In a strategic collaboration, Singapore’s aquaculture farming technology and farm care manufacturing company, Blue Aqua International, and global probiotic solutions leader SCD Probiotics, have announced a joint venture to build a cutting-edge manufacturing plant in Singapore. The facility, focused on producing probiotics and enzymes tailored for aquaculture and water treatment, aims to supply sustainable and natural microbial biochemical solutions to the global aquaculture market.
Dr. Farshad Shishehchian, CEO and founder of Blue Aqua, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with SCD Probiotics to establish a world-class manufacturing facility in Singapore. This partnership positions us to provide top-notch probiotics and enzymes to meet the surging global demand, in addition to expanding our portfolio to include SCD Probiotics products for aquaculture.”
Matt Wood, founder and CEO of SCD Probiotics, echoed the excitement, emphasizing the joint mission to reduce chemical and antibiotic use globally by introducing beneficial probiotic technologies. Wood stated, “Partnering with Dr. Shishehchian and Blue Aqua, we can make a significant impact in the region and provide probiotic alternatives to farmers that benefit both the health of aquatic life and the health of the eco-system.”
This collaboration signifies a significant milestone for both organizations and marks a substantial step forward in advancing sustainable aquaculture practices on a global scale. The manufacturing facility is expected to commence operations in early 2025, with a strong commitment to ongoing research and development to continuously enhance probiotic and enzyme solutions for diverse applications in the aquaculture industry.
