Ace Aquatec and JBT Marel Announce Strategic Partnership
Ace Aquatec and JBT Marel have joined forces in a strategic partnership that aims to revolutionize the fish processing industry. JBT Marel, a global leader in food processing solutions, has selected Ace Aquatec as its preferred supplier of fish stunning solutions, highlighting a shared commitment to innovation, efficiency, sustainability, and animal welfare.
The partnership between JBT Marel and Ace Aquatec will offer customers a comprehensive product line for the entire seafood value chain, covering harvesting and processing solutions with integrated data insights software. This collaboration signifies a major step towards driving positive change in fish slaughter, handling, and processing on a global scale.
Ace Aquatec’s Humane Stunner Universal (A-HSU®) has garnered acclaim for its humane and welfare-first stunning technology, ensuring minimal stress for fish during harvest. The system stuns fish quickly and effectively in a controlled, in-water environment, complementing JBT Marel’s extensive fish processing portfolio.
By integrating solutions from both companies, fish processors can expect improved processing results, reduced production costs, higher profits, and full traceability of the production process. With an increasing demand for higher welfare food products, the partnership between JBT Marel and Ace Aquatec is set to meet consumer expectations for responsible practices and sustainable seafood options.
Skuli Sigurdsson, Vice President of Fish at JBT Marel, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “Our collaboration with Ace Aquatec underscores our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and fish welfare. Together, we can deliver a comprehensive solution that enhances seafood processing while meeting the needs of clients and consumers.”
Nathan Pyne-Carter, CEO of Ace Aquatec, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the partnership’s potential to set new standards in fish welfare innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. He added, “This collaboration will transform the seafood processing industry globally, setting new benchmarks for welfare-first practices.”
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