Black Sea, Aegean, Mediterranean… In marine fish farming, conditions vary from region to region. Water characteristics, temperature ranges, seasonal transitions, and each farm’s own dynamics directly affect many parameters—from feed intake and growth rate to FCR and overall health. That’s why what producers need most is not a “one-time good result,” but consistent performance that can be maintained even under different conditions.
Even when conditions change, the goal remains the same: predictable growth and more stable health. This is exactly where Unifeed’s approach focuses. By making feed performance measurable and building a feeding plan that can be monitored in the field, the aim is to increase control and reduce fluctuations.
Regional variability can cause ups and downs in daily feed intake. Appetite drops one day and recovers the next; as the growth curve fluctuates, harvest planning becomes harder. Likewise, small-looking shifts in FCR can create a major difference in total cost. When you add the effects of stress and environmental changes on health, feed selection should be approached not with a “generally good” mindset, but with a program-based strategy.
The most critical perspective here is using the right formula at the right stage—because the early phase and the growth phase do not have the same needs. In the start phase, the goal is to establish feed intake, build a balanced growth foundation, and protect batch uniformity. The stronger the start, the more predictable performance becomes in the next stages. MARISTARTER is designed to support a strong start in the early phase.
As production moves into the growth phase, the focus shifts to parameters that can be measured more clearly on the farm. At this stage, the expectation is clear: high digestibility, a low FCR target, and a more controlled feeding outcome. With its approach centered on digestibility and FCR performance during growth, MARIBASS aims for a more consistent growth flow even under different environmental conditions. The goal is to reduce uncertainty—“why did it drop today, how will it recover tomorrow”—and make planning easier.
There is a point that is sometimes confused in the field: MARISPART is not a sea bass feed; it is formulated for gilthead seabream. In seabream production, efficiency is of course important, but appearance criteria that affect market value—achieving natural color and brightness—also become a critical target. At this point, MARISPART is positioned to combine supporting natural color and brightness with fast growth and a low FCR target.
In conclusion, whether it is the Black Sea, the Aegean, or the Mediterranean, what makes the difference in production is moving forward with a program that serves the same goal despite changing conditions. A disciplined approach that regularly monitors feed performance, tracks intake and growth trends, and keeps FCR and uniformity under control makes production more predictable. This is exactly Unifeed’s focus: measurable and sustainable feed performance, using the right formula at the right stage.
Unifeed. Measurable feed performance.
