JBT Marel, a food processing solutions company, has entered a partnership with Ace Aquatec, an aquaculture technology company.
By combining Ace Aquatec’s Humane Stunner Universal (A-HSU) with JBT Marel’s fish processing portfolio, they will offer customers a product line for the entire seafood value chain, covering harvesting and processing solutions with data insights software.
According to a press release from Ace Aquatec, fish processors will benefit from the integration of solutions from both portfolios with improved processing results, lowered production costs, higher profits, and full traceability of the production process.
“Our strategic partnership with Ace Aquatec strengthens our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and improving fish welfare. By combining our expertise in food processing with Ace Aquatec’s stunning technology, we can deliver a comprehensive, humane, and efficient solution that enhances seafood processing and meets the demands of clients and consumers alike,” said Skuli Sigurdsson, vice president of fish, JBT Marel.
The partnership aims to drive positive change in fish slaughter, handling, and processing. Together, JBT Marel and Ace Aquatec will be able to offer customers a seamless product line for the entire seafood value chain covering harvesting and processing solutions with data insights software.
“Kicking off 2025 as a strategic partner with a global company like JBT Marel is a great boost for everyone at Ace Aquatec, and for those striving to improve fish welfare standards globally. This partnership will enable the delivery of comprehensive in-line solutions for the aquaculture sector and reflects our shared commitment to transforming the seafood processing industry globally,” said Nathan Pyne-Carter, CEO of Ace Aquatec.