What Bioceval does

Bioceval GmbH & Co. KG is a German B2B manufacturer of fish meal and fish oil, headquartered in Cuxhaven on the North Sea coast. The company processes by-products from the European fish processing industry — not whole fish — into protein meals and omega-3-rich oils, and has operated continuously in Cuxhaven since 1912, consolidating in 1983 as Vereinigte Fischmehlwerke Cuxhaven (VFC) before being incorporated into the SARIA Group in 2004 and rebranded as Bioceval in 2015. Its core technology comprises two large production lines and a smaller specialty line capable of producing species-pure (unmixed) products across pollock, trout, salmon, herring, white fish, and shrimp — a range few competitors match. Quality control begins at raw material intake and is enforced through in-house and third-party lab testing; the company has held MSC certification since 2009 and also carries ASC and Naturland certifications.

Bioceval sells a portfolio of fish meal variants (protein content 55–68%) and fish oils (standard, species-pure, and organic) under the SEELÖWE brand. Its customer base spans European feed manufacturers, pet food producers, aquaculture operators, livestock (poultry and swine) farms, and a smaller industrial segment supplying fish oil to refineries and tanneries. Distribution is direct B2B via phone, email, and the corporate website, with delivery arranged in multiple formats (bulk/silo, big bags, paper bags, tank trucks, IBCs, drums, canisters). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and there is no public API or digital platform.

Bioceval is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the family-owned SARIA SE & Co. KG, a diversified group with ~13,000 employees across 26 countries. The parent provides procurement scale, pan-European distribution reach, and shared sustainability credentials (EcoVadis Gold 2025, top 5% globally). Revenue is not separately disclosed at the Bioceval level, and the company's operational footprint remains anchored to the Cuxhaven site.

Name

Bioceval

Legal name

Bioceval GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://bioceval.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bioceval is a German B2B manufacturer producing fish meal and omega-3-rich fish oil from fish processing by-products in Cuxhaven. It supplies species-pure and MSC/ASC-certified ingredients to European feed, pet food, aquaculture, livestock, and industrial buyers, and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of SARIA Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed Ingredients

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Seafood By-Products & Fishmeal/Fish Oil Processing (Rendering, Hydrolysates, Collagen) (AFANADAJ)

Keywords

• Fish meal production
• Fish oil manufacturing
• Aquaculture feed ingredients
• Pet food ingredients
• Marine by-product processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuxhaven

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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 meal and fish oil sales: Bioceval generates revenue by manufacturing and selling high-quality fish meal and fish oil produced from fish processing by-products. Products are sold as bulk commodity ingredients to feed manufacturers, pet food producers, aquaculture operations, and livestock farms. Revenue is derived from the sale of manufactured products, with pricing likely based on product type, protein content, certification (MSC/ASC), and order volume.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bioceval manufactures fish meal and fish oil at its Cuxhaven facility by processing by-products from fish landed at the Cuxhaven fishing port. The company supplies species-specific fish meal and fish oil products to feed manufacturers serving the aquaculture, pet food, livestock, and industrial sectors, operating under the SARIA Group umbrella with MSC and ASC certified sustainable product lines.

Product overview

Bioceval is a German fish meal and fish oil manufacturer that processes by-products from the fish processing industry. The company operates as a B2B supplier offering a portfolio of standard and specialty fish meal products (including salmon, herring, trout, white fish, and shrimp meals with protein contents ranging from 55-68%) and fish oils (salmon, trout, standard, and organic variants). Products are available with MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) and ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) certifications for sustainable sourcing. Fish meals are sold under the SEELÖWE brand. The product range serves aquaculture, pet food, livestock farming (poultry and pig feed), and industrial applications (refineries, tanneries).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEELÖWE: Fish meals produced at Bioceval are offered under the SEELÖWE brand name.

Products and services

• Fish Meal
• Fish Oil
• SEELÖWE Fish Meal and Fish Oil

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 5% of companies globally in EcoVadis sustainability assessment (2025, second consecutive Gold medal)

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SARIA GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Bioceval is a subsidiary of the SARIA Group. Since 2004, Bioceval has been incorporated into the European network of the SARIA group, and in 2015 changed its name from VFC to Bioceval as part of European internationalization. SARIA Group is an international manufacturer of quality products for animal nutrition, agriculture, aquaculture, and industrial applications, with approximately 13,000 employees and operations in 26 countries. Bioceval benefits from SARIA's strength in consolidating presence in sales and procurement markets and increasing revenues. SARIA also produces renewable energy and provides services in agriculture and catering sectors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Copeinca: Copeinca is one of Peru's largest fishmeal and fish oil producers, harvesting anchovy and other species for global aquaculture feed markets. Comparable to Bioceval as a fishmeal/fish oil producer, though operating at much larger scale and based in a different geography.
• FF Skagen: FF Skagen is a Danish fishmeal and fish oil manufacturer processing by-products from the North Sea fishing industry. Direct peer to Bioceval in geography, raw material sourcing model, and end-market focus.
• Pesquera Exalmar: Pesquera Exalmar is a Peruvian fishmeal, fish oil, and frozen seafood producer serving global feed and food markets. Comparable to Bioceval as a fishmeal/fish oil manufacturer targeting aquaculture feed customers.
• Havsbrun: Havsbrun is the Faroese fishmeal and fish oil producer (part of the Bakkafrost group), processing by-products from North Atlantic fisheries. Comparable to Bioceval in raw material model and primary end-market of salmonid aquaculture.
• TripleNine: TripleNine is a Danish fishmeal and fish oil producer focused on protein concentrates for aquaculture and pet food. Directly comparable to Bioceval as a Northern European by-product processor serving the same feed ingredient end-markets.
• Pelagia: Pelagia is a leading European processor of marine proteins, fishmeal, and fish oil from sustainable fisheries, serving aquaculture, pet food, and livestock feed customers. Closely comparable to Bioceval in product range, customer mix, and sustainability positioning.
• Omega Protein: Omega Protein (formerly part of BÜFA) is a US-based fishmeal and fish oil producer serving aquaculture, pet food, and nutraceutical end-markets. Comparable to Bioceval in product portfolio, by-product processing model, and end-market mix.

Others

• Skretting (Nutreco): Skretting is the global aquaculture feed division of Nutreco and one of the largest buyers of fishmeal and fish oil for salmon, shrimp, and other species feeds. Comparable as a downstream customer that shapes demand for Bioceval's products.
• SARIA Group: SARIA Group is Bioceval's parent company and a diversified European processor of animal by-products for animal nutrition, agriculture, aquaculture, and renewable energy. While not a direct competitor, SARIA's broader portfolio overlaps with Bioceval's customer base and provides context for Bioceval's positioning within a larger group.
• BioMar Group: BioMar is one of the world's largest aquaculture feed manufacturers, supplying salmon, trout, and shrimp feed globally. As a major buyer of fishmeal and fish oil, BioMar is a key downstream customer of Bioceval and an indicator of demand dynamics in Bioceval's primary end-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bioceval-verwaltungs-gmbh

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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