Proudly Canadian, Proudly Innovative: A Canada Day Celebration of Sustainable Aquaculture

This Canada Day, we’re raising a cheer not just for maple syrup, coast-to-coast beauty, and iconic politeness - but for homegrown innovation that’s making waves around the world. While many are firing up the grill, the team at DeNova and their Canadian partners are cooking up something a little different: the future of sustainable aquaculture.

With support from Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, DeNova - an innovative biotech team based in Halifax - is reimagining fish feed with their novel microbial protein. They’ve developed a high-protein, eco-friendly ingredient made through fermentation that reduces pressure on oceans and farmland alike.

But big ideas need strong partners – and that’s where Onda comes in. When DeNova needed to put their ingredient to the test, they turned to our expert team and state-of-the-art aquaculture facility. Together, we ran real-world feeding trials on Atlantic salmon – formulating test diets, extruding pellets, and collecting the kind of gold-standard data that helps turn prototypes into products.

The results? DeNova’s microbial protein showed high digestibility, blended beautifully with other feed ingredients, and supported healthy salmon growth. It’s a proud win for science, for sustainability, and for collaboration done the Canadian way – through trust, transparency, and teamwork.

This isn’t just a project, it’s a celebration of what’s possible when Canadian companies come together with shared purpose. With DeNova’s innovation, Onda’s expertise, and scientific leadership from world-class researchers like Dr. Sean Tibbetts (NRC-ACRD), Canada is proving it can punch above its weight on a global stage while protecting the planet for future generations.

So while the fireworks fly and flags wave today, take a moment to feel proud, not just of where we come from, but where we’re going. With initiatives like this leading the way, Canada’s future in the blue economy is bright, bold, and beautifully sustainable.