People

All over the world, over 500 INVE Aquaculture employees help farms and hatcheries get the most out of their production cycle.

Countries

With local offices and field teams in 27 different countries, we are always by the side of customers with expert advice and cutting-edge solutions.

Domains of expertise

We specialize in providing state-of-the-art solutions in three main domains that are essential to aquaculture production: optimization of animal nutrition, careful management of animal health and rigorous control of the culture environment.

years of innovation

Our scientific background leads back to the University of Ghent in the 1980s. We put 40 years of innovation at the disposal of our customers.

OUR STORY

WE DEVELOP

40 YEARS
OF INNOVATION

1983

Artemia Systems NV, started as a
Spin-Off from University Ghent,
was the first company to develop
and market certified Artemia cysts

1985

Taking the lead in standardization
of feeding regimes
Commercial release of first SELCO-Enrichments

1991

Acquisition of Artemia Systems NV
by INVE and investment in
international expansion with a
complete larval nutrition portfolio

1993

Launch of first broodstock
- BREED-S
Acquisition of FRiPPAK brand
- partial live food replacement
diet for shrimp

2001

Intensified development of
an innovative animal health
product portfolio

2005

Saonlife Health range - Intensified development
of an innovative animal health product portfolio
- Probiotics and bioremediation

2006

Establishment of the Great Salt Lake Brine Shrimp
Cooperative under the initiative of INVE Aquaculture
to optimize the sustainable harvest and production
of Artemia from the GSL

High5 Technology - Patent

2009

Release of the revolutionary Sep-Art
technology and several advanced
animal health solutions

2012

Launch of our Best Balance
program, introducing a vision
on progressive live feed
replacement to the market

2016

Integration of INVE Aquaculture
into Benchmark Holdings

2018

Fry 2.0 concept - First to show scientific results
on the importance of larval rearing.
Introduction D-FENSE, SMArt Technology

2020

Release of new SEP-Art Hatching tools -
HandyMag, CysTM2.0, Automag.

2021

Launch of first artificial diet
with 50% rotifer substitution
- Natura pRo en ExL

2022

INVE Hatchery Technology Centre
SFA's Marine Aquaculture Centre Signapore

2023

Set up of first Artemia Hatching Centers in India
Launch of SnappArt -
AI Powered live food counting tool

OUR
RESEARCH
CENTERS

Inve Technologies (Belgium)

INVE Aquaculture headquarters

At our facilities in Belgium, nutrition and health engineers specialized in Artemia, larval fish, larval shrimp, microbiology, immunology, aquatic diseases and diet processing technology are coordinating research projects using state-of-the-art analytical labs, small-scale test facilities and pilot-scale feed processing equipment.

INVE Aquaculture Research Center (Italy)

Breaking new ground in marine fish culture

INVE Aquaculture Research Center (IARC, formerly known as MRS) is our research and testing center for Artemia and marine fish located in Tuscany, Italy. It has capacity for running trials in replicate smaller tanks as well as in commercial-scale facilities. The team runs tests on new feed trials, optimized protocols and novel techniques for optimized live feed production (algae, rotifers, artemia). The aim is always to get results that can improve the production of commercial species.

Our solid reputation as a scientific leader enables us to attract both established professionals and high potentials to keep our team at the forefront of the industry.

Hatchery nutrition remains one of our core specialties.

New ideas, formulations and protocols are born and perfected in our state-of-the art laboratories and test centers before they find their way out into the market.

Our innovations scope is wide, but maintains a practical focus on improving the production of the most commercially interesting species.

WE PRODUCE

TURNING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE INTO CONSISTENT QUALITY

Although our distribution network is set up to directly serve all major aquaculture markets, we have deliberately chosen to build our biggest production facility in Phichit, Thailand to stay in touch with the major and fastest growing markets in aquaculture. The fact that we own and manage our own facilities guarantees complete control of the entire process and allows for a flawless quality control.

WORKING IN THE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN, WE LEAVE NOTHING TO CHANCE

Just like in hatchery or farm operations, advanced knowhow and strict operational discipline are key to delivering a flawless product. Our processes are rigorously applied and monitored to guarantee food safety and compliance with all modern quality standards.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS ARE AT THE CORE OF EVERYTHING WE DO AS A RESPONSIBLE OPERATOR

Through an ethos of continuous improvement and quality control protocols, we integrate environmental thinking at every level of our operations. We are committed to ensuring that our activities do not compromise the health of our planet.

Health, safety and hygiene prescriptions are meticulously drafted, implemented and monitored throughout the production environment.

All work processes are set out in detail and must be followed up by the production staff. Important production data is recorded and verified. All finished goods are inspected and analyzed and must meet the required product specifications before they are packed and sent to our customers.

Our main manufacturing plant has a fully equipped lab on site where all required physical, chemical and microbial analysis can be performed to evaluate the quality of our ingredients, packaging material and finished goods.

Quality control

WE IMPLEMENT

Aquaculture being a people’s business, a skilled and motivated workforce is key to our success. An advanced strategy management approach empowers our people to align their activities with the overall strategy and focus on it’s most important projects.