July 13, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s Lumbini Aquaria International Ltd., a leading exporter of ornamental fish, has launched a new venture into fish feed production with its brand ‘Gobble’.
This initiative aims to tap into the global market for aqua nutrients, showcased recently at Interzoo 2024 in Germany.
The company has invested Rs. 150 million in a new factory in Madurankuliya, Puttalam District, operated by its subsidiary Deep Blue Sea (DBS) Aquatic Nutrients.
The factory, operational from July 1, 2024, will produce six product ranges under the Gobble brand, using 100% locally sourced Sri Lankan ingredients.
These include specialized feeds for Goldfish, Cichlids, Discus fish, Live Bearers, Koi, and Betta fish. Each product range is designed to enhance health, color, and disease resistance in their respective fish species, fortified with natural ingredients, vitamins, minerals, and probiotics.
Kapila Thisera, Chairman of Lumbini Aquaria, emphasized that the launch of Gobble marks a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s aquaculture sector, opening new avenues for export revenue.
The company, renowned for its ornamental fish farming and aquaculture research facilities, aims to leverage its expertise to become a global leader in aqua nutrients.
Lumbini Aquaria, founded over 70 years ago and now owned by Forsyth Capital, exports a wide range of aquatic species and plants to 25 countries.
The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation drives its efforts in developing high-quality nutrition solutions for aquaculture, ensuring optimal growth and performance of aquatic species.
“Extensive research has gone into the development of these products exclusively for the discerning export market,” Perera added. “DBS Aquatic Nutrients is dedicated to providing high-quality nutrition solutions for aquaculture. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, DBS Aquatic Nutrients will continue to develop feeds that optimise growth, health, and performance of aquatic species.”
Lumbini Aquaria’s entry into fish feed production with Gobble underscores its dedication to diversification and excellence in the global ornamental fish industry, supported by robust research and development capabilities.
This synopsis encapsulates Lumbini Aquaria’s strategic move into aqua nutrient production, positioning itself as a key player in the global market with its Gobble brand, poised to enhance Sri Lanka’s export portfolio in aquaculture.
