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The aquaculture project is supported by the Belgian incubator Marifish Inc and signifies the first international scaling of the company’s Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology. This marks a significant step in the company’s growth strategy as it scales British‑designed technology, strengthens its export footprint, and meets rising demand for responsibly grown seafood across Europe.
The proprietary clearwater RAS has been designed, engineered and trialled in Swansea. The Oostende site brings UK aquaculture innovation directly into one of Europe’s largest seafood markets. With council approvals secured, installation is currently underway, and the first harvest is expected in late summer.
“Taking our UK‑developed technology into mainland Europe is a pivotal moment for the business,” said James Fox‑Davies, CEO of Three‑Sixty Aquaculture, in a press release. “This expansion proves that British aquaculture innovation can scale internationally, delivering fresher, more sustainable seafood.”
Three-Sixty Aquaculture’s Oostende facility will provide fresh, premium, head‑on, shell‑on prawns to retailers and wholesalers across the continent. The farm will offer an alternative to long‑haul imports and will support the UK’s reputation as a global leader in sustainable, high‑quality food production.
Through a new partnership with the Flemish Fish Auction – one of Belgium’s most established distribution hubs – Three‑Sixty Aquaculture will gain direct access to major European buyers, creating new international routes strengthening the company’s commercial reach for its locally grown prawns.
“Our partnership with the Flemish Fish Auction gives us a strong commercial platform across Europe and reinforces the credibility of the systems we’ve built here in Swansea,” added Fox‑Davies.
The expansion is part of the company’s long‑term growth strategy of exporting British expertise and setting new standards globally in responsible, proximity‑to‑market seafood production.
