Sustainably sourced ingredients
Consumer consciousness is growing around the origins and sustainability of raw materials used to manufacture compound feed for aquaculture and livestock welfare. The use of sustainably sourced ingredients is essential in the movement towards more environmentally responsible aquaculture practices. Using sustainably sourced ingredients reduces the industry’s impact on marine ecosystems, improves efficiency, and offers economic benefits. As a result, this has a profound positive impact on our planet, our communities, and our well-being.
As of 2013, INVE became Global G.A.P. certified. This standard requires responsible sourcing of feed materials, and the current Global GAP version 3.0 puts the target as follows:
- Minimum 60% of marine ingredients should originate from responsibly managed fisheries
- Minimum 75% of soybean ingredients should originate from a responsibly managed source
INVE even goes beyond these current targets:
- 87% of our marine ingredients (based on annual purchasing volume) originate from responsibly managed fisheries (MarinTrust, MSC, ASC, Friends of the Sea). All our Fish meal and Fish oils used in our products are sustainably certified
- 100% of our soy ingredients originate from a responsibly managed source (Proterra, RTRS, CRS)
- 100% of our palm oil originates from a responsibly managed source (RSPO)
Additionally, all raw materials and products we supply have been non-GMO certified since 2019, and since October 2023, we achieved the MSC Chain of Custody Standard for our Artemia GSL cysts – showcasing our transparency in sustainability through the supply chain.
The use of sustainably sourced ingredients is more than just a trend for INVE; it is a commitment to the planet and its inhabitants. We create a more sustainable and ethical world by preserving ecosystems, reducing carbon footprints, empowering communities, and fostering innovation.
Read more about our sustainability actions.
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