Strategic Investments for the Future of Whitefish Breeding
Strategic Investments
Investing in biological and technological R&D is crucial for our company’s growth and for improving product quality. Equally important is our commitment to infrastructure development, ensuring our facilities are scalable, energy-efficient, and sustainable. These strategic investments are vital for achieving higher yields, adopting more sustainable practices, and maintaining a competitive edge in delivering premium seafood.
Our R&D in biology focuses on enhancing fish health, higher growth rates, and precise feed efficiency, resulting in healthier fish and higher quality end-products.
Technological R&D is aimed at optimizing operations and reducing environmental impact, making it a crucial area to explore for improving efficiency and enhancing the sustainability of our business.
Industry Partnerships
Paramount in our business development is collaboration in developing efficient and sustainable operations for breeding Wolffish and Halibut, as well as in our efforts to further advance and strengthen the aquaculture industry. Amar Seafood Group has built strong partnerships with leading institutional research centers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Memorial University
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Together with Memorial University of Newfoundland, we collaborate on advancing fish genetics, optimizing growth strategies, improving fish health and disease control, as well as enhancing broodstock reproduction.
UQAR
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The Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR) is a public university based in Rimouski, Quebec. UQAR is known for its expertise in marine sciences and is a key partner in Amar Seafood’s efforts to advance aquaculture practices.
Akvaplan Niva and Aminor
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Amar Seafood is part of Norway’s leading wolffish program, dedicated to advancing breeding and production techniques. Key partners include Akvaplan Niva, a nonprofit research institute specializing in aquatic environments, and Aminor, a prominent wolffish producer. Together, they bring top expertise to drive innovation and excellence in wolffish farming.
Canada’s Food Island - PEI
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Amar Seafood is proud to be a partner of FIP (Food Island Partnership), an innovative network dedicated to fostering collaboration and driving innovation across the region’s food industry.
CRIBIQ
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CRIBIQ is a non-profit organization that promotes innovation in Quebec's bioeconomy by connecting businesses, research institutions, and government bodies to develop sustainable industrial processes. By offering funding, research, and expertise, CRIBIQ helps companies bring innovative projects to market. Amar Seafood partners with CRIBIQ to leverage these resources, enhancing its aquaculture operations and driving sustainable growth through innovative production techniques.
University of PEI
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The University of Prince Edward Island (PEI), a public institution in Charlottetown and the only university in the province. Through their guidance and financial support, they help local companies across Prince Edward Island excel, grow, and succeed. As a valued partner, the University of PEI collaborates with Amar Seafood, offering expertise and resources to drive innovation and expansion in the aquaculture industry.
Merinov
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Merinov, a leading sea-to-market industrial research center, is at the forefront of innovation in fisheries, aquaculture, processing, and marine bioresources. As a key partner of Amar Seafood, Merinov provides cutting-edge expertise to help optimize aquaculture operations.
Agri EPI Centre Ltd.
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Agri EPI Centre Ltd specializes in delivering scientifically robust, commercially viable solutions to enhance productivity and sustainability in food production. By leveraging precision technologies, robotics, autonomous systems, and data-driven approaches, they help reduce variability at the producer level. As a partner of Amar Seafood, Agri EPI Centre contributes cutting-edge technology and expertise to optimize aquaculture operations.
Emergence
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Emergence is a bioscience incubator dedicated to accelerating the growth of Atlantic Canadian startups and early-stage companies, guiding them from ideation to commercialization. As a partner of Amar Seafood, Emergence provides essential support in advancing the company’s mission to innovate and scale sustainable aquaculture solutions.
