BioMar launches the next era of feed formulation with BioRetain

BioRetain builds on this research by applying balanced functional nutrition to improve nutrient utilization and retention, helping direct more of the nutrients provided through feed towards growth. This approach also creates greater flexibility in formulation, reducing dependence on individual raw materials while maintaining a strong focus on biological performance. 

Carlos Diaz

“BioRetain represents an important step in how we develop feed solutions for the future,” said Carlos Diaz, CEO of BioMar Group.

“Greater formulation flexibility strengthens our ability to respond to changes in raw material availability while continuing to deliver the biological performance and feed efficiency our customers expect.”

BioRetain has been developed through years of research and trial work. Multiple trials have demonstrated opportunities to improve growth, feed conversion and nutrient utilization while adapting to farming conditions, as well as maintain performance with lower digestible protein levels in certain applications. 

Simon Wadsworth

“Growth is not simply about supplying more protein or more energy. What matters is how fish and shrimp retain and utilize those nutrients, turning more of every kilo of feed into performance and value for the farmer,” explained Simon Wadsworth, Global R&D Director at BioMar.

“With BioRetain, we provide balanced functional nutrition to improve nutrient retention, giving us a stronger foundation for biological performance while increasing the flexibility of our formulations.”

BioRetain can be applied differently depending on the objectives of individual feed solutions, species and production systems. This creates opportunities to support growth and yield in performance-focused feeds, while in other applications maintaining biological performance with more cost-efficient formulations. 

BioRetain will be implemented gradually across BioMar’s product portfolio, with the concept adapted to different species, markets and production requirements. This approach will allow BioMar to progressively bring the benefits of BioRetain into its feed solutions with the concept continuing to evolve as the science and understanding of nutrient utilization advances.