From left to right: Vegar Johansen, CEO of SINTEF Ocean; Even Tronstad Sagebakken, State Secretary at Norway’s Ministry of Aquaculture; Linn Baardsgaard, Sales and Marketing Manager at CFEED; Tore Remman, CEO of CFEED; and Maren Gagnat, Production Manager at CFEED © CFEED
CFEED, produces live hatchable Acartia tonsa copepod eggs for marine aquaculture. Its recently opened facility represents a significant investment in production capacity and technology, aimed at meeting growing demand in the aquaculture industry for natural live feed solutions.
Expansion to meet growing demand for live feed
The expanded facility marks a significant step for CFEED, with production capacity more than tripling to meet rising global demand for copepods as live starter feed. The company’s Acartia tonsa copepods are used by hatcheries worldwide and are valued for their nutritional profile, supporting growth and survival in fish larvae while offering an alternative to traditional feed sources.
"We're not just scaling production – we're enabling the industry to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency and sustainability. Today’s visit from the Ministry of Aquaculture of Norway and the opening of our expanded facility mark a new milestone for CFEED and the global aquaculture industry,” said Tore Remman, chief executive officer of CFEED, in a press release.
Technology-Driven Innovation
The new production line introduces innovative microalgae cultivation technology that enhances sustainability while maintaining the highest quality standards.
"The major technological breakthrough in our new production line is how we produce microalgae in a more controlled and sustainable way. This allows us to maintain the nutritional profile that makes our copepods so valuable to hatcheries worldwide," added Linn Baardsgaard, director of sales and marketing.
