Blue Aqua International and SCD Probiotics, a global leader in probiotic solutions, have announced a joint venture to build a manufacturing plant in Singapore. With a focus on probiotics and enzymes tailored to aquaculture and water treatment, the plant will produce and distribute sustainable and natural microbial biochemical solutions for the global aquaculture market.

Farshad Shishehchian, CEO and founder of Blue Aqua, expressed his excitement about the partnership. “We are thrilled to collaborate with SCD Probiotics to establish a world-class manufacturing facility in Singapore. This partnership positions us to provide top-notch probiotics and enzymes to meet the surging global demand, in addition to expanding our portfolio to include SCD Probiotics products for aquaculture.”

“Our mission at SCD Probiotics is to reduce chemical and antibiotic use, worldwide, by replacing these with beneficial, probiotic technologies. Partnering with Shishehchian and Blue Aqua, we can make a significant impact in the region and provide probiotic alternatives to farmers that benefit both the health of aquatic life and the health of the eco-system,” said Matt Wood, founder and CEO of SCD Probiotics.

The Blue Aqua International and SCD Probiotics partnership marks a significant milestone for both organizations and signifies a substantial step forward in the advancement of sustainable aquaculture practices worldwide. The manufacturing facility is anticipated to commence operations in early 2025, with a resolute commitment to ongoing research and development, ensuring the continuous enhancement of probiotic and enzyme solutions across diverse applications.