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The three-year agreement aims to deliver precision nutrition, create supply chain synergies, and accelerate the development of China’s plateau cold-water fish industry.
Skretting and Longyang Fresh have established a long-standing collaboration in feed innovation, nutritional management and farming practices in the region. Over the years, the two companies have accumulated extensive experience regarding plateau aquatic ecosystems, trout physiology, and farming efficiency – laying a strong foundation for this strategic upgrade.
With a commitment to developing China’s plateau trout industry, the renewed alliance will build a closer, mutually beneficial partnership.
Precision nutrition tailored to high-altitude ecosystems
The unique plateau environment in Qinghai Province – characterised by low temperatures, high dissolved oxygen, and low pathogen pressure – offers natural advantages for trout farming. Leveraging these ecological traits, the two companies will jointly develop a precision nutrition system optimised for high-altitude farming conditions. Key initiatives include:
- Developing nutrition models adapted to high-altitude water ecosystems, addressing the specific physiological needs of trout in unique environments.
- Utilising global databases to optimise growth performance, health indicators, and feed efficiency, enabling more scientific and efficient farming.
- Implementing raw material traceability systems, reducing the environmental footprint by lowering nitrogen and phosphorus discharge, and minimising environmental impact, promoting greener aquaculture practices.
This will further unlock the ecological and nutritional value of plateau cold-water fish, synergistically driving the industry's value to new heights.
"This strategic upgrade builds on years of successful collaboration and a shared long-term vision. Together, we will develop precision nutrition solutions tailored to high-altitude ecosystems, strengthen supply chain cooperation, and Skretting's global strengths will be our effective support," said Miyan Ying, chairman of Longyang Fresh, in a press release.
Strengthening the competitiveness of China’s plateau trout
Situated in Longyangxia Reservoir on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, Longyang Fresh farms trout in glacial meltwater from the Yellow River’s headwaters – an exceptionally pure, pollutant-free environment that naturally eliminates sea-lice risks and enables antibiotic-free farming. The reservoir’s deep, expansive, low-disturbance waters provide ample space for low-density, low-stress growth, while the use of triploid, infertile trout ensures no impact on native ecosystems. Supported by these unique sustainability advantages, Longyang Fresh produces around 15,000 tonnes of trout annually, accounting for 98.8 percent of China’s total trout export volume.
Leveraging Skretting’s global supply chain network and raw material expertise, the two companies will work together to build a more stable, competitive, and sustainable supply chain, enabling a lower-carbon, more efficient industry footprint. These efforts aim to further enhance the global competitiveness of China’s plateau trout and support its emergence as a key source of sustainable, high-quality protein worldwide.
"Longyang Fresh has achieved remarkable results in plateau trout farming. We look forward to integrating our advanced global nutrition technologies and sustainability expertise with the unique conditions of the plateau, co-creating solutions that deliver long-term value for the industry. This partnership reconfirms our market-leading position as a nutritional and functional partner for sustainable farming within the high-value sector and demonstrates our commitment to increasing Skretting’s presence in China and in the wider Asian region," said Maarten Bijl, Skretting chief executive officer.
