New Facility

This investment reflects De Heus’s commitment to empowering East African fish farmers with high-quality, locally produced aquafeed for the sustainable development of the region’s aquaculture.

The new plant is intended to serve its own vertically integrated operations and external customers.

Aquatic Resources Malta, established in 2024 and led by CEO Dr. Frank Fabri, will oversee the development of the new research centre.

The facility is intended to improve poultry health, support higher output, and reduce the environmental impact typically associated with conventional rearing methods.

The state-of-the-art 150,000-square-foot facility will be Farmina’s first facility outside Europe, and is expected to create at least 200 jobs.

With production now fully operational, the plant is expected to increase the company’s ability to deliver customized, safe, and sustainable nutrition solutions at scale.

The fully integrated plant operates around the clock in three shifts, producing approximately 480 tons of high-quality compound feed daily.

Production will take place at Fóðurblandan’s upgraded facility in Reykjavik, accompanied by the establishment of a distribution centre for BioMar’s existing feed portfolio.

The new centre focuses on breeding tilapia with traits such as reddish-golden skin, strong disease resistance, and the ability to grow to at least 1kg—ideal for filleting and commercial sale.

Lecithin, derived primarily from soybeans, serves as an effective emulsifier and stabiliser in compound feeds and is prized for its cost-efficiency and functionality in large-scale operations.