aquaculture

Vietnam has grown into one of the largest exporters of aquaculture products in the world. Especially fish species such as pangasius and tilapia are commonly farmed in Vietnam and exported. The production and export of shrimps is however also increasing fast. In Myanmar, the aquaculture sector is less developed, but it has a lot of protentional to develop and grow in the coming years.

In addition, production is fragmented across many smallholders increasing the complexity of developing a strong and stable value chain. Since 2010 Fresh Studio has worked to enhance the production and handling of aquaculture species. Often starting with small-scale applied research and development, leading into pilots to test and introduce innovations on a commercial scale.

Our team of experienced aquaculture consultants works together with aquaculture growers, fish feed suppliers, and other technology providers to improve the production methods applied, introduce new technologies, and support aquaculture growers to meet market requirements for sustainable production, food safety, product quality, and volume.

Although a lot of aquaculture products are exported from Vietnam to international markets there is still ample of room to make the production of aquaculture species more sustainable, climate resilient, and in compliance with food safety standards. Similar to fruit and vegetable farmers, aquaculture farmers are eager to meet this increasing demand, but often lack access to knowledge, finance, and the technical means to consistently deliver to the standards required.

Introduction to Fresh Studio Sustainable Aquaculture

Our mission is to grow better lives from farmers to consumers by making our clients successful in the production and marketing of sustainable food.

Established Vietnam consultancy

Established Vietnam consultancy

🦐 Operating in Vietnam since 2006, Fresh Studio’s deep understanding of the local agricultural landscape positions them as a key player in driving positive changes in the industry. Vietnamese market expertise greatly enhances their services and solution effectiveness

R&D focus on innovation

R&D focus on innovation

📋 Investing in Research and Development keeps us at the forefront of agricultural technology. Their exploration of new technologies and products reflects a proactive approach to addressing industry challenges and driving sustainable growth

Market viability assessment

Market viability assessment

📊 By offering market studies and commercial trials, Fresh Studio provides valuable insights to clients looking to introduce new products in Vietnam. This strategic approach helps in understanding the market landscape and potential challenges

Holistic support for farmers

Holistic support for farmers

🐟 In addition to commercial services, our offerings extend to developing extension systems, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing processing facilities. This comprehensive support empowers farmers to enhance operations, meet industry requirements

Emphasis on sustainable water use

Emphasis on sustainable water use

🌊 Fresh Studio’s focus on testing new technologies like recirculating aquaculture systems demonstrates their commitment to improving water quality and reducing usage. This aligns with the growing concern for environmental impacts of aquaculture

Diversified services for farmers

Diversified services for farmers

🏭 From water quality testing to contract farming development, Fresh Studio offers a wide range of services to support farmers in improving their agricultural practices. This comprehensive approach enhances the overall sustainability and productivity of the agriculture industry

Understanding sustainable aquaculture

Our dedicated team of aquaculture and fisheries specialists offer services to assist clients improve their practices from farm to fork. We provide the following services:

Through R&D, we innovate by enhancing research capacity, fostering public-private collaborations, and applying knowledge effectively for customers

Fresh Studio supports clients in the sustainable production, processing and marketing of sustainable aquaculture and seafood products.

Testing feed and ingredient performances, product development. Developing and testing new production methods and technologies

Feed and ingredient testing, new production methods, aquaculture and wastewater testing, fish health screening, results demonstration, and practical training.

Conduct market and feasibility studies, develop business and marketing plans, create communication materials, activate brands, and market products in Vietnam’s aquaculture sector.

Tasks involve developing contract farming, extension, and QA systems, ensuring compliance with GlobalGAP/ASC/HACCP/BRC standards, and managing processing facilities.

FRESH STUDIO AQUACULTURE INDOOR FARM​

Location: Can Tho, Viet Nam    Area: 500 m² indoor R&D farm

We offer the opportunity to test and develop solutions under local Vietnamese conditions, while collecting concrete and tangible evidence on the effectiveness of tested methods and productio techniques.

7 Biosecure hygiene rooms

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MEKONG AQUACULTURE SOLTIONS - MARES
OUR CASE STUDY
MEKONG AQUACULTURE SOLTIONS - MARES
OUR CASE STUDY

The challenge was opened for online and offline applications from 6 December 2016 until 11 March 2017. Finalists would be invited to an intensive business plan boot camp and pitching event. The best business plans would be awarded a cash investment for initiating the business plan. Winners were announced in June.

Approach​

By 2050, aquaculture production will need to grow by another 70 million tonnes to meet the world’s seafood demand. The consumption and dependency on seafood for well-being has never been this high. Aquaculture presents a significant opportunity to enhance food security. Vietnam, the fourth largest aquaculture producer in the world, has demonstrated its potential, but the emergence of the aquaculture sector raises major concerns in the country. The role of entrepreneurs will be the key to creating necessary innovations for a sustainable aquaculture sector.

However, to realize ambitions and innovations for the sector, access to finance and capital is critically important. Finding bright minds and enabling them to realize their ambition by connecting them to finance and capital is the main target of the Aquaculture Innovation Challenge.

Design, Demonstration & Upscaling

Willem Schoustra, project manager for Blue Growth at the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs said,

“Aquaculture has an enormous potential as a source of animal protein. There is one condition: we must reach this potential in a sustainable way! The Dutch government is continuously exploring how to contribute best to the development of a sustainable aquaculture sector around the world. The Aquaculture Innovation Challenge is an opportunity to bring together innovation and finance to achieve this goal.”

Aquaculture Innovation Challenge: making impact in aquaculture

Seafood Trade Intelligence Portal, Fresh Studio and Solidaridad kicked off the Aquaculture Innovation Challenge on Tuesday, 6 December 2016, with an inspiring event to bridge the gap between innovators and impact investors in the aquaculture sector.

Support from industry leaders

The Aquaculture Innovation Challenge is supported by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Key partners include Inve Aquaculture and De Heus Vietnam. The competition jury consists of experts with a background in science, business, finance and civil society including partners such as Rabobank, Alterfin, Aqua-Spark, Seafood Connection, Pan Group, Asian Development Bank, eFishery, Wageningen University, ICCO Investments, Australian aid and Solidaridad.

Expected outcome

We aim to find the brightest minds and enable them to realize their ambition by connecting them to finance and capital and by doing this improving the aquaculture sector in Vietnam.

Aquaculture Innovation Challenge: making impact in aquaculture

Seafood Trade Intelligence Portal, Fresh Studio and Solidaridad kicked off the Aquaculture Innovation Challenge on Tuesday, 6 December 2016, with an inspiring event to bridge the gap between innovators and impact investors in the aquaculture sector.

Support from industry leaders

The Aquaculture Innovation Challenge is supported by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Key partners include Inve Aquaculture and De Heus Vietnam. The competition jury consists of experts with a background in science, business, finance and civil society including partners such as Rabobank, Alterfin, Aqua-Spark, Seafood Connection, Pan Group, Asian Development Bank, eFishery, Wageningen University, ICCO Investments, Australian aid and Solidaridad.

Expected outcome

We aim to find the brightest minds and enable them to realize their ambition by connecting them to finance and capital and by doing this improving the aquaculture sector in Vietnam.

Join Fresh Studio and transform your AQUACULTURE processing expertise today!

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📞 +84 (0)28 5410 5533

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