What Aquatiq® does

Aquatiq is a privately held Norwegian group founded in 1987 by Elvin Bugge and now led by CEO Eirik Bugge, providing integrated food safety solutions to the global food processing and land-based aquaculture industries. Its offering spans five interconnected pillars: specialized cleaning chemistry and disinfectants (including ADR-classified dangerous goods), cleaning systems and equipment (Clean-in-Place, CleanTanq autonomous tank cleaning, pipe inspection), the Aquatiq ONE web-based monitoring and trending platform (formerly BioMap, deployed across food factories in 10 countries), training and audits, and pathogen management consulting including the Sensilist Listeria detection method.

The company monetizes through a mix of hardware sales (chemistry and installed equipment), recurring software subscriptions (Aquatiq ONE), professional services (consulting, audits, crisis response for Listeria and other pathogens), and events (the annual Aquatiq Food Forum). It serves enterprise customers across food processing, ready-to-eat manufacturing, land-based aquaculture (RAS salmon and trout), and QSR — with named accounts including Mowi, Norsk Kylling, Coop Norge Industri, NorgesGruppen, Food Folk Nordic / McDonald's, Baiada, and Osland Settefisk. Distribution is via owned regional offices in 10 countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Scotland, Chile, Australia, New Zealand), direct enterprise sales with technical specialists, and an own webshop; go-to-market also relies heavily on thought leadership through the Food Forum, technical articles, and active LinkedIn presence.

A 2026 corporate restructuring consolidates four Norwegian subsidiaries into a single operating entity (Aquatiq AS, formerly Aquatiq Chemistry AS) under a renamed Aquatiq Group AS. The group is family-controlled with no disclosed institutional investors, operates ISO 14001-certified chemistry operations, and has built strategic alliances with EasyX (aquaculture robotics), Baiada (Australian automated cleaning), and former FDA Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas (global food safety culture).

Name

Aquatiq®

Legal name

Aquatiq AS

Website

https://aquatiq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Aquatiq is a Norwegian, family-controlled food safety solutions provider founded in 1987, offering integrated chemistry, cleaning systems, the Aquatiq ONE monitoring software, training, and pathogen management services to enterprise food processors and land-based aquaculture operators across 10 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Safety Solutions

NAICS

Aquaculture (11251), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquaculture Farm Services & Operations Support (net cleaning, diving, grading, harvesting) (AFAEAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquaculture Health, Biosecurity & Veterinary Services (AFAEAAAK), Aquaculture & Fish Health Services (AFAEANAE), Aquaculture Processing & On-Farm Value-Add (primary handling, icing, packing) (AFAEAAAN)

Keywords

• Food safety solutions
• Cleaning systems
• Specialized chemistry
• Aquaculture biosecurity
• Food safety software

Headquarters

HQ city

Lillehammer

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialized Chemistry Products: Sale of specialized cleaning chemicals and disinfectants for food industry, transport and heavy duty applications. Products include dangerous goods (ADR classified) requiring approved transport and handling.
2. Cleaning Systems & Equipment: Sale and installation of professional cleaning systems including CleanTanq automated tank cleaning, CIP systems, and pipe inspection/cleaning equipment.
3. Training & Audits: Courses, workshops, and audit services for food safety, pathogen management, hygienic design, and biosecurity. Both open enrollment and corporate internal training offered.
4. Aquatiq ONE Software: Web-based monitoring platform for food safety data management. Subscription-based access to the platform for trend monitoring, alert management, and compliance documentation.
5. Consulting & Advisory Services: Food safety consulting including pathogen management, biosecurity planning, hygienic design review, and crisis response services for food production facilities.
6. Aquatiq Food Forum: Annual food safety conference generating revenue through ticket sales (12,000 NOK per ticket) and sponsorship packages (25,000 NOK for exhibitor booths).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aquatiq is a global supplier of expertise, cleaning systems, chemistry, and hygienic process solutions to the food industry under the Aquatiq Food Safety Concept. The company sells specialized cleaning and disinfection chemistry, professional cleaning systems (including the proprietary CleanTanq automated tank cleaner), the Aquatiq ONE software platform for monitoring and trending production, cleaning, CIP and product parameters, and provides associated training, audits, pathogen management, and consulting services. Aquatiq also operates the annual Aquatiq Food Forum industry conference.

Product overview

Aquatiq offers a comprehensive portfolio of food safety solutions organized around its Aquatiq Food Safety Concept covering the entire food production value chain. The core offering includes Aquatiq ONE (formerly BioMap) - a web-based software platform with multiple modules (Analytiqa, LIMS, Task Manager, Audit Manager, Cleaning & Consumption) for monitoring and trending of production, cleaning, and product parameters. The physical product portfolio includes specialized chemistry products, CleanTanq (an automated tank cleaning system), and hygienic process systems. Service offerings span training & audits, analysis, pathogen management, and cleaning & disinfection services for land-based aquaculture. Sensilist provides a new method for Listeria detection. The Aquatiq Food Forum is an annual industry conference.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aquatiq ONE: A web-based platform for trending and monitoring of production, cleaning, CIP, chemicals, weather data and product parameters, formerly known as BioMap. Used by food factories in 10 countries.
• Sensilist
• CleanTanq
• Aquatiq Food Forum
• Aquatiq Food Network

Products and services

• Aquatiq ONE (formerly BioMap) Web-based software platform providing planning, monitoring and trending of production environment, cleaning (surface and CIP processes), water & ice, and products for microbiological, chemical and other parameters. Includes modules Analytiqa, LIMS, Task Manager, Audit Manager, and Cleaning & Consumption; supports data import/export via customized APIs with laboratory systems and external data sources.
• CleanTanq Automated plug-and-play solution that autonomously cleans and disinfects tanks of all sizes, designed for land-based aquaculture facilities. Meets EHEDG hygienic design guidelines, eliminates work at heights, reduces cleaning time, and prevents cross-contamination between fish batches.
• Sensilist Practical method for detection of Listeria monocytogenes that combines qualitative and quantitative analysis, performed internally without advanced laboratory equipment, on both product samples and clean/unclean environmental samples. Enables measurement of extremely low levels of Listeria in food products and environmental samples.
• Pathogen Management Expert services for Listeria and other pathogenic microorganism control following a four-step process: Planning, Validation & Verification, Training, and Follow-up. Includes crisis management with emergency packages and specialized cleaning protocols for food production facilities.
• Cleaning and Disinfection Services Professional cleaning and disinfection services for land-based aquaculture including generation washing (generasjonsvask), major cleaning (storvask), and complete reset (nullstilling) of facilities to eliminate pathogens such as IPN virus.
• Land-Based Aquaculture Services Assistance, training and follow-up for suppliers and producers in land-based farming of salmon and trout, including biosecurity plans, hygienic design, and training courses.
• Specialized Chemistry Products Specialized cleaning agents and disinfectants for the food industry, transport and heavy-duty mechanical applications. Includes ADR-classified dangerous goods requiring approved transport and handling, with operations certified to ISO 14001.
• Cleaning Systems Professional cleaning and disinfection systems for the food industry, including CIP (Clean-in-Place) closed cleaning concepts and automated cleaning systems.
• Hygienic Process Systems Complete hygienic process systems tailored to production needs, built on proven technology, practical experience and food safety expertise.
• Training & Audits Food safety training courses, workshops, and audit services for the food industry on contamination prevention and risk minimization, offered as open enrollment and corporate internal training.
• Analysis Services Services for analyzing, validating and improving a company's food safety competence, including laboratory analysis support.
• Aquatiq Food Forum Annual two-day food safety conference held at Clarion Hotel Oslo (23–24 September 2026) bringing together industry leaders, food safety experts and former regulators to share strategies for building robust food businesses. Ticketed event (12,000 NOK per ticket) with exhibitor/sponsorship packages (25,000 NOK).

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully eliminated IPN virus from facility after comprehensive reset process
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• LabolyticminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor for Aquatiq Food Forum 2026 conference. Labolytic provides laboratory solutions and participates as exhibitor.
• Nemko NorlabminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor for Aquatiq Food Forum 2026 conference. Nemko Norlab provides testing and certification services.
• SensilistminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor for Aquatiq Food Forum 2026 conference. Sensilist provides Listeria detection solutions - a new practical method for detection of Listeria monocytogenes.
• Hydra PipeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor for Aquatiq Food Forum 2026 conference. Hydra Pipe provides pipe inspection and cleaning solutions.
• ArgelithminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor for Aquatiq Food Forum 2026 conference. Floor solutions provider for food industry.
• SurfactminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor for Aquatiq Food Forum 2026 conference. Surfact provides surfactant solutions.
• EasyXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership to make robotic tank cleaning more accessible for land-based aquaculture facilities. Collaboration combines complementary expertise to address growing industry need for more standardized, efficient, and documented cleaning processes.
• BaiadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership to install state-of-the-art automated cleaning system at Baiada's new poultry processing facility in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia. Represents Australia's most advanced automated cleaning system installation.
• Frank YiannasflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic partnership with internationally recognized food safety expert and former US FDA Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas to expand global reach of food safety culture initiatives in industry and government. Frank Yiannas previously served as Keynote Speaker at Aquatiq Food Forum 2024.
• MowicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration for testing biodegradable hydraulic oil in boat cranes at Mowi's Tennøya site. With cranes holding up to 400 liters of oil, initiative aims to reduce environmental impact while maintaining safe and efficient aquaculture operations.
• Eidsvaag Kran og Transportservice ASminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Pioneer in using biodegradable hydraulic oil in operations. Aquatiq and Mowi building on Eidsvaag's successful experience with the oil to expand testing in aquaculture.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Kersia: Kersia is a European specialist in food safety, biosecurity, and cleaning chemistry for the food and agriculture industries, closely mirroring Aquatiq's chemistry + biosecurity + consulting offering. Both serve food processors and aquaculture operators with a similar integrated solution set.

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: GEA supplies food processing equipment and hygienic process systems to dairy, meat, and aquaculture customers. Comparable to Aquatiq's hygienic process systems and CIP offerings, but as a much larger, multi-segment industrial equipment manufacturer.
• Marel: Iceland-based global supplier of food processing equipment, software, and services for meat, poultry, and fish. Comparable to Aquatiq in serving the same Nordic food processors and aquaculture customers, with overlapping digital/hygienic process offerings.
• Solenis: Solenis is a global producer of water treatment and hygiene chemistries with a strong food and beverage portfolio after acquiring Diversey. Comparable to Aquatiq in cleaning chemistry but with much broader industrial water and process treatment capabilities.
• Pharmaq (Zoetis): Pharmaq, part of Zoetis, is the global leader in fish health pharmaceuticals and vaccines for aquaculture. Overlaps with Aquatiq's pathogen management and biosecurity services in land-based aquaculture, but operates through biological products rather than cleaning and disinfection.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions, including extensive food and beverage safety chemistry and digital monitoring programs. Competitor to Aquatiq in food processing cleaning chemistry and sanitation services, but at vastly larger scale.
• Tetra Pak: Tetra Pak is a global food processing and packaging company with strong food safety and processing equipment capabilities. Adjacent to Aquatiq in food processing hygiene, processing systems, and training services, though focused on packaging and processing lines.
• Diversey (Solenis): Diversey (now part of Solenis) provides hygiene, cleaning chemistry, and food safety solutions to food processors, hospitality, and healthcare. Overlaps significantly with Aquatiq's chemistry, cleaning systems, and training services across food processing.

Emerging players

• Benchmark Holdings: UK-based aquaculture health, nutrition, and genetics company addressing disease prevention and biosecurity in salmon and shrimp. Directly comparable to Aquatiq's aquaculture biosecurity and fish health services, although focused primarily on vaccines and genetics rather than cleaning.
• Technoaqua (AquaBounty and similar land-based RAS players): Aquaculture technology and land-based fish farming operators (e.g., AquaBounty, closely related Norwegian/Scottish land-based RAS players) represent demand-side peers for Aquatiq's CleanTanq and biosecurity services. Comparable as part of the same land-based aquaculture ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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