NEWS 120 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2026 Corel Lifecare, a Mumbai-based aquaculture innovation company, announced a long-term Research and Development agreement with The Aqua Consortium, a premier strategic and technical organization serving the aquaculture industry and based in Switzerland. This strategic alliance aims to co-develop and deploy novel, farmer-first solutions addressing some of the most persistent biological challenges in the global aquaculture sector. The partnership brings together Corel Lifecare’s expertise in bio-formulations and rapid product development with The Aqua Consortium’s deep technical capabilities and strategic industry oversight. The collaboration will focus heavily on creating safe, sustainable, and effective treatments for parasitic infestations and critical shrimp culture bottlenecks. The partners stated that a primary focus of this R&D track is the development of next-generation management strategies for Copepod infestations, which currently cause significant economic losses globally due to mortality, reduced growth rates, and secondary infections. The joint initiative will target two specific parasitic threats: • Argulus (Fish Lice) in Indian Major Carps: Addressing the widespread infestation in freshwater farms— particularly affecting Rohu and Catla—to prevent ulcerative damage and improve marketability for farmers. Read more>> Gambol Pet Food and Aker QRILL Company signed a global strategic cooperation agreement at the Gambol Pet Shanghai R&D Center. The partnership elevates their relationship from long-term supply chain cooperation to a strategic alliance, with a focus on pet nutrition innovation and sustainability. Gambol Pet President Stephanie Du remarked that the company's rapid growth with brands like Myfoodie and Fregate is due to building products to world-class standards from day one. She added that partnering with Aker QRILL Company, known for its krill nutrition expertise and sustainable harvesting practices, was a natural alignment. According to the statement, the strategic partnership will focus on three key areas: • Joint R&D – Combining Aker QRILL Company's marine nutrition research and Gambol Pet’s data-driven insights on pet behavior to develop exclusive nutrition solutions. • ESG Collaboration – Promoting sustainability in animal welfare and marine protection across Gambol's supply chain. • Brand Co-creation – Sharing a “science + sustainability” message with global consumers via joint initiatives. During the signing ceremony, Bjørn Wallentin, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Aker QRILL Company, presented Gambol Pet with a symbolic invitation to participate in a future Antarctic initiative focused on penguin conservation. Stephanie Du accepted, stating: “Protecting the ocean is the most meaningful long-term commitment we can make—for pets and future generations. Gambol Pet is proud to stand alongside Aker QRILL Company as practitioners and advocates of marine ecological protection.” Read more>> Corel–Aqua Consortium alliance advances aquaculture health solutions Gambol Pet and Aker QRILL join forces in pet nutrition Photo: Freepik I Created by AI Photo: Aker QRILL Company
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