JBT Marel has chosen Ace Aquatec as its preferred supplier of electric stunning solutions in order to strengthen its reputation in sustainable aquaculture and fish welfare.
The collaboration will enable aquaculture businesses to enhance efficiency, lower production costs and deliver premium-quality fish with a reduced environmental footprint.
“Our strategic partnership with Ace Aquatec strengthens our commitment to innovation, sustainability and improving fish welfare,” said Skuli Sigurdsson, Vice President of Fish, JBT Marel.
”By combining our expertise in fish processing with Ace Aquatec’s stunning technology, we can deliver a comprehensive, humane, and efficient solution that enhances seafood processing,”
Ethical seafood
This partnership responds to increasing demand for ethical, sustainable seafood with 85% of UK consumers now supporting higher fish welfare protection.
Ace Aquatec said its award-winning Humane Stunner Universal (A-HSU) ensures fish are stunned insensible in less than a second, reducing stress at harvest and improving product quality.
The system integrates seamlessly with JBT Marel’s fish processing solutions, offering processors a complete, traceable and cost-effective approach to seafood production.
Nathan Pyne-Carter, CEO of Ace Aquatec, said: “This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to transforming the aquaculture sector. Together, we’re setting new standards in fish welfare, sustainability and innovation.”
