Norway-based CFEED opened its expanded copepod production facility, following the company’s March announcement of the investment. The expansion more than triples production capacity to meet the growing global demand, the company remarked.
CFEED, a producer of live hatchable Acartia tonsa copepod eggs for marine aquaculture, officially opened its groundbreaking expanded production facility in Vanvikan, Norway. The company highlights the major investment in cutting-edge technology and sustainable production methods as positioning CFEED at the forefront of the global aquaculture revolution, addressing the industry’s growing demand for natural, high-quality 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, the company states. 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, and 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,” said Tore Remman, CEO of CFEED. “Today’s visit from the Ministry of Aquaculture of Norway 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.”
TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN INNOVATION
CFEED reports that 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,” noted CFEED’s Linn Baardsgaard, Director of Sales & Marketing. “This allows us to maintain the exceptional nutritional profile that makes our copepods so valuable to hatcheries worldwide.”
