Ewos

What Ewos does

EWOS is a leading aquaculture nutrition brand operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cargill, Incorporated, supplying specialized fish feed to salmon and trout farmers in Norway, Scotland, Canada, and Chile. The company sells B2B feed solutions including functional feeds, early-stage nutrition (0.3–4mm particle sizes), specialized RAS diets (EWOS CLEAR), and product combinations such as the TopQ Pack that reduce fillet melanosis by over 30%. Feed is delivered directly to farms via regional manufacturing facilities, supported by account managers and customer consultants who provide ongoing technical service.

Underlying the brand is a portfolio of proprietary technology: the SalmoNIR handheld near-infrared scanner enables real-time assessment of fat content, EPA+DHA, and fillet color in live salmon; the bluViu digital platform (formerly myEWOS) provides farm data management, feed tracking, and sustainability reporting; and the Scenario Planner tool helps farmers optimize feed program economics and emissions. Two Cargill Innovation Centers (Dirdal, Norway and Colaco, Chile) drive R&D, while production spans facilities such as the world's first zero-emission factory at Bergneset, Norway (75% energy reduction, 3,000 tonnes CO2 eliminated annually) and a 100,000+ ton-capacity plant at Westfield, Scotland.

The business model is direct enterprise B2B sales of quote-based, multi-year feed contracts to aquaculture farmers. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring fish feed sales with bundled technical service. The customer base spans major salmon and trout producers including Salmon Evolution (100% feed supply partnership), Hofseth Aqua, Kames Fish Farming, Salmones Aysén, Lerøy Aurora, Sinkaberg, Erviks Laks og Ørret, and Nova Sea. Sustainability programs (SeaFurther, ASC Feed Standard certification across all operations) and competitive product differentiation are central to customer retention in a market where feed represents up to 90% of salmon's environmental footprint.

Name

Ewos

Legal name

EWOS Limited

Website

https://ewos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

EWOS, a Cargill-owned aquaculture nutrition brand, supplies specialized fish feed and technical services to salmon and trout farmers across Norway, Scotland, Canada, and Chile. It offers species-specific feed formulations, digital farm management tools (bluViu, SalmoNIR, Scenario Planner), and sustainability programs targeting reduced environmental footprint.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquaculture Feed

NAICS

Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Finfish Feed (Salmonids, Trout, Sea Bass/Bream, Tilapia, Catfish) (AFADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquaculture Feed & Nutrition (farm-level feed programs) (AFAEAAAL), Specialty Performance Feed (Pigmentation, Flesh Quality, FCR Optimization) (AFADADAJ), Functional & Health Aquaculture Feed (Immunity, Disease Mitigation) (AFADADAI)

Keywords

• Aquaculture fish feed
• Salmon feed nutrition
• Trout feed formulations
• Recirculating aquaculture systems feed
• Aquaculture functional feeds

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fish Feed Sales: B2B sales of specialized aquaculture feed to fish farmers. EWOS provides complete feed solutions including nutritional formulations, functional feeds, and specialty diets for various species and farming systems. Revenue is generated through product sales with ongoing customer relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ewos supplies specialized fish feed and nutrition solutions for the aquaculture industry, primarily serving salmon, trout, juvenile fish, lumpfish, and organic producers in Norway, Scotland, Canada, and Chile. The company offers species-specific feed formulations, functional feeds, early-stage nutrition products, and proprietary feed lines such as EWOS CLEAR for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), complemented by digital tools (SalmoNIR, Scenario Planner, bluViu) and the SeaFurther sustainability program. Operations are vertically integrated with manufacturing plants, R&D innovation centers, and direct technical advisory support to fish farmers.

Product overview

EWOS is a leading aquaculture nutrition brand owned by Cargill, offering a comprehensive portfolio of fish feed products and digital services for salmon, trout, and other aquaculture species. The core offering includes specialized feeds for different life stages (Early Stage Nutrition, EWOS CLEAR for RAS systems, Functional Feeds), complemented by digital platforms like bluViu and tools like SalmoNIR and Scenario Planner. EWOS CLEAR serves recirculating aquaculture systems with tailored formulations, while the TopQ Pack addresses fillet quality issues like melanosis. The brand operates across Norway, Scotland, Canada, and Chile with research facilities including the Cargill Innovation Center in Dirdal and Chile.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SeaFurther: Sustainability program helping farmers reduce environmental footprint of fish by at least 30% by 2030
• SalmoNIR
• EWOS CLEAR
• EWOS VINN
• bluViu
• Pack TopQ

Products and services

• EWOS CLEAR Specialized feed diet designed for Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), featuring low dust, precise sinking speed, and no oil leakage to maintain water quality while meeting salmon nutritional requirements. Available from 0.4g early stage to harvest size.
• SalmoNIR Handheld near-infrared scanner for assessing flesh quality attributes of live salmon including fat content, EPA+DHA levels, and fillet color. Provides instant analysis enabling rapid nutritional adjustments to feed.
• SeaFurther Sustainability Program Sustainability program helping salmon farmers reduce environmental footprint by 30% by 2030, targeting feed as source of up to 90% of salmon's environmental impact. Includes sourcing optimization, maximizing efficiency, and fish welfare safeguards.
• Functional Feeds Specialized feed products designed to promote desired attributes improving final product quality, including the TopQ Pack that reduces melanosis by over 30% and supports fish immune system health.
• Early Stage Nutrition Feed products for juvenile fish and smolt development, from 0.3mm to 4mm particle sizes during freshwater phase. Focus on producing high-quality fish that perform superior in marine growth stages.
• Scenario Planner Digital decision tool enabling farmers to compare economic and sustainability impacts of different feed programs, empowering data-driven choices for optimal feed selection.
• bluViu Customer platform (formerly myEWOS) providing digital tools for feed management, performance tracking, and sustainability reporting. Rebranded in May 2023 to enable global leverage beyond EWOS markets.
• EWOS Feed for Land-Based Salmon Tailored feed specifically developed for Salmon Evolution's hybrid land-based facility with partially reused water. Features precise sinking speed, minimal dust, and no oil leakage to maintain optimal water quality for salmon growth.
• TopQ Pack Product combination formulated to promote desirable attributes improving final fillet quality, demonstrated to reduce melanosis by over 30% in field studies addressing a condition causing dark spots on salmon fillets.
• Bacter Feed product designed to activate and protect the fish immune system, supporting overall fish health and disease resistance.
• Compostable Feed Bags Fully compostable 25kg fish feed packaging made from food-grade materials that completely break down without plastic residue, available in the North Sea region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in melanosis with TopQ pack
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InnovafeedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Expanded partnership from 3 to 10 years for developing and commercializing insect meal. Cargill participated in $250M Series D funding round. Insect meal reduces CO2 emissions by up to 16,000 tonnes per 10,000 tonnes of insect protein produced.
• Salmon EvolutioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2021Strategic partnership where Cargill supplies 100% of feed volumes to Indre Harøy land-based facility. Cargill invested $5 million USD in Salmon Evolution through private placement. Developed specialized feed for hybrid land-based system.
• Bellona FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2020Joint initiative 'Råvareløftet' with Norwegian Seafood Federation and seven feed industry players to accelerate development of new raw materials for fish feed. Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while creating employment and advancing aquaculture industry sustainability.
• Norwegian Seafood FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2020Co-founders of Råvareløftet initiative to develop new feed raw materials. Represents approximately 680 member companies with more than 14,800 employees in Norwegian fisheries and aquaculture.
• CeTA (Centro Tecnológico para la Innovación Alimentaria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for conducting aquaculture diet trials at CeTA's Laguna Carén facility. CeTA is a public-private corporation founded by Chilean universities and Fraunhofer Chile to develop food innovations.
• NofimaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institution collaborating on omega-3 research for trout nutrition. Received 6 million NOK funding from Norwegian Research Council for EPA and DHA studies.
• Aker BiomarineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Råvareløftet initiative for developing new feed raw materials.
• BioMarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Råvareløftet initiative for developing new feed raw materials.
• SkrettingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Råvareløftet initiative for developing new feed raw materials.
• MowiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Råvareløftet initiative for developing new feed raw materials.
• Kames Fish FarmingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond fish farmer to join SeaFurther Sustainability initiative after Salmones Aysen. Committed to reducing carbon footprint by 30% by 2030.
• Salmones AyséncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst fish farmer to join SeaFurther Sustainability initiative. Family-owned company committed to becoming carbon neutral.
• SeaBOS (Seafood Business Ocean Stewardship)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability organization of ten largest seafood producers globally. Helene Ziv-Douki, President of Cargill Aqua Nutrition, serves as vice-chair.
• Sustainable Shrimp PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry collaboration to exchange best practices and achieve productivity goals more efficiently through sustainability initiatives.
• IDH Aquaculture Working GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to significantly reduce carbon footprints for species including tilapia, pangasius, and shrimp.
• Organic Sea HarvestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint community initiative 'From the Sea to the Land' supporting local communities on Skye with over £40,000 donated through Bho Mhuir gu Tìr community fund.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BioMar: BioMar is one of the top three global aquafeed producers, with a strong focus on salmonid feed and a comparable global footprint across Norway, Chile, Scotland, and other major aquaculture markets. It is EWOS's most direct head-to-head competitor in salmon and trout feed.
• Skretting (Nutreco): Skretting, the aquafeed division of Nutreco, is the third member of the global salmon-feed oligopoly alongside BioMar and EWOS. It produces species-specific feeds for salmon, trout, shrimp, and other species, and competes directly with EWOS in Norway, Chile, Canada, and other markets.
• Aller Aqua: Aller Aqua is a Danish-headquartered aquafeed manufacturer producing feed for salmon, trout, sea bass, sea bream, and other species across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. It is a direct peer in the salmonid and warmwater aquafeed segments, though smaller in scale than EWOS, BioMar, and Skretting.

Emerging players

• Ridley Corporation: Ridley Corporation is an Australian animal feed producer with a growing aquaculture segment supplying salmon and barramundi feed in Australia and Southeast Asia. It is comparable as a multi-species aquafeed manufacturer expanding into salmon, though its scale and geographic focus differ from EWOS.
• Zeigler Bros. Zeigler Bros. is a US-based specialty aquafeed manufacturer focused on warmwater species (shrimp, tilapia, marine finfish) and research-grade diets. It is an emerging peer in the broader aquafeed space, with overlap to EWOS's warmwater diversification efforts but a different primary market.

Regional players

• Avanti Feeds: Avanti Feeds is India's largest shrimp feed manufacturer and a major regional aquafeed player in South and Southeast Asia. It is a regional peer in shrimp/prawn feed, comparable to EWOS in species-specific feed manufacturing but operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Tongwei Group: Tongwei is a Chinese conglomerate with a leading position in aquafeed (especially freshwater fish and shrimp) and solar/aquaculture integrated operations. It is a broad incumbent in aquafeed with significant scale, though its salmonid exposure is minimal versus EWOS.
• Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF): CPF is one of the world's largest animal feed and aquaculture producers, with significant shrimp and finfish feed operations across Asia. It is a broad incumbent in the aquafeed space, comparable to EWOS in feed manufacturing scale and species breadth, but with a very different geographic focus.

Others

• Innovafeed: Innovafeed is a French insect-protein producer partnered with EWOS/Cargill on a 10-year agreement (and backed by Cargill's $250M Series D). It is not a direct feed competitor but a key upstream input supplier providing insect meal for aquafeed formulations.
• Aker Biomarine: Aker Biomarine is a leading krill-based feed ingredient supplier and partner in the Råvareløftet initiative with EWOS. It is an enabling/ingredient supplier to the aquafeed industry rather than a feed competitor, but is thematically tied to the same sustainability-and-raw-material innovation agenda.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cargill

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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