MANILA, Philippines — Aboitiz Foods, through Gold Coin Management Holdings Pte. Ltd., has acquired a Singapore-based aquaculture research and development (“R&D”) facility from Adisseo Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd, strengthening its science-led capabilities to better serve customers across the Asia Pacific.
Located at the Singapore Food Agency’s Marine Aquaculture Centre on St. John’s Island, Singapore, the facility is equipped with advanced recirculating aquaculture systems. These state-of-the-art systems enable controlled trials, digestibility studies, and performance validation under rigorous monitoring, significantly enhancing Aboitiz Foods’ ability to deliver evidence-based nutrition and high-performance solutions for aqua species.
Tristan Aboitiz, president and CEO at Aboitiz Foods, commented: “Our focus remains on strengthening the core of our agribusiness. Deepening our R&D capability ensures that the solutions we bring to market are proven in practice and responsive to the operational realities our customers face.”
As aquaculture producers face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, resilience, and environmental performance, the company views enhanced R&D capability as a critical enabler of sustainable growth and long-term customer value.
This development also supports Aboitiz Foods’ Project Eureka, its R&D initiative focused on advancing aquaculture and multi-species innovation through scientific trials and data-driven insights to support product development and growth. This enhances Aboitiz Foods’ robust portfolio of aquaculture feeds for shrimp and key species like tilapia, milkfish, pangasius, and seabass.
The move builds on Aboitiz Foods’ disciplined approach to expanding in high-growth segments across the region, following its earlier acquisition of Diasham Resources in January this year.
