — particularly related to foot-and-mouth disease and avian influenza.

· Oceania (11.104 million mt): Oceania showed broad-based gains in 2025, with an overall 3.4% increase supported by population growth, resilient livestock sectors and strong export demand. Absolute increases were at their strongest in the broiler, layer, beef and pig sectors. High feedlot numbers and elevated cattle inventories sustained record beef production, particularly in Australia (+11%), with more moderate growth in New Zealand (+1.6%). Recovery in layer feeds following an avian influenza outbreak, along with steady demand for chicken and pork, contributed to a balanced regional expansion.

The compound feed production totals and prices reported in the 2026 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook were collected in the first quarter of 2026 with assistance from feed mills and industry and government entities around the world. These figures are estimates and are intended to serve as an informative resource for industry stakeholders.

To access more data and insights from the 2026 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook, including an interactive global map, visit alltech.com/agri-food-outlook.

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The annual seafood consumer trends report from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has this year shifted its focus to the Chinese market. With a deep dive into this global superpower, Seafood Trends 2026: The China Report showcases market snapshots, interviews with NSC representatives and industry experts, and the latest insights on seafood consumption across China.

• Growing middle class and declining birth rates
• Growing number of single-person households
• Supply chains, geopolitics and tariffs
• Focus on convenience and health

“These global megatrends create movement in the Chinese seafood market and play an important role in consumer purchasing decisions. These trends influence consumers’ trust, preference and overall behaviour.

“China’s emergence as the fastest-growing market for Norwegian seafood exports in the past year has made it crucial to understand more of the mechanisms in Chinese consumer behaviour behind this fast-growing market.”

 

Chinese consumers’ willingness to try new species

China’s vast size and population give way to a host of diverse cultures with different food traditions. The country’s eight regional ‘great cuisines’ are defined by heritage and flexibility, with different tastes based on centuries of tradition combined with a consumer willingness to try new things due to the variety on offer.

 

Bjørgo elaborates:  “In fact, this is very much part of the Chinese philosophy of always being on the path of learning. This openness has only increased over recent decades as Chinese spending power has grown.”

 

This openness extends to imported food too, Bjørgo explains. But do imported foods always need to cater to local flavours and tastes?

 

In the case of salmon, Bjørgo says: “So far, salmon isn’t widely relevant to local tastes. In China salmon equals sashimi – full stop. And sashimi is by definition a foreign food. It is Japanese food and most people eat it for the first time in a Japanese restaurant. There isn’t even much focus on sushi – that is a small slice of the salmon category. It really is mainly sashimi.”

Though Norwegian salmon is cold-chain reliant, the fact that the product is favoured by the rising middle class as a high-value species serves as further proof that this is a product that arrives fresh – and can be trusted.

 

Showcasing new research and industry insight

In addition to insights from Bjørgo and NSC Marketing Advisor Savindar Xie, Seafood Trends 2026: The China Report features interviews with Rabobank analyst Novel Sharma and Undercurrent News journalist Louis Harkell, as well as the latest insights on the Chinese consumer.

 

Differing from previous reports, the NSC’s approach to consumer research this year was a case study of 24 shoppers, as they planned and shopped for their meals. The shoppers were split across the traditional tier-one cities of Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and consumer habits were tracked across seven days of purchasing in October 2025.

 

According to NSC Consumer Analyst Lars Moksness:

 

“We wanted to dive deeper into the specifics of consumer behaviour and get detailed insights and answers from the people who participated. Through this new research, we’ve gained powerful new understanding of what influences the Chinese consumer.”

 

As China continues to evolve into one of the world’s fastest growing and most dynamic seafood markets, understanding the forces shaping consumer behaviour is crucial. To explore these insights in greater detail, access Seafood Trends 2026: The China Report and discover the intricacies of this rapidly expanding market.

 

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China’s Guangdong Haid Group has launched two major feed production projects in Vietnam and Laos, strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing livestock and aquaculture sectors.

Through a subsidiary Yongfu Hailong Agricultural and Livestock Technology Co., Ltd, Haid has broken ground on a new 200,000 tonnes per year feed production facility in Phu Tho Province, north Vietnam. The new facility will produce feed for poultry, pigs, and aquaculture, with a particular focus on tilapia, carp, and grass carp.

Equipped with advanced processing technologies, the plant is designed to deliver cost-effective feed solutions while also providing technical support services to farmers, reflecting Haid’s integrated business model.

Since entering Vietnam in 2011, Haid now operates more than ten feed mills in the country and has built an integrated value chain spanning feed production, animal health, breeding and aquaculture. In Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a core aquaculture market for Haid, alongside Indonesia with rising demand for high quality fish feed, strong freshwater aquaculture base, mainly tilapia and carp, and a strategic location for regional distribution.

In Indonesia, Haid has manufacturing facilities in South Lampung, PT Haida Biotechnology Indonesia, which has production capacity of 180,000 tonnes of poultry feed, 60,000 tonnes of fish feed, and 36,000 tonnes of shrimp feed per year.

In parallel, Haid has also initiated construction of its first feed plant in Laos, marking its entry into a market with growing agricultural potential but limited access to modern feed infrastructure. The facility, located in the Saysettha Comprehensive Development Zone in Vientiane, will produce feed for multiple livestock and aquaculture species tailored to local farming systems.

Beyond manufacturing, the Laos project will replicate Haid’s “feed + seedlings + animal health” model, combining production with technical services to improve farm productivity and efficiency.

Haid said in a document submitted to the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in January that it is projecting strong growth in demand from Vietnam’s aquaculture sector, pointing particularly to projected rise of “export-oriented” aquaculture products such as pangasius and vannamei shrimp as growth vectors, according to news.goalfore.cn.

Haid also highlighted its position as a leading market player in Vietnam’s feed market in terms of production capacity, claiming 863,000 tonnes of production in 2024. This gives it a 19.2% market share in the country, which is set to grow after taking the new plant’s upcoming contribution into account.

Haid is also scaling its presence in Africa, using Egypt as a regional hub while exploring opportunities in Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda. In South America, the company has established a base in Ecuador and is preparing to expand into markets such as Brazil and Chile.

In 2024, Haid Group maintained steady development, achieving operating revenue of 114.6 billion yuan, with core feed sales reaching 26.52 million tonnes, a year-on-year increase of approximately 9%, ranking first globally. In the first half of 2025, Haid Group achieved operating revenue of 58.831 billion yuan, with feed sales of approximately 14.7 million tonnes, a year-on-year increase of approximately 25%, setting a new record for the same period.

Haid has a research team of nearly 4,000 people, with a cumulative investment of over 5 billion yuan in R&D and continues to invest an unlimited amount of its annual profits in research. With over 100 R&D centres and innovation bases worldwide, it conduct more than 2,000 trials annually, continuously developing innovative solutions to the challenges faced by aquaculture.

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Sheng Long Group proudly announces that its production facility, Sheng Long Bio-Tech International Co., Ltd., located in Duc Hoa I Industrial Park, Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam, has successfully obtained the ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) international certification.

This certification covers key aquaculture species, including white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei), black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon), and Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer).

Achieving ASC certification marks that Sheng Long Group has fully met international standards for sustainable aquaculture in terms of feed quality management, product safety, traceability, and supply chain management systems. It also serves as a critical gateway and strong support for promoting Vietnam’s shrimp and seabass products into high-end markets such as the European Union, the United States, and Japan.

Looking ahead, Sheng Long Group will continue to uphold its core values of
– Responsible Production
– Integrity in Business
– Sustainable Aquaculture Development

The Group is committed to providing global customers and partners with high-quality, safe, and sustainable aquafeed and integrated farming solutions, while working hand in hand with industry partners to drive the global aquaculture industry toward a higher-quality and more sustainable future.

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The Prawn Farmers Federation of India (PFFI) has taken an important institutional step with the incorporation of the Shrimp Health Foundation, a Section 8 not-for-profit entity created to support the long-term growth of farmer-led shrimp health initiatives in the sector.

The Foundation emerges from the rapid evolution of the Collaborative Shrimp Disease Investigation Program (CoSDIP), which was launched by PFFI in 2025 as India’s first farmer-led, science-supported response to the worsening shrimp health situation across coastal farming regions.

As CoSDIP expanded in scope, credibility, and operational complexity, the need arose for a more formal and transparent platform to support fund management, enable broader participation, and help scale the work in a sustainable manner. CoSDIP began as a farmer-driven response to a serious field problem.

Scientific institutions helped give it structure, industry support strengthened the effort, and the Shrimp Health Foundation was created to provide a transparent and long-term institutional platform for its growth. The Foundation will serve as the funding and governance platform, while PFFI will continue to lead and execute CoSDIP and related field programs as before. In this structure, CoSDIP remains the flagship program supported by the Foundation, ensuring continuity of the ongoing work while providing a more credible and scalable institutional base for future expansion.

The Shrimp Health Foundation was incorporated on 19 February 2026 and its founding directors are Mr. I.P.R. Mohan Raju, President of PFFI, and Mr. Balasubramaniam V, General Secretary of PFFI and Program Director of CoSDIP.

 “CoSDIP began as a farmer-driven response to a serious field problem. Scientific institutions helped give it structure, industry support strengthened the effort, and the Shrimp Health Foundation was created to provide a transparent and long-term institutional platform for its growth.”

An Advisory Board of 21 members has also been constituted, bringing together respected experts from across science, industry, genetics, pathology, diagnostics, policy, governance, and global shrimp sector intelligence from India and abroad. The Advisory Board currently includes:

• Mr. S. Santhana Krishnan

• Dr. Tarun Shridhar, IAS (Retd.)

• Dr. C.V. Mohan

• Prof. Iddya Karunasagar

• Dr. Kuldeep K. Lal

• Dr. K.N. Raghavan, IRS (Retd.)

• Dr. K.V. Rajendran

• Dr. Arun K. Dhar (pending university approval)

• Dr. Indrani Karunasagar

• Mr Manavendra Rao

• Dr. Craig Browdy

• Mr. D. Ramaraj

• Dr. Victor Suresh 

Dr. Victoria Alday

• Mr. Ravi Kumar Yellanki

• Mr. Oscar Hennig

• Dr. Olivier Decamp

• Mr. Willem van der Pijl

• Dr. Amerneni Ravikumar

• Dr. Suresh Nayak

• Mr. Madhu Mohan Talluri

The Foundation reflects an important evolution in the way collaborative sector initiatives are being structured in Indian shrimp farming — moving from an informal, trust-based arrangement to a more formal, transparent, and institutionally credible platform capable of supporting continuous scientific work and practical outcomes for farmers. CoSDIP is currently in its validation phase, with preliminary investigations by ICAR–CIBA and MPEDA–RGCA indicating possible pathogen involvement, while further validation work continues.

The program has already been presented at World Aquaculture Society (WAS India 2025) and the SyAqua Global Shrimp Summit, Penang (March 2026), and has already received recognition on multiple national and international platforms as India’s first farmer-led shrimp disease investigation initiative.

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BioMar Australia has appointed Matt Whittle as Commercial Director, effective August 2026, strengthening its senior leadership team as the Australasian aquaculture sector continues to develop.

Matt Whittle brings extensive aquaculture experience, with a strong understanding of farm level production, customer engagement, and the commercial dynamics of the Australasian industry. As Tasmanian, he has long-standing connections to the local aquaculture sector and a deep familiarity with the operating environment in the state and mainland Australia.

BioMar Australia Managing Director David Whyte said the appointment reflects the company’s focus on practical industry knowledge and strong local leadership.

“Matt brings a combination of commercial capability and hands on aquaculture experience. His understanding of farming systems, alongside his Tasmanian background, positions him well to lead our commercial team and continue building close partnerships with producers.

“As part of the leadership changes, Mike Thomson will transition from his current role as Commercial Director into the newly created position of Service Delivery Director, effective September 2026.”

In the Service Delivery Director role, Mike Thomson will focus on service execution and customer experience, covering supply reliability and logistics, and on farm support.

“Mike has played an important role in the development of BioMar Australia’s commercial approach,” David Whyte said. “The creation of this role allows us to sharpen our focus on delivery and execution while maintaining strong, long-term customer relationships.”

The appointments form part of BioMar Australia’s long-term strategy to strengthen its local leadership capability and support sustainable growth in the Australian aquaculture sector

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