BioMar Australia has commenced aqua-feed production at its new €40 million facility in Tasmania, Australia.
In a virtual media conference to comply with social distancing requirements, Minster for Primary Industries and Water Guy Barnett congratulated BioMar on achieving this milestone.
BioMar Australia’s managing director, David Whyte, thanked everyone involved. “While it’s not currently possible to formally celebrate our opening together with our staff, customers and community, we must acknowledge all those involved in bringing the project to life,” he said.
“Trials of our products are already underway in a variety of species in Australia and New Zealand, and we are bringing BioMar’s global best practices and nutritional know-how into our region helping to support sustainable innovation in aquaculture,” he added.
BioMar announced plans to establish production in Australia in 2017 and after a two-year build, the first trucks of feed have started to roll out. The facility will produce up to 110,000 tonnes per year of aqua-feed to support the Australian and Oceania aquaculture industry. Social distancing measures are in place to protect employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
