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AgriNews24 International: Wittaya International Inc. (Wittaya), a global leader in data-driven solutions for aquaculture and terrestrial livestock, and Maverick Innovation (Maverick), a Bangladesh-based agri-innovation specialist, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on April 1, 2025, to collaborate on the evaluation and commercialization of feed ingredients and additives for warm-water aquaculture and poultry production. The MOU was signed in Toronto, Canada.
This strategic partnership will empower a range of businesses—from emerging startups to established suppliers—seeking to introduce innovative or improved feed formulations, nutritional solutions, and additives to rapidly expanding global markets.
In 2022, global aquafeed production surpassed 50 million metric tons, while poultry feed production reached 570 million metric tons in 2023. With these figures expected to rise steadily through 2030, the demand for effective feed additives and quality nutritional inputs is surging. However, companies with groundbreaking technologies often face hurdles in areas like regulatory compliance, market entry, and technical validation.
Wittaya and Maverick aim to address these challenges through a comprehensive suite of services, including performance evaluations, trial design, market strategy, and regulatory guidance.
“As a trusted partner to feed producers, ingredient suppliers, and farm operators, we understand how challenging it can be to bring novel additives to market,” said Evan Hall, Chief Executive Officer of Wittaya. “Our collaboration with Maverick Innovation will give companies the tools and insights they need to successfully navigate trial design, performance evaluations, and regulatory considerations—all while ensuring that their products fit seamlessly into aquaculture and poultry production systems.”
Based in Bangladesh—a hotspot for warm-water aquaculture like shrimp and tilapia, and a growing poultry sector—Maverick Innovation brings regional expertise, local industry knowledge, and strong market connections. Wittaya, headquartered in Toronto and Singapore, offers world-class data analytics, trial support, and precision nutrition consulting.
“Beyond technical validation and market analysis, we both are committed to fostering an ecosystem where knowledge sharing and capacity-building initiatives flourish,” noted Dr. Dominique Bureau, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Wittaya Aqua.
“This partnership is all about helping companies fast-track their innovations, so farmers and producers can benefit from proven solutions that improve feed conversion, enhance animal health, and optimize profitability,” added Kabir Chowdhury, Founder of Maverick Innovation. “By working closely with Wittaya, we can conduct rigorous testing, collate performance metrics, and build compelling commercial cases for new products—strengthening our clients’ market entry and long-term success.”
The MOU also outlines plans for joint workshops, training programs, and industry forums that will connect ingredient developers, feed manufacturers, and producers with scientific and industry leaders.
By leveraging each other’s strengths—Wittaya’s research and data modeling capabilities, and Maverick’s innovation-driven approach and regional insights—this partnership aims to bridge the gap between pioneering feed technologies and their practical adoption. Together, they will help drive enhanced profitability, animal welfare, and sustainability in aquaculture and poultry systems worldwide.
Media Contact
Evan Hall
Chief Executive Officer, Wittaya
📧 evan.hall@wittaya-aqua.ca
📞 +1 613-390-1478
Kabir Chowdhury
Founder, Maverick Innovation
📧 Kabir.Chowdhury@maverickinnovation.org
📞 +1 519-760-6998 | +88 0171 332 9768
