Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Shrimp Breeding and Reproduction

Shrimp Breeding and Reproduction

Our Nauplii Production Unit capacity is expected to reach 5.5 billion and the Larval rearing unit can produce 2.5 billion fry per year.
Domesticated broodstock from Red Sea.
Bio-secure facilities.

Shrimp Business Unit - Shrimp Farms

Shrimp Business Unit - Shrimp Farms

- 16 farms with 511 open inland ponds.
- Average pond size is 10ha. (Semi closed system).
- Total water spread area approximately 4,177ha / 65 km of coastline.
- Technical capacity about 35,000 MT annually (120-140 MT / day). Up to six harvest points / night.

Shrimp Business Unit - Harvest & Processing

Shrimp Business Unit

Harvest is taken to the processing plant within a maximum of 4 hours and will be in the coldstore within 7 hours.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Red Sea Barramundi on International Media

This is the first time National Aquaculture Group's Red Sea Barramundi AD on international media published by the "NATION'S RESTAURANT NEWS" on page 49.

DECEMBER 8, 2014 issue: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/21ed5263

Sunday, December 7, 2014

National Aquaculture Group (NAQUA) collaborates with Lulu Hypermarket in Saudi Arabia

NAQUA participates in Lulu Saudi Hypermarket Seafood Festival

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Vertical Integration

When we set up our operation, we deliberately chose a site far from nearest cities and industry to ensure our farms were located in a pristine environment. One of the unique advantages of this is that our operations are almost entirely vertically integrated giving us the maximum control over the everything is carried out to the highest entire production process. In this way, we can ensure that quality level.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Processing Plant capacity up to 140 MT per day of Shrimp.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

China Fisheries and Seafood Expo (CFSE) 2014

Trade Shows: November 5 – 7, 2014 – CFSE / China Seafood Exhibition, Qingdao, China

link: http://bit.ly/1x5041a

National Aquaculture Group (NAQUA) will be represented with an own booth at the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2014 in Qingdao (China) on November 5-7, 2014.

China Fisheries & Seafood Expo and Aquaculture China is the largest international exposition for the world's largest seafood industry. 20 national pavilions and more than 1,200 companies will exhibit at China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2014. Over the past six years, China Fisheries & Seafood Expo has more than doubled in size to become the second largest seafood trade fair in the world.

China Seafood Expo is one of the largest showrooms in the world after Brussels Euro Seafood Expo.

Booth Number C1016

Products Red Sea Barramundi, Red Sea Vannamei, Red Sea, Sea Cucumber

More information: www.chinaseafoodexpo.com

Sunday, November 2, 2014

The unique climate of the Red Sea allows our Red Sea Vannamei Shrimp to be available with the best quality throughout the year to fulfill the market needs and to exceed the expectation.

National Aquaculture Group is one of the largest aquaculture operation of its type in the world. We are proud to breed different marine species ranging from fish and shrimp to marine algae and sea cucumber.

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Thursday, October 23, 2014

BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) Certification

National Aquaculture Group NAQUA completes the 10 days Certification Audit to one of the world's most important aquaculture farming standards, the BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) Certification Photos of the Certification Audit Closing Meeting held at the NAQUA Auditorium. http://www.naqua.com.sa/

Monday, October 20, 2014

National Aquaculture Group - Corporate Video

40 Sec Documentary

Company Introduction - National Aquaculture Group NAQUA

Community - National Aquaculture Group NAQUA

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Red Sea Fish Barramundi

Technical Name: "Lates Calcarifer"

Red Sea Barramundi is a Premium Quality Product coming from the pristine Red Sea waters (high salinity and oxygen). The excellent flavor and texture of Red Sea Barramundi comes from combining environmental friendly, low impact aquaculture practices and our unique environmental conditions. Red Sea Barramundi is an excellent source of vitamins A, B, D; Omega-3 fatty acids and minerals such as Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium and Selenium.

Health Benefits:

Red Sea Barramundi is an excellent source of protein, minerals and Omega 3 fatty acids. Heart Foundations* (www.heartfoundation.org.au) recommend the consumption of about 500 mg per day of combined long chain omega 3 fatty acids like DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) through a combination of two or three serves (150 g serve). Barramundi has 200-300 mg. of DHA and EPA per 150g. Serve.

Omega 3 fatty acids have been linked to reduced risk of strokes and heart disease.

Did you know that Red Sea Barramundi…

is a versatile, easy to cook (grilled, pan, steaming, sauteing,…) with mild flavor fish.
is clean, salt water grown with a twist of sweetness that makes it unique.
is grown without pesticides, contaminants or hormones.
has full traceability from ocean to plate.
is suitable for kids because of its mild flavor and lack of pin bones.

Packaging:

Whole round; G&G; WGGS

Frozen 10 and 5 Kg boxes,
Fresh 16 Kg polystyrene boxes

Fillets

Frozen IQF and Vacuum Pack fillets in 5Kg boxes.
Fresh 5 kg Polystyrene Boxes.

All our products are labeled to comply with the country of destination and packed into appropriate insulated containers to ensure that they arrive in perfect condition.

Availability:

The unique climate of the Red Sea allows our fish to be available with the best quality throughout the year to fulfill the need and to exceed the expectation.

Red Sea Shrimp Vannamei

Technical Name: Litopenaeus Vannamei

Red Sea Vannamei is a Premium Quality Product coming from the pristine Red Sea waters (high salinity and oxygen). The excellent flavor and texture of Red Sea Vannamei comes from combining environmental friendly, low impact aquaculture practices and our unique environmental conditions.

Health Benefits:

It is an excellent source of protein (23g per 100 g serving). Low in fats, calories and carbohydrates.

Did you know that Red Sea Vannamei…

is grown in low density ponds.
has full traceability.
is suitable for kids because of its mild flavor and cooking versatility.
texture similar to wild caught product.
unique sweet flavor.
short "pond to freezer" times to capture and maintain freshness.

Product Format:

Head on, headless, peeled deveined, peeled deveined tail on and sushi quality standard products. All in IQF, SIQF, block frozen and fresh forms.

Packaging:

Polystyrene box for fresh and carton box and Skinpack for frozen (Semi individually frozen (SIQF). All our products are labeled to comply with the country of destination and packed into appropriate insulated containers to ensure that they arrive in perfect condition.

Frozen semi IQF in 12x2, 10x1 or 2x6 kgs
Fresh in 5, 10, 16 or 20 Kg polystyrene boxes

Availability:

The unique climate of the Red Sea allows our Red Sea Vannamei to be available with the best quality throughout the year to fulfill the market needs and to exceed the expectation.

Red Sea, Sea Cucumber

Red Sea, "Sea Cucumber"

Technical Name: "Holothuria Scabra"

National Aquaculture Group grows its Sea Cucumber or Sandfish naturally in the pristine waters of the Red Sea. We produce what is considered the best type (specie) of Sea Cucumber coming from the Red Sea. After being harvested in our facilities they will be transported quickly and efficiently to the processing facilities.

Health Benefits:

it is an excellent source of proteins, Vitamin A, Calcium and low in calories, fat and cholesterol.

Did you know that Red Sea "Sea Cucumber"…

is grown in low density concentration ponds.
Full traceability.
Environmentally friendly aquaculture practices.
High Biosecurity Standards.

Other Tips about Sea Cucumber

Sea Cucumber is one of the world’s traditional seafood, it been harvested in the Indo-Pacific region for over 1,000 years
It is sought after dried as seafood delicacy.
Frozen, chilled and fresh are increasing popularity.

Product Format

• Bulk Dried.

Availability:

The unique climate of the Red Sea allows our Red Sea Cucumber to be available with the best quality throughout the year to fulfill the market needs and to exceed the expectation.

Company

Products

Monday, October 13, 2014

Shrimp and Fish Processing Plant

Processing Plant

National Aquaculture Group Processing Plant capacity up to 140 MT per day of Shrimp and up to 50 MT of Fish in two shifts 5 days per week.
Modern, highly automated facilities.
Semi individually frozen (SIQF), Block frozen, Brine and IQF.
Frozen goods in cold store at -23°C (3,850 tons ).
Sushi like Quality Production (Certified partner).
Technology: Innova Software for throughput / yield control / traceability.

watch corporate video http://www.naqua.com.sa/video.php

Thursday, September 25, 2014

National Aquaculture Group - New Product Design

Sunday, August 10, 2014

National Aquaculture Group - Corporate Video

CVs are invited for the following job openings:

National Aquaculture Group NAQUA - Jobs in Saudi Arabia

Vacancies

Thursday, June 19, 2014

National Aquaculture Group NAQUA

National Aquaculture Group Products

Welcome to Home of Desert Coastal Aquaculture

National Aquaculture Group is one of the largest aquaculture operation of its type in the world and offers you the opportunity to enjoy products grown in our farms strategically located by the coast of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, 180 kilometers south of the historic port of Jeddah, close to the town of Al Leith. Our environmentally sensitive production methods have been designed to preserve the pristine natural environment and, keeping this in the centre of our development strategy, we have created one of the world’s largest fully integrated marine farms employing more than 2,500 people from 32 different nations and with an annual capacity of 100,000 tonnes that is enjoyed by customers all over the world.

National Aquaculture Group - History

An engineer of vision who is also passionate about marine products and, in the 1970s when he was travelling in the Philippines to recruit some personnel for civil engineering projects in Saudi Arabia, he visited a shrimp farm and he was inspired to try this in his home land. His enthusiasm encouraged the Philippine's Bio-Resources International Incorporation to start two projects: a tilapia fish farm in the Qassim Region and a shrimp farming project on the Red Sea coast. From this point, the company has grown to where we are today as one of the most advanced, fully integrated, multi-functional marine aquaculture farms in the world.
Now, we produce a far wider variety of marine products so we have rebranded our business to become National Aquaculture Group. This marks the next step in our evolution in response to the latest stage in our development. Our new name reflects our transformation from a shrimp farming operation to global suppliers of a wide range of marine aquaculture products. Our aim is to work with our customers to ensure optimal performance and realize new horizons of success.

A leader in Desert Coastal Aquaculture

Covering an area of approximately 250sq km on the Red Sea Coast in Saudi Arabia the privately owned, National Aquaculture Group is among the largest, fully integrated shrimp farms in the world. The 16 farms for shrimp and 3 circular cage farms for fish consisting of 14 to 24 cages each. Each farm has the capacity of 6,5000MT of fish production are fed directly from the pristine, crystal clear waters of the Red Sea. Sustainability is an integral part of National Aquaculture Group’s commitment to its customers, employees and shareholders. Every aspect of production from hatchery to pond to plate is monitored and traceable.

Located 180kms south of the Saudi Arabia's commercial centre, Jeddah, and close to the ancient port town of Al Laith, National Aquaculture Group’s about 2,500 employees produce shrimp (Litopenaeus Vannamei), fish (Lates Calcarifer or Barramundi) and other Marine products for sale in Saudi Arabia and around the world. Every aspect of National Aquaculture Group's production is based on sustainability and traceability. National Aquaculture Group has a policy of low-density stocking and partial harvests to prevent overcrowding. An extensive Biosecurity program is maintained at all times with daily sampling of various elements from National Aquaculture Group’s scientists in the Quality & Sustainability Department. National Aquaculture Group has obtained major industry relevant certifications such as ISO 9001 / 14001 / 22000, HACCP and British Retail Consortium.

National Aquaculture Group produces Red Sea shrimp and Barramundi to a variety of sizes as required by its customers around the world which is renowned for its superior taste and quality by internationally acclaimed chefs and satisfied consumers alike including those in Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Australia and the USA among others.
National Aquaculture Group emerged from a research project in 1982 with commitment, dedication and a blend of science, art and practical intelligence, National Aquaculture Group is proud to have developed such a significant business, which it hopes will contribute to the wider diversification of the Saudi economy through the growth of the Aquaculture Industry in the Saudi Arabia. More than that, National Aquaculture Group is committed to maintaining and developing its operations to the general benefit of Saudi society economically, socially and environmentally.

Other tips:

National Aquaculture Group has changed its legal status to Closed Joint Stock Company
National Aquaculture Group is a founder member of Global Aquaculture Alliance
National Aquaculture Group – Leading member of SAS – Saudi Aquaculture Society

Our Values: Underpinning everything that we do is our commitment to key values

Preserving our environment
Research and development
Highest quality products
Welfare, support and development of local talent, skills, and capabilities
Excellent bio-security and quality programs

National Aquaculture Group - Approach

"Develop, produce and market value for money marine products and services of excellence based upon high quality and innovation standards to become the preferred marine derivative goods company in GCC countries and Mena region, to exceed our stakeholders expectations – consumers, shareholders and clients".

Vertical Integration Company

At National Aquaculture Group we are proud to say that we take care of the whole process making sure that the product arrives at its destination meeting our high quality standards. From our Feed Mill to the hatcheries, grow out, Processing, selling and shipping we control every aspect of the supply chain ensuring the unique texture and flavor that our products are recognized for.

Hatcheries

Capacity is 150,000,000 post larvae a month or 6,000,000 a day.

Domesticated broodstock from Red Sea.

Bio-secure facilities.

Feed Mill

Different types of feed (starter, juveniles, adults)

Capacity is 10 MT of feed an hour.

Raw material consumption: 4,500 MT/month 50,000 MT/year

15,000 MT/year of wheat; 20,000 MT/year of soya bean meal; 15,000 MT/year of fish meal.

Two shifts per day.

Capable of producing Shrimp and Fish feed.

Water Pumps

3 Pumps Stations pumping up to 154m³ per second of clean sea water into the farm.

A project of this scale with such as relentless focus on sustainability is remarkable in the global aquaculture industry.

Water management is a key factor managing the farms. Clean sea water flows from the Red Sea to the pumping stations from where it flows into the farms by gravity.

Water outflows are checked daily. The water is drained into the settlement ponds before it wind its way to the main outflow station.

Water quality is checked regularly and each month the company has to pass stringent Government standards for water quality.

Shrimp Business Unit

16 farms with 511 open inland ponds.

Average pond size is 10ha. (Semi closed system).

Total water spread area approximately 4,177ha / 65 km of coastline.

Technical capacity about 35,000 MT annually (120-140 MT / day). Up to six harvest points / night

Harvest is taken to the processing plant within a maximum of 4 hours and will be in the cold store within 7 hours.

Fish Business Unit

Circular Cage Culture: 3 circular Sea cage farms consisting of 14 to 24 cages each.

Each farm has a capacity of 6,500 MT of fish production per year.

Each farm is controlled from a feed barge giving 24/7 supervision and control of the production process.

Sea cages farms supported by state of the art shore based hatcheries and pre grow-out facilities.

Circular Cage Culture. Water based production and support systems

Allows use of remote sites
Allows uniformity between sites

Land based only “home port”

Coast guard and staff live on site

Use of technology to minimize costs

System to be chosen to optimize efficiencies

Feeding and control center on site

Marine Culture

Marine Culture utilizes desert land, saltwater, sunlight, minerals and enormous amounts of carbon dioxide to produce phytoplankton. National Aquaculture Group is developing a commercially viable business, which can contribute significantly to society by providing food and nutrition and, as a positive side effect, possibly help mitigate climate change.

Technology: Technology to cultivate from strain to product is completely developed in-house by a very small team of algae experts, who have over 20 yrs of experience in shrimp hatchery engineering, operations and management.
Marine Culture produces Carotenoids from "Dunaliella Salina" native of Red Sea for human and animal nutrition and "Nannochloropsis gaditana" a non-native strain, adapted to the environment of high saline; high temperature of Saudi Arabia is cultivated in raceways, envisioned to develop next to a power plant.
Marine Culture also conducts active research with "Ulva species" native of Red Sea, to co-culture with shrimp, technology is tested and ready for active commercialization to assist the shrimp farms through a bioremediation process, shrimp graze on Ulva species and reduce FCR, Ulva has antibacterial and antiviral compounds, complementing the shrimp's natural disease resistance.

Processing Plant

National Aquaculture Group Processing Plant capacity up to 140 MT per day of Shrimp and up to 50 MT of Fish in two shifts 5 days per week.

Modern, highly automated facilities.

Semi individually frozen (SIQF), Block frozen, Brine and IQF.

Frozen goods in cold store at -23°C (3,850 tons ).

Sushi like Quality Production (Certified partner).

Technology: Innova Software for throughput / yield control / traceability.

Community

Power plant (41.6 MW)

Pump station and water plants (lift up 154.5 m³/s)

Central kitchen & cafeteria with 5,000+ meals / day

Security teams

School, Cultural, Recreation, Social Centers incl. Polyclinic

National Aquaculture Group Processing

Global Accreditation and Certification

We aim for total customer satisfaction through 100% compliance to all local and global standards, best in class quality, food safety and strong environment protection management. We maintain high levels of product safety and sustainability at all stages of our operations. Our farm to family quality system scopes over the supplier’s quality assurance up to the end consumers. Our adherence to these values is recognized by our valued customers and is evident by globally accepted standard certifications as given below:

Global Accreditation and Certification

EU Export Certification from Saudi Food and Drug Authority since 2005.
British Retail Consortium: BRC, Grade A - Global Standard for Food Safety. Certified since 2010.
ISO 22000:2005 since year 2010.
ISO 9001:2008 since year 2003.
ISO 14001:2004 since 2007.
HACCP Codex Certification since 2003.

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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Sunday, December 7, 2014

National Aquaculture Group (NAQUA) collaborates with Lulu Hypermarket in Saudi Arabia

NAQUA participates in Lulu Saudi Hypermarket Seafood Festival

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Vertical Integration

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Processing Plant capacity up to 140 MT per day of Shrimp.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

China Fisheries and Seafood Expo (CFSE) 2014

Sunday, November 2, 2014

The unique climate of the Red Sea allows our Red Sea Vannamei Shrimp to be available with the best quality throughout the year to fulfill the market needs and to exceed the expectation.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) Certification

Monday, October 20, 2014

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Monday, October 13, 2014

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Sunday, August 10, 2014

National Aquaculture Group NAQUA - Jobs in Saudi Arabia

Vacancies

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Welcome to Home of Desert Coastal Aquaculture

National Aquaculture Group - History

A leader in Desert Coastal Aquaculture

National Aquaculture Group - Approach

Vertical Integration Company

Hatcheries

Feed Mill

Water Pumps

Shrimp Business Unit

Fish Business Unit

Marine Culture

Processing Plant

Community

Global Accreditation and Certification