BioMar and Cefetra launch partnership to cut emissions in aquaculture feed supply chain.
BioMar has entered a new partnership with agricultural supplier Cefetra to reduce emissions from vegetable-based ingredients used in aquaculture feed.
The initiative will begin in the United Kingdom and focus on crops such as wheat, which form a significant share of fish diets. Through Cefetra Ecosystem Services, launched in 2023 with Soil Capital, UK farmers are supported in adopting regenerative practices that improve soil health and generate verified carbon removals. Farmers receive financial incentives for the transition, with the aim of reducing risk while delivering measurable outcomes.
According to BioMar, feed and raw material sourcing account for more than 80 percent of emissions linked to aquaculture production. While aquaculture has one of the lowest feed conversion ratios in animal farming, reducing the footprint of feed ingredients remains a key challenge for the sector.
James Neilson, supply chain director at Cefetra Ecosystem Services, said: “Cefetra’s unique position allows us to aggregate demand from hundreds of buyers across industries. This enables us to create long-term solutions that put soil health and carbon removals at the core. With our deep knowledge of the supply chain, we can ensure improvements on the farm translate into real climate benefits for downstream sectors like aquaculture.”
Ivana Russo, formulations manager and sustainability lead at BioMar UK, said: “By partnering with Cefetra Ecosystem Services, we are reducing emissions where it matters most, while supporting farmers and building more resilient food systems. This collaboration is an important step towards meeting our science-based climate targets and delivering low-carbon feed solutions to our customers.”
