“This pilot represents a real opportunity to improve the environmental impact of our raw materials,” said Rocío Álvaro González, sustainability leader at BioMar West Mediterranean.
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BioMar Iberia has launched a pilot project to incorporate wheat produced through regenerative agriculture into aquaculture feed formulations in 2026.
The project, developed with Spanish agricultural raw materials supplier Cefetra, is among the earliest initiatives in the European Union to introduce regenerative ingredients into aquafeeds, according to the companies. The initiative forms part of BioMar Group’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the use of circular and restorative raw materials in its products.
The collaboration seeks to address the aquaculture sector's carbon footprint - of which more than 80% is generated from the raw materials used in feed. The partners say they aim to encourage the adoption of regenerative farming practices while improving the traceability and sustainability of feed ingredients.
“This pilot represents a real opportunity to improve the environmental impact of our raw materials,” said Rocío Álvaro González, sustainability leader at BioMar West Mediterranean. “Wheat from regenerative agriculture provides verified CO₂ reductions and enables us to advance in the tangible restoration of soils.”
During 2026, BioMar Iberia plans to evaluate whether supply can be scaled up and whether regenerative ingredients could be integrated more widely into its feed portfolio.
“Our objective is to establish a broader agreement for the 2026-2027 campaign and move towards a consolidated supply of raw materials from circular economy for the region,” said Sebastián Díaz Montecinos, purchasing director of BioMar West Mediterranean.
As part of the project, BioMar and Cefetra are also working on ways to measure the climate impact of the wheat using established life-cycle assessment methods, with the aim of ensuring that any emission reductions can be clearly documented.
“For CEFETRA, this project with BioMar is an example of how regenerative agriculture can scale up when farmers, suppliers and manufacturers work in coordination,” said Gabriel del Toro, national cereals trading at Cefetra. “Our focus is to continue expanding the availability of wheat from regenerative agricultural practices and ensure robust traceability throughout the supply chain.”
