Bioled Photoperiod, a leading Chilean innovator in aquaculture photoperiod systems, has forged a strategic representation agreement with Tilad Group, a Riyadh-based conglomerate specializing in sustainable solutions across diverse industries, including aquaculture.

This partnership marks a significant step in bringing Bioled's cutting-edge technology to the rapidly expanding aquaculture sector in Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

The alliance will facilitate the deployment of Bioled's advanced equipment and services in both existing and future aquaculture projects, promoting greater efficiency, responsibility, and sustainability within the region's burgeoning industry.

Cristina Navarro, General Manager of Bioled, emphasized the agreement's strategic importance, stating, "This milestone enables us to introduce our technology to a dynamic and fast-growing market. Saudi Arabia is at the forefront of major aquaculture initiatives, and we are confident that we will serve as a pivotal partner in enhancing both productivity and sustainability for local producers."

Franco Cerda, Head of Aquaculture at Tilad Group, echoed this sentiment, adding, "We recognize the exceptional quality and impactful nature of Bioled's solutions and believe they will deliver substantial value to our clientele. This alliance reinforces our unwavering commitment to advancing state-of-the-art technologies within Saudi Arabia's aquaculture industry."

Port Lincoln, Australia-based vertically integrated shellfish producer Yumbah Aquaculture is making progress in its attempt to acquire Eyre Peninsula, Australia-based aquaculture company Clean Seas.

Business News Australia has reported that the deal is worth AUS 28.1 million (USD 17.1 million, EUR 16.2 million). 

Clean Seas' voted to move forward with the deal in February 2025. Then on 31 March, the company announced that it had entered a Scheme Implementation Deed (SID) wherein Yumbah would acquire all shares in the company for AUS .14 (USD .09, EUR .08) per share.

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A decline in salmon production in the Magallanes region of Chile has led to the loss of 1,500 processing jobs, an industry spokesman has said.

Carlos Odebret, president of the Magallanes Salmon Farmers Association, highlighted the job losses in a call for the government to address challenges to the sector’s growth.

More than three years ago, the Magallanes salmon industry recorded its peak production, reaching 180,000 tonnes. Last year, salmon production was 100,000 tonnes, a 44.4% drop.

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The sale of Benchmark Genetics, the aquaculture breeding, egg supply and genetics services business, has now concluded and the company is now part of the Novo Holdings portfolio.

The Benchmark Group announced in November that it had agreed to sell its genetics arm to Novo Holdings, the holding and investment company responsible for managing the assets and the wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

The sale valued Benchmark Genetics at up to £260m on, including an initial consideration of £230m and an additional contingent consideration of up to £30m in the form of an earn-out.

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Hà Tinh province has experienced a 4% growth in its aquaculture production during the first quarter of 2025, reaching more than 3,400 tons, as reported by Nguyen Tam from HTTV.

This increase is distributed between freshwater aquaculture, with more than 2,000 tons, and brackish water aquaculture, with nearly 1,400 tons. To achieve the aquaculture production target of more than 17,500 tons in 2025, the specialized sector and local authorities are implementing strategies focused on increasing added value and promoting sustainable development.

Key strategies include:

• Promoting concentrated production methods.
• Improving cultivation infrastructure, especially in shrimp farming areas.
• Transitioning from extensive and semi-intensive shrimp farming to intensive farming.
• Increasing the application of scientific and technological advances in production.
• Conducting environmental inspections and monitoring in agricultural areas, seed production facilities, food companies, and environmental treatment products.

These measures seek to optimize production, minimize risks, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the aquaculture sector in Hà Tinh.

Processing, sorting and categorising fish are essential steps in the seafood industry, helping to ensure that fish are sorted in a way that maximises their economic value, and that only the best quality fish are sold to consumers.

However, performing these steps manually can be challenging. For example, manual sorting relies heavily on workers’ skills and judgement, which can potentially lead to inconsistencies in product size and weight. The work is also time- and labour-intensive, especially when large quantities are involved. There is also a high risk of contamination. With more hands required to hasten the manual sorting process, the risk becomes higher, compromising product safety and hygiene, and reducing the quality of products that are released to the market. 

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