Danish aquafeed producer Aller Aqua has unveiled a new feed formulation concept aimed at improving fish and shrimp health, as the aquaculture industry intensifies its focus on precision nutrition and sustainability.
The company’s new TEA (trace elements adjusted) concept introduces a broader and more carefully balanced range of essential trace elements in feed recipes, reflecting growing scientific understanding of how micronutrients influence metabolism, immunity and overall performance in farmed species.
“Studies have long made it clear that trace elements play a pivotal role in a wide range of biological functions in fish as well as in shrimp,” said Robert Tillner, group product manager at Aller Aqua.
“These elements ensure enzyme activation and metabolic function, and they help maintain the immune system.”
The TEA concept is designed to support improved growth rates, better feed efficiency and reduced waste output – key priorities for fish farmers facing tighter margins and increasing environmental scrutiny.
According to Aller Aqua, early work indicates the new formulations can enhance metabolic performance while reducing the amount of faeces generated, potentially lowering the environmental footprint of aquaculture operations.
“From our preliminary work, we already know that TEA will improve several essential metabolic functions in both fish and shrimp,” Tillner added. “This means better growth, less faeces to clean and an altogether healthier stock.”
The launch comes amid a wider shift across the aquafeed sector toward more targeted and functional feeds. Major players such as BioMar and Skretting have also been investing in refined nutrient profiles and health-focused formulations, underscoring the industry’s move beyond standard feed solutions.
Jesper Clausen, R&D director at Aller Aqua, said the company sees TEA as a baseline for future development rather than a finished solution.
“With TEA we have taken a big step forward and established a new baseline,” he said. “But there is still a lot of work ahead of us. Real innovation takes time, and only through collaboration across the industry can we achieve all the mentioned things.”
Further trials in collaboration with farmers and research partners are set to begin in 2026, as Aller Aqua seeks to validate performance data and refine the concept for broader commercial rollout.
