Aquafeed producer? Benefit from premium quality ingredients produced by partnered renderers. 

As an aquafeed producer, the ingredients you use play a key role in fish growth performances, health, and sustainability. Ingredients produced using Tessenderlo Group’s IDX® technology are nutrient-rich, consistent, and aligned with the needs of modern, sustainable and competitive aquaculture.

What are your benefits? 

  • Optimized resources 
    By transforming nature’s by-products into valuable high quality feed ingredients, our technology supports the efficient use of the limited resources available on our planet. 
  • Enhanced fish farming performance 
    High digestibility and nutrient density improves fish feed efficiency to provide high fish growth, and supports overall aquaculture performance. 
  • Consistent quality and supply 
    Partnered IDX® renderers ensure you a reliable access to these premium-quality ingredients, helping you meet your production goals and value proposition with confidence over time. 
In vivo digestibility in Atlantic Salmon

In vivo digestibility in Atlantic salmon

IDX® Feather protein shows significant higher digestibility in Atlantic Salmon compared to conventional feather meal that has been dried with a disc dryer.

Chart details:
- Location: Matis, Holar University, Iceland 
- Experimental unit: circular tanks, semi flow-through, 10°C seawater 
- Faeces collection: by stripping (n=6)

Rainbow trout - ADC protein of Feather Meal

Rainbow trout - ADC protein of Feather Meal

IDX® Feather protein shows significant higher digestibility in Rainbow Trout compared to conventional feather meal that has been dried with a disc dryer.

Chart details:
- Location: Feedtest, Halle, Germany 
- Experimental unit: circular tanks, recirculated water, 16°C freshwater 
- Faeces collection: by stripping (n=3) 

Rainbow trout ADC protein of Blood Meal

Rainbow trout ADC protein of Blood Meal

IDX® Blood Meal stands out as a high-performing ingredient, delivering nutritional value and performance that match those of porcine hemoglobin meal, widely regarded as a premium standard in aquafeed. With comparable results, it's a reliable and efficient alternative, ensuring consistent feed quality without compromise.

Chart details:
- Location: Feedtest, Halle, Germany 
- Experimental unit: circular tanks, recirculated water, 16°C freshwater 
- Faeces collection: by stripping (n=3)

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The IDX® Blood Meal contains all the essential amino acids and has a more balanced amino acid profile than porcine hemoglobin meal. 

By choosing IDX®-premium quality ingredients, you have a cost-in-use solution that combines quality, performance, and sustainability, which is essential for the future of aquaculture. 

Don’t hesitate to contact innovation@tessenderlo.com for more information.