The world’s largest producer of farmed halibut has signed a six-year feed contract with Aller Aqua.
Sterling White Halibut (SWH) signed the feed contract with Aller Aqua as the companies have been cooperating on the best feed for growth since 2017.
Magne Torgersen, CEO of SWH, said: “Aller Aqua has shown us that they mean it when they say they want to grow together. Their feed quality, but also their input and availability has been key in our decision, and we, therefore, have no queries signing a long-term contract. Together we find solutions and our fish have never been better.”
1700t of halibut annually
SWH is the world’s largest producer of farmed halibut and produces around 1700t of halibut annually. Halibut grows slowly and it takes four years for the fish to reach an ideal size. Besides patience, halibut-farming requires expert knowledge and a specialised feed that can support the long-term growth and health of the fish.
The halibut are grown in Ryfylke in Norway, and SWH handles the entire lifecycle of the fish, from broodstock through roe and larvae, to grow-out until the fish are ready for harvest.
In addition to optimum farming conditions throughout the fish’s lifecycle, an important parameter in farming a healthy well-performing fish is the feed. This feed recipe is created with an ideal blend of high-quality raw materials to meet the nutritional requirements of halibut. SWH naturally demands a lot from the feed in terms of performance and growth, to be able to continuously satisfy their customers with top quality fish.
