BioMar Expands Its ASC-Certified Feed Production Capacity Through Its Subsidiary in Turkey

Turkey-based BioMar Sagun has achieved ASC Feed Certification, strengthening BioMar‘s ability to supply ASC-conforming feed solutions across the country and other key export markets. The certification marks another important milestone in the expansion of BioMar‘s global network of ASC-certified production facilities.

“Achieving this certification reflects the dedication of our team and our commitment to supporting customers with feed solutions aligned with recognized industry standards,” says Yasemin Issever, Managing Director at BioMar Sagun. “It strengthens our ability to serve producers in Turkey and the wider export markets while supporting their certification ambitions.”

The achievement marks another important step in BioMar‘s ongoing work to support customers supplying ASC-certified seafood, they said. As market demand for certified products continues to grow, access to ASC-conforming feed is becoming increasingly important for producers across the value chain.

BioMar Group Denmark (50%) and Group Sagun Turkey (50% established a joint venture under the name BioMar-Sagun. The company was founded to produce high-performance fish feed and to support local fish producers. BioMar-Sagun operates at its fish feed facility located in Söke Organized Industrial Zone, where it produces high-energy, highly digestible feeds designed specifically for Turkish aquaculture producers.

Demand for Certified Seafood Continues to Increase

The ASC Feed Standard sets out requirements covering environmental responsibility, social and labor rights, health and safety, and responsible sourcing practices. According to the company, certification demonstrates BioMar Sagun‘s ability to meet these requirements while supporting transparency and traceability throughout the feed supply chain.

The certification is particularly relevant for producers supplying international markets where demand for certified seafood continues to increase. By expanding the availability of ASC-conforming feed, BioMar helps customers maintain compliance with certification requirements while strengthening responsible sourcing practices throughout the value chain.

BioMar has steadily expanded its network of ASC-certified facilities in recent years, including sites in Chile, Ecuador, Spain, Costa Rica, Norway, Denmark, France and the United Kingdom. The addition of BioMar Sagun further strengthens this network and expands regional access to ASC-conforming feed solutions.

Trading Begins on Nasdaq

Some days before the announcement, BioMar officially began trading on Nasdaq Copenhagen, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history and welcoming more than 10,800 new shareholders. The first day of trading was marked by the official bell-ringing ceremony at BioMar’s headquarters in Aarhus, Denmark.

The event was attended by employees, management, IPO advisors, collaboration partners, and media representatives, while CEO Carlos Diaz, CFO Claus Eskildsen, the chair of the board Jens Bjerg Sørensen and Nasdaq all gave speeches, marking this historical moment for BioMar. More than 2,000 BioMar employees worldwide were able to follow the ceremony through a global live broadcast.

BioMar entered on the public markets as the world’s only dedicated global aquafeed solution supplier, serving customers across multiple species and regions through a combination of local expertise and global innovation. “This is not the beginning of our journey, but it is a turning point,” said Diaz. “Everything we have built becomes the foundation for what we aim to achieve next”.

The company sees opportunities to strengthen its core business, expand its global footprint and continue investing in innovation and new technologies for aquaculture. “We operate in one of the most important industries of our time,” added Biomar’s CEO. “Aquaculture plays a critical role in feeding a growing global population with healthy and efficient protein sources.”

Innovation remains at the center of BioMar’s strategy. The company continues to invest in development of feed solutions, raw material innovation, fish performance and new technologies that support the future development of aquaculture. “Innovation is not just a function within BioMar. It is our mindset. It is our culture. It is our way of working. It is what has brought us here today and it is what will take us forward,” Diaz stated.

According to the company, the event also recognized the efforts of employees across the organization who contributed to the IPO process while continuing to support customers and daily operations around the world. “Results are created by people. Behind every milestone we celebrate today are the people who made it possible,” Carlos Diaz concluded.