CFEED, the producer of live hatchable Acartia tonsa copepod eggs for marine aquaculture, officially opened its expanded production facility in Vanvikan, Norway.

The expanded facility represents a significant milestone in marine aquaculture, with production capacity more than tripling to meet rapidly growing global demand for copepods as live starter feed. “CFEED's Acartia tonsa copepods have been recognized by hatcheries worldwide as the optimal nutritional solution for fish larvae, offering superior growth rates, improved survival, and minimal environmental impact compared to traditional alternatives,” the company said.

"We're not just scaling production, we're enabling the industry to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency and sustainability," said Tore Remman, CEO of CFEED. “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. Our technology and sustainability not only strengthen Norway’s leadership in marine innovation but also support healthier, more sustainable fish farming worldwide,” said Tore Remman, CEO of CFEED.

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," noted Linn Baardsgaard, director of Sales & Marketing. "This allows us to maintain the exceptional nutritional profile that makes our copepods so valuable to hatcheries worldwide."

From left to right: CEO of Sintef Ocean, Vegar Johansen; Even Tronstad Sagebakken, State Secretary at the Ministry of Aquaculture, Norway; Sales and Marketing Manager at CFEED, Linn Baardsgaard; CEO of CFEED, Tore Remman; Production Manager at CFEED, Maren Gagnat. Photo: Jakob Ellingsen