Aquafeed

The certification validates the company’s focus on responsible feed production, traceability and long-term aquaculture development in Venezuela.

This is one of the largest installed bases of intelligent feeding systems in shrimp aquaculture.

Nutreco said it has also advanced circularity efforts, with 90% of its packaging now classified as recyclable, reusable or compostable.

One trial reported sludge accumulation of only 5 cm compared with an expected 70 cm under conventional conditions.

Around 80 million seabream and seabass juveniles will be released this season, up from 50 million in 2025.

MacDonald brings extensive experience across aquaculture, food production and supply chain management.

In the fisheries sector, the package includes five major projects spanning algae cultivation, abalone farming and shrimp production, alongside a tuna fattening project using floating cages.

The vaccine is designed to protect against a broad range of bacterial and viral diseases, including infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV), furunculosis, cold-water vibriosis, vibriosis, winter ulcer disease and yersiniosis.

Domestic production stands at roughly 250,000-300,000 tonnes, leaving a supply gap that drives imports of more than 200,000 tonnes each year.