Protein Production

The factory in Golssen contains of 2 production units. Namely the fish feed factory and also a Pea protein factory.

Realizing the fact that aquaculture Worldwide is increasing 5-10% p.a., we believe that it is necessary on a strategic level to look into our main raw materials and the supply of these. The largest is protein which to a certain extend is supplied by fish meal.
Fish meal production is stagnating and we have seen a very volatile World market over the past years.

The product which we produce in Emsland-Aller Aqua - pea protein - can to certain extend substitute fish meal. So we believe that we have found a sustainable protein source which will allow us to grow the feed production along with the market. Bear in mind that pea as a crop do not need any fertilizer (Nitrogen) - this also counts, when talking about sustainability.

Fish meal will of course still be a major raw material for us - but we feel more comfortable by having several opportunities in the future.

Pea Protein has high protein content 72% and also an amino acid profile and digestibility which matches fish meal perfectly.

Emsland-Aller Aqua is the only fish feed producer Worldwide which is also involved in this high-technology production of protein.

It's our plan that a certain volume of the pea protein will be sold into the market. And we are very happy to see an extremely big interest from all over Europe. Not only in fish feed but also other applications like pet food, piglet feed and  many other diets the product is being used today.

We are all extremely happy that we now have reached our targets and the factory is ready! Our employees has been doing an outstanding job and I dare to say, that not many organisations can plan, build and bring a factory up and running in less than 8 Months - I think we are close to a record...

Our organisation is fully committed to the big challenges we will