BioMar has obtained ASC Feed Certification for its Dueñas facility in Spain. With this new certification, producers across the Iberian countries and North Africa can now access ASC conforming feed locally.
BioMar has added Dueñas, Spain to its ASC Feed Certified production facilities. As a supplier of aquaculture feed for Spain, Portugal, and markets in North Africa, this certification marks a decisive step in its global strategy to provide ASC conforming feeds in key regions, BioMar highlights.
According to the company’s statement, the facility in Dueñas is key to BioMar’s presence in Southern Europe, delivering high-performance feed for a wide range of species including seabass, seabream, trout, and other marine and freshwater fish. With this new certification, producers across the Iberian countries and North Africa can now access ASC conforming feed locally, supporting their ability to meet rising market expectations for transparency, responsibility, and certification alignment.
“With this achievement, we are proud to support our customers in Spain and Portugal, markets that play a leading role in European aquaculture, and to strengthen our commitment to responsible aquaculture,” says Luis Garcia Romero, Managing Director of BioMar in the Western Mediterranean & Africa Region.
The ASC Feed Standard sets out strict requirements across environmental impact, social and labour rights, health and safety, and responsible sourcing of raw materials. Certification of the Dueñas facility reinforces BioMar’s dedication to aligning technical performance with responsible feed practices, the company remarks.
“The ASC certification obtained by BioMar for its Dueñas facility is the result of a thorough independent audit process, in which compliance with strict requirements regarding environmental impact, labor rights, health and safety, and responsible sourcing of raw materials has been verified. At DNV, we highlight that the documentary traceability and transparency in the internal control procedures implemented by BioMar ensure not only regulatory compliance, but also continuous improvement in risk management and the sustainability of the aquaculture supply chain,” notes Javier Soria, Food industry Director of DNV in Iberia.
Spain and Portugal collectively account for a significant share of Europe’s farmed seafood production, and access to ASC conforming feed is becoming increasingly important as global markets demand more traceable and transparent products. It is important to highlight that by the end of October 2025, ASC certified farms will be required to source certified feed. Therefore, BioMar points out that it stands out as a reliable solution for maintaining ASC certification and continued market access.
“Responsible production is no longer a niche requirement, it’s becoming the industry standard,” adds Garcia Romero. “This certification allows us to better serve our customers in the region with feeds that meet both regulatory demands and the expectations of retailers and consumers.”
This certification joins a growing list of ASC-certified BioMar facilities around the world, including sites in Chile, Ecuador, Denmark, Norway, the UK, and Costa Rica. Together, they form a strong network of ASC conforming production supporting a wide range of species, life stages, and geographies.
