Aboitiz Foods claimed the acquisition of this premier aquaculture R&D facility in Singapore underscores its commitment to science-led innovation to sustainably feed Asia's growth "from mill to meal."
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Regional leader in Asia in the agri-food sector Aboitiz Foods—a subsidiary of Philippine holding company Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc.—announced the acquisition of a Singapore-based aquaculture research and development (R&D) facility from Adisseo Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
In a statement, the company said the transaction, carried out through its subsidiary Gold Coin Management Holdings Pte. Ltd., aims to strengthen its science-led capabilities to better serve customers across the Asia Pacific.
Located at the Singapore Food Agency's Marine Aquaculture Centre on St. John's Island, Singapore, the facility belonged, as mentioned, to the regional subsidiary of Adisseo, one of the world's leading experts in feed additives. Equipped with advanced recirculating aquaculture systems, it focuses specifically on improving the efficiency of aquaculture feed and animal health.
According to Aboitiz Foods, these state-of-the-art systems allow for controlled trials, digestibility studies, and performance validation under rigorous monitoring, which will significantly improve their ability to offer evidence-based nutrition and high-performance solutions for better harvest yields and more resilient farming practices for aquatic species.
The acquisition marks a strategic shift for the Philippine company towards data-driven aquaculture. Aboitiz Foods claimed that, by owning an R&D center in a global innovation hub like Singapore, it can accelerate the development of high-quality aquafeed and sustainable aquaculture solutions.
The Asian food and agribusiness company said that, as aquaculture producers face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, resilience and environmental performance, greater R&D capability is a key enabler of sustainable growth and long-term customer value.
"Our focus remains on strengthening the core of our agribusiness," Tristan Aboitiz, President and CEO at Aboitiz Foods, said, commenting on the acquisition. "Deepening our R&D capability ensures that the solutions we bring to market are proven in practice and responsive to the operational realities our customers face."
Moreover, the company noted that this business move also supports its Project Eureka, an R&D initiative focused on advancing aquaculture and multi-species innovation through scientific trials and data-driven insights to support product development and growth.
This strengthens Aboitiz Foods' robust portfolio of aquaculture feed for shrimp and key species such as tilapia, milkfish, pangasius, and sea bass. It comes at a pivotal time for aquaculture across Asia, but especially in the Philippines, where the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources recently outlined its 2026 plans, which include accelerating aquaculture development and enhancing enforcement and research capabilities.
Finally, Aboitiz Foods said the move builds on its "disciplined approach" to expanding in high-growth segments across the region, following its earlier acquisition of Diasham Resources, a manufacturer of premium animal nutrition and health solutions also based in Singapore, in January this year.
