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Our innovations over the years

Our ultimate goal is to see research implemented into innovative and sustainable solutions for the aquaculture industry, whether in the form of products, methodologies or manufacturing improvements. Our innovation directions cover three horizons: from improvements in the current business, to completely new business models.  Below you can find some examples of these. 

    • Ignis - natural food for marine juveniles

      Developed in collaboration with Zooca Calanus, Ignis gives access to fresh and canned Calanus finmarchicus.

      Meet Ignis

    • AmiNova: A Feed Formulation Concept

      AmiNova is a feed formulation concept that allows for even more precise nutrition, resulting in better utilization, higher efficiency, and less release of nutrients into the environment.

      Learn more about AmiNova

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    • Armis: An Innovative Functional Diet for Shrimp

      Armis is specially designed to support the resilience of shrimp facing challenging conditions and provide optimal nutrition to safeguard farm performance.

      Learn more about Armis

      Whiteleg shrimp on sand underwater
    • Cosmos, a premium diet for the barramundi

      Cosmos enables barramundi producers to achieve optimal fish yield and farm efficiency.

      Learn more about Cosmos

      Cosmos feed bag
    • A new generation of hatchery feed: Nutra Terra

      Nutra Terra is a novelty in hatchery feeding with documented high throughput and reduced emissions. Trials show a reduction in phosphorus and zinc emissions from faeces of up to 30%, while fish fed Nutra Terra have significantly better growth and a lower feed conversion ratio.

      Learn more about Nutra Terra

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    • Clean Labrus for wrasse

      With the launch of Clean Labrus, we offer a full range of feed adapted to farmed and wild-caught wrasse.

      Learn more about Clean Labrus

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    • Elevia: A game-changing shrimp feed

      Elevia is an innovative feed designed to revolutionize shrimp hatcheries and nurseries. Elevia's stable, precisely produced microdiet improves larval performance and simplifies feed management while ensuring a cleaner system.

      Learn more about Elevia

      Elevia product bags
    • Collaboration with the tuna start-up Next Tuna

      Our cooperation agreement with tuna start-up Next Tuna will take juvenile Atlantic bluefin tuna farming to new heights. The Next Tuna project, supported by world-class aquaculture and feed research and development, promises to pave the way for sustainably farmed Atlantic bluefin tuna.

      Learn more about the agreement

      An underwater photo of tuna swimming
    • Presentation of the Skretting AI Guayas Research Station

      We opened a €6.1 million world-class research and development station in Ecuador, dedicated to shrimp farming and expanding our knowledge of shrimp nutrition and health. This station aims to shape the future of shrimp farming in one of the world's most important shrimp-producing regions.

      Learn more about the research station

      Skretting AI Guayas Research Station, Ecuador
    • Strengthening cooperation with eniferBio

      We joined forces with eniferBio, the winner of the Nutreco Feed & Food Tech Challenge 2020, to continue driving innovation in livestock, aquaculture and alternative food proteins. The future steps outlined in this agreement are intended to revolutionize the industry.

      About cooperation

      EniferBio at Skretting FTP
    • A sustainable future for salmon: an agreement with Atlantic Sapphire

      In line with our goal to eliminate marine-based ingredients in foods by 2025, we partnered with Atlantic sapphire and algae oil specialist Veramaris® to introduce sustainable omega-3-rich salmon to the United States.

      About our agreement with Atlantic Sapphire

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    • The dawn of Skretting's aquaculture innovation

      Skretting ARC underwent a transformation to become Skretting Aquaculture Innovation (AI). This new unit integrates all facets of innovation, from research and product development to digital innovation and sustainability.

      About Skretting AI

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    • Nutra Sprint and Celero - starter and growth feed for trout

      Our new beginner and growth foods for rainbow trout, Nutra Sprint and Celero, aim to help farms reach their full potential.

      Learn more about Nutra Sprint and Celero

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    • GEMMA Neo: An Innovative Diet for Incubators

      The innovative GEMMA Neo hatchery diet reduces reliance on traditional feed ingredients while offering the perfect balance of nutrients, exceptional production system performance and unrivalled weaning flexibility.

      Read about GEMMA Neo

      Leiner Lache in front of Skretting silo
    • AquaCare Mineral Balance: the solution for pristine water quality

      AquaCare Mineral Balance joins the AquaCare portfolio, promising superior water quality for fish and shrimp farming in ponds. Immerse yourself in the high bioavailability of macro and trace elements in this mineral combination.

      About aquacare mineral balance

      Marita Sirevaag holding an AquaCare bag
    • Adopt cutting-edge technologies to lead innovation in aquaculture

      The opening of our own biotechnology lab, The Bubble, puts us at the forefront of technological innovation. With its dedicated team of expert scientists, The Bubble accelerates progress with advances in life sciences, computing, data processing, and artificial intelligence.  

      About the bubble

      The Bubble logo
    • Vitalis PRIMA: Increases hatchery system performance

      Vitalis PRIMA is a marine broodstock diet that improves the health of broodstock fish and fry, ultimately improving the performance of the hatchery system.

      About Vitalis PRIMA

      Vitalis Prima graphic
    • Expanding horizons with AquaCare

      We expanded our reach with the introduction of AquaCare, a new global product line focused on practical solutions to improve water quality for fish and shrimp farming systems.

      Explore our special water products

      AquaCare, Tonje Dueland
    • Independence from raw materials with Infinity

      Infinity, the final development of the MicroBalance® concept, offers complete independence from marine feed raw materials.

      About Infinity

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    • Xpand - transforming shrimp farming

      Xpand is a farmer's diet that unlocks the full growth potential of shrimp, allowing proactive farmers to improve their operations.

      About Xpand

      Xpand shrimp
    • Insect meal in Skretting feed: a pioneering leap

      Skretting Norway's factory in Averøy produced commercial salmon feed with insect meal for the first time, changing the landscape of aquaculture.

      More information About insect meal in our feed

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    • MaGro - transforming tuna farming

      MaGro is an innovative diet that helps tuna farmers overcome the biosecurity risks and sustainability challenges associated with bait fish diets.

      About MaGro

      MaGro feed pellets
    • Tilapia Health Promotion

      Protec for Tilapia is the first dedicated and documented tilapia health feed, extending support for fish health and survival to our customers in Egypt, Ecuador and Vietnam.

      About Protec for Tilapia

      Protec tilapia
    • HTO2 - conquering high water temperatures.

      HTO2 is a feeding solution designed to support fish during periods with high water temperatures, ensuring consistent growth performance.

      About HTO2

      HTO2
    • Prime & Express: our latest generation feed for post-transfer salmon

      Prime & Express are our state-of-the-art premium feeds for post-transfer salmon that allow for shorter production times without compromising quality.

      About Prime & Express

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    • ORI N3 - Enrichment Technology for Artemia

      ORI N3 is a unique blend of algae that maximizes the absorption of DHA in brine shrimp, promising a flexible and convenient approach to nutrient enrichment.

      About ORI-N3

      Artemia illustration
    • N3 - Pioneering Raw Material Substitution

      N3 is an innovative diet for salmonids that uses new seaweed oil, providing a viable and sustainable alternative to traditional fish feed raw materials.

      About N3

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    • SHIELD: a world-first diet to improve the integrity of the gills and intestine

      SHIELD is a functional diet that specifically supports gut challenges for Mediterranean species. SHIELD supports the external barriers of fish, such as gills and gut, and provides ample support in different environmental conditions.

      About Shield

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    • Lorica - for shrimp health

      Lorica is the most advanced functional shrimp feed, designed to strengthen shrimp before and during environmental and bacterial challenges. 

      About Lorica

      Lorica shrimp
    • MicroBalance FLX - formulation flexibility

      MicroBalance FLX provides unprecedented ingredient formulation flexibility, enabling salmon farmers to sustainably produce more with less.

      About MicroBalance 

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    • ORI-ONE and PL - Processing Hatcheries

      ORI-ONE and PL offer improved nutrition for shrimp at critical stages of life.

      About ORI-ONE

      About PL

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    • Premium: an energy revolution

      Premium is a high-energy concept designed to deliver higher growth and reduce feed conversion rates, producing more with less. 

      About Premium

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    • MicroBalance: A Game Changer in Micronutrients®!

      MicroBalance®offers an industry-first alternative source of micronutrients typically obtained from fishmeal.

      About MicroBalance®

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    • RAS Specialty

      We became a market leader in feeds designed specifically for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), improving the sustainability of the aquaculture industry.

      About RAS

      RAS equipment
    • A breakthrough for the Mediterranean

      We identified the specific nutritional requirements for European sea bass and sea bream. The products dedicated to these species mark a significant advance in the Mediterranean.

      Our sea bass and sea bream diets

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    • Protec: the leading healthy diet

      Protec is a pioneering healthy diet that leads the industry in promoting fish health and welfare.

      About Protec

      Fish skin Protec
    • Skretting Marine Hatchery Feeds (MHF) – ensuring a healthy start for fish

      The Skretting Marine Hatchery Feeds (MHF) facility provides life-cycle products that give fish a healthy start in life.

      View our range of hatchery feeds

      Sea bream larva
    • LipoBalance: Substitution of marine raw materials

      LipoBalance ensures precise omega-3 fatty acid content using fish blends and vegetable oils. We also introduce cold extrusion technology for the production of starter diets.

      Explore all products

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    • AquaSim: state-of-the-art digital tools to measure aquaculture performance

      AquaSim offers advanced forecasting and analysis for fish farmers and shrimp farmers to optimize farm performance and provides personalized advice. 

      About AquaSim

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    • Our First Functional Diet: A Nutritional Breakthrough!

      We launched our first functional diet, Respons, the precursor to Protec.

      Our functional diets

      Fish gill, microscopic view
    • NIR instruments are deployed worldwide for accurate feed analysis

      Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy instruments are installed all over the world. This allows us to quickly and accurately analyse feed ingredients and finished feed at all Skretting plants worldwide.

      About NIR

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    • The birth of Skretting ARC: pioneers in aquaculture research

      The year marks the establishment of the Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre (ARC) in Stavanger, Norway, the home of pioneering aquaculture research.

      Skretting AI Stavanger