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Onshore Salmon Farming in the Netherlands Seeks to Scale Production Through Crowdfunding

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Zalmboerderij Maashorst plans to expand capacity to 200 tonnes annually after raising nearly €1.5 million in its first investment round

Onshore salmon farming in the Netherlands is advancing toward a new phase of commercial development. The company Zalmboerderij Maashorst, located in Uden, North Brabant, is preparing an operational expansion after reaching the initial capacity of its Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) facility. The project combines a freshwater Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS), local sales of fresh seafood products, and crowdfunding schemes to scale from technological validation to higher-volume production.

According to a report by the specialized media outlet Vismagazine, the company currently produces around 120 tonnes per year and is operating at the limit of its current commercial capacity. The firm expects to launch a second investment round to fully utilize the existing infrastructure, designed for 160 tonnes, with potential for subsequent growth up to 200 tonnes per year. The produced salmon is marketed through the Hanos wholesale network in the Netherlands and Belgium, while the farm maintains a waiting list of professional seafood sector clients.

<-- Source: Zalmboerderij Maashorst B.V.

The farm operates using Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology, utilizing filtered water in a closed loop. According to data provided by Zalmboerderij Maashorst, the facility reuses 99.5% of the water, dispenses with the use of antibiotics and chemicals, and maintains direct control over the entire production cycle. Eggs originate from southwestern Iceland, and the fish remain in fresh water throughout their development. The farming cycle is estimated at 21 months to reach an average weight of 4.5 kilos per fish.

The facilities occupy a converted former pig farm. According to the company, the transformation of the site allows for a 93% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to previous livestock operations and a 75% reduction compared to imported salmon from Norway. However, it should be noted that these are corporate statements, with no independent environmental audit currently available to verify these comparative metrics.

Source: Zalmboerderij Maashorst B.V.

Financial Structure and Capital Rounds

According to records from the Dutch crowdfunding platform Broccoli, the first investment campaign for Zalmboerderij Maashorst successfully closed. With a minimum target set at 500,000 euros and a maximum of 2,000,000 euros, based on a declared corporate valuation of 6.8 million euros, the operation closed after securing 1,482,604.20 euros through the sale of 65,835 shares, representing 196% of the minimum target.

The project has been made possible in part by a contribution from the European Regional Development Fund under the OP-Zuid program.

Financial documentation linked to the platform indicates that the initial development phase required approximately 4.3 million euros, funded through a combination of bank loans, public subsidies, and equity. The newly raised capital will be allocated toward completing the commercialization phase, expanding processing capacity, and increasing total harvest volume.

Regarding subsequent capitalization steps, certain details remain to be consolidated. While Vismagazine reported a projected second round of 1.5 million euros with a ceiling of 3.0 million euros, the Broccoli platform maintains the record of the first issue in a closed status without formally listing the new offer on its public portal.

 

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Outlook for Land-Based Salmon Farming

Even if the projected target of 160 to 200 tonnes annually is reached, Maashorst's output represents a minor fraction of the total volume of seafood products consumed in the Dutch market. Its strategic value lies in the operational verification of land-based RAS systems to capture commercial value through fresh product, local sourcing, and full traceability.

The land-based model reduces exposure to logistical and environmental challenges associated with open-net pen marine aquaculture, though it faces structural demands: high energy consumption, long farming cycles, strict biological water quality control, and heavy working capital requirements.

For industrial suppliers, the expansion of these plants creates targeted demand for RAS engineering, water treatment and filtration, monitoring sensors, specialized nutrition, processing equipment, and cold chain technology.


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オランダの陸上サーモン養殖、クラウドファンディングを通じて生産規模の拡大を目指す

Zalmboerderij Maashorst社、第1回投資ラウンドで約150万ユーロを調達し、年間生産能力を200トンへ拡大する計画

オランダにおける大西洋サーモン(Salmo salar)の陸上養殖は、商業的発展の新たな段階へと向かっています。北ブラバント州 ウーデンに位置するZalmboerderij Maashorst社は、養殖施設が当初の能力限界に達したことを受け、事業の拡大を準備しています。本プロジェクトは、淡水閉鎖循環式陸上養殖システム(RAS)、新鮮な水産物の地域販売、およびクラウドファンディングを組み合わせることで、技術検証段階からより大規模な商業生産への移行を進めています。

専門メディアVismagazineの報道によると、同社は現在年間約120トンを生産しており、商業能力の限度に達した状態で操業しています。同社は、160トン用に設計された既存インフラを最大限に活用し、最終的に年間200トンまでの成長を見込んで、第2回投資ラウンドを開始する予定です。生産されたサーモンはオランダおよびベルギーの卸売ネットワークHanosを通じて販売されているほか、同養殖場には業務用顧客のキャンセル待ちリストが存在しています。

本養殖場は、水循環システムを備えたRAS技術に基づいて運営されています。Zalmboerderij Maashorst社が提供したデータによれば、同施設は水の99.5%を再利用し、抗生物質や化学薬品を使用せず、全生産サイクルを直接管理しています。発眼卵はアイスランド南西部から導入され、魚体は全育成期間を淡水で過ごします。平均重量4.5キログラムに達するまでの養殖期間は約21ヶ月と推定されています。

施設は旧養豚場を改修した場所に位置しています。同社の主張によれば、敷地の転用により従来の畜産活動と比較してCO₂排出量を93%削減でき、ノルウェーからの輸入サーモンと比較して75%削減できるとされています。ただし、これらは企業の発表数値であり、これらの比較指標を検証するための第三者による環境監査は現時点で行われていません。

財務構造と資金調達ラウンド

オランダのクラウドファンディングプラットフォームBroccoliの記録によると、Zalmboerderij Maashorst社の第1回投資キャンペーンは成功裏に終了しました。公表された企業評価額680万ユーロに対し、最低目標額500,000ユーロ、最大目標額2,000,000ユーロに設定された資金調達において、65,835株の株式販売を通じて1,482,604.20ユーロを獲得し、最低目標の196%を達成しました。

プラットフォームに公開された財務文書によると、初期開発段階では銀行融資、公的補助金、および自己資金を組み合わせて約430万ユーロが必要とされました。今回調達した新資金は、商業化の完了、加工能力の拡張、および総水揚げ量の増加に充てられる予定です。

今後の増資ステップに関しては、調整が必要な点が残されています。Vismagazine150万ユーロ(上限300万ユーロ)の第2ラウンド計画を報じた一方で、Broccoliの公開ポータルでは第1回発行の終了記録が保持されたままであり、新規募集はまだ正式に掲載されていません。

陸上サーモン養殖の展望

仮に年間160〜200トンの目標が達成されたとしても、Maashorst社の生産量はオランダ市場で消費される水産物の総量から見れば僅かな割合に過ぎません。その戦略的価値は、鮮度、地産地消、完全なトレーサビリティを通じて商業的価値を獲得するという、陸上RASシステムの運用可能性を実証することにあります。

陸上モデルは、海洋生簀養殖に伴う物流面および環境面の課題への依存を軽減する一方で、高いエネルギー消費、長期間の育成サイクル、水質の厳格な生物学的管理、および多額の運転資金需要といった構造的課題に直面しています。

産業用水産サプライヤーにとって、この種のプラントの拡大は、RASエンジニアリング、水処理・ろ過設備、監視センサー、専用飼料、加工機器、およびコールドチェーン技術における特定の需要を生み出しています。


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荷兰陆上鲑鱼养殖拟通过股权众筹扩大生产规模

Zalmboerderij Maashorst公司在首轮融资中筹集近150万欧元后,计划将年产能扩大至200吨

荷兰的陆上大西洋鲑(Salmo salar)养殖正迈向商业化发展的新阶段。位于北布拉班特省 乌登Zalmboerderij Maashorst 公司在达到其初始养殖容量后,正在筹备新一轮的运营扩张。该项目结合了淡水循环水养殖系统(RAS)、本地新鲜海鲜及水产品销售以及众筹融资模式,旨在从技术验证阶段迈向更大规模的商业化投产。

据水产专业媒体 Vismagazine 报道,该公司目前年产量约为 120吨,已达到现有商业产能的极限。公司预计启动第二轮融资,以充分利用设计产能为 160吨 的现有设施,并具备后续增长至年产 200吨 的潜力。所生产的鲑鱼通过 Hanos 批发网络在荷兰比利时进行销售,同时该养殖场还保持着一份专业水产客户的等待名单。

该养殖场基于循环水养殖系统(RAS)技术运营,在闭路循环中使用过滤水。根据 Zalmboerderij Maashorst 提供的公司数据,该设施的水资源再利用率达 99.5%,不使用抗生素和化学制品,并保持对整个生产周期的直接控制。发育鱼卵来自冰岛西南部,鱼体在整个生长过程中均处于淡水中。据估计,养殖周期约为 21个月,即可达到单条平均重量 4.5公斤 的上市规格。

养殖设施位于改建后的旧养猪场。该公司声称,场地的转型使得与先前的畜牧业活动相比,CO₂ 排放量减少了 93%,与从挪威进口的鲑鱼相比减少了 75%。然而需要指出的是,这些属于公司声明,目前尚未获得独立的环境审计报告以证实上述比较数据。

财务结构与资本融资轮次

根据荷兰众筹平台 Broccoli 的记录,Zalmboerderij Maashorst 的首期融资项目已成功结束。在企业公开估值为 680万欧元 的基础上,设置的最低目标为 500,000欧元,最高目标为 2,000,000欧元。该项目最终通过售出 65,835股 股票,成功筹集 1,482,604.20欧元,达到了最低目标的 196%

平台相关财务文档显示,初始开发阶段通过银行贷款、政府补贴和自有资金的组合,共投入约 430万欧元。新筹集的资本将用于完成商业化阶段、扩大加工能力以及提高总收成量。

关于后续的增资步骤,仍有部分细节待确认。虽然 Vismagazine 报道了预计额度为 150万欧元(上限为 300万欧元)的第二轮融资,但 Broccoli 公开门户网站仍保持着第一期发行的关闭状态,尚未正式列出新一轮的融资项目。

陆上鲑鱼养殖的前景

即使达到年产 160至200吨 的预期目标,Maashorst 的产量在荷兰市场海鲜及水产品总消费量中所占比例依然极小。其战略价值在于验证陆上 RAS 系统通过高鲜度产品、本地化供应和全程可追溯性来获取商业价值的可行性。

陆上养殖模式减少了对传统海洋网箱养殖所面临的物流及环境挑战的依赖,但同时也面临着结构性挑战:高能耗、长养殖周期、严苛的水质生物控制、高额的营运资金需求以及与大规模生产者的竞争。

 

对于工业供应商而言,此类养殖场的扩张创造了对 RAS 工程、水处理与过滤、监测传感器、专业营养饲料、加工设备以及冷链技术的特定需求。

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