Wittaya Aqua

Wittaya Aqua operates as a data and analytics firm, providing a specialized production management platform to enhance profitability and sustainability for aquaculture stakeholders. Founded in 2017 by CEO Evan Hall and Chief Science Officer Dr. Dominique Bureau, the Toronto-based company addresses the critical need for data-driven decision-making in the seafood industry. Evan Hall, a biologist by training with a background in fisheries and marketing, partnered with Dr. Bureau, a professor at the University of Guelph and an expert in aquaculture nutrition, to bridge the gap between rudimentary data collection and actionable insights.

The company's business model is centered on its subscription-based 'feed-to-farm' software platform, serving a diverse client base that includes aquaculture farmers, feed mills, and ingredient suppliers. Clients, which include prominent names like AquaChile, De Heus, and Corbion, are located in over 10 countries. By aggregating and analyzing data points across the entire supply chain—from ingredient sourcing to on-farm performance—Wittaya Aqua provides tools to optimize operations. Farms using the platform have reported savings of up to 20% on feeding costs, a significant operational expense that can account for over 60% of a farm's environmental footprint.

The core offering consists of two main platforms: AquaOp Farm and AquaOp Feed. AquaOp Farm allows users to forecast animal growth and feed requirements, benchmark production cycles, and manage farm data centrally. AquaOp Feed assists professionals in developing nutritionally complete feed formulations, assessing ingredient value, and managing sourcing data. Leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced nutritional models, the system delivers prescriptive recommendations on feeding practices, helps reduce uncertainty in production forecasts, and tracks important commercial benchmarks. The platform is designed to be adaptable to a wide array of species, from salmon and shrimp to more niche varieties like grouper. This data-driven approach not only boosts efficiency and profitability but also helps clients meet sustainability standards set by bodies like the Best Aquaculture Practices and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council.

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