Aquaconnect Makes Waves with $4.5 Million Dive into Aquaculture Research

Aquaconnect, a seafood company, has announced a $4.5 million investment in aquaculture research and development. The firm aims to innovate in aquaculture formulations by collaborating with biotechnology companies in the EU and USA. Their goal is to enhance nutrition, water quality, and disease control tailored to Indian conditions.

Aquaconnect, a leading seafood company, announced on Monday its entry into the field of aquaculture biological research and production by committing a long-term investment of $4.5 million. This strategic move is aimed at establishing cutting-edge R&D and production facilities to innovate in aquaculture formulations, according to the company statement.

The firm is actively engaging with prominent biotech companies across the European Union and the United States to tap into global research expertise and develop formulations specifically suited to Indian aquaculture conditions. According to CEO Rajamanohar, this expansion into farm care biologicals represents a natural growth trajectory for Aquaconnect's integrated aquaculture technology platform.

The company's data-driven strategy seeks to streamline product validation processes by optimizing field parameters and providing crucial insights to research and development teams. Aquaconnect plans to offer a range of formulations addressing nutrition, water quality management, growth optimization, biosecurity, and disease control, all tailored for India's varied aquaculture environments. Based in Gujarat, Aquaconnect aims to leverage its vast network of aqua partners nationwide to deliver these innovations to aqua farmers at the grassroots level.

(With inputs from agencies.)