VARS Aquaculture
Excellence in Sustainable Aquaculture

Excellence in Sustainable Aquaculture & Seafood Trade.

VARS Aquaculture serves as a strategic trade hub in Izmir, connecting global seafood markets through high-precision sourcing and logistical expertise. We engineer reliability across the international supply chain.

8+

Years of biological engineering excellence

40+

Countries served worldwide

2017

Supporting global hatcheries since

Group

Member of Arsalani Group

Origins & Mission

Supporting Global Hatcheries Since 2017

Founded with a vision to standardize high-performance inputs, VARS Aquaculture has evolved from a local trial in Türkiye to a multi-national entity. We provide the critical link between resource-rich origins and high-demand markets across South Korea, the Middle East and Canada.

Since 2017, VARS Aquaculture has supported hatcheries with high-performance live feed and nutritional solutions designed to improve reliability, increase yields and drive measurable results.

What began with targeted rotifer trials in Türkiye has evolved into a growing network of technical partnerships across South Korea, the Middle East, Canada and beyond. Today, our products and protocols power hatchery systems across species and environments — backed by real-world performance data and continuous on-site support.

Aegean aquaculture hub
At the heart of
Aegean Region
What we do

A global partner for hatcheries and seafood markets

Strategic Insight

Performance-focused expansion strategies powered by market analytics and operational insight.

International Trade Network

Integrated supply operations connecting hatcheries, distributors and seafood markets worldwide.

Technical Partnership Ecosystem

Collaborative relationships with producers, hatcheries and aquaculture innovators across global markets.

Regional Market Access

Strong commercial presence across Europe, the Middle East, East Asia and North America.

VARS Aquaculture headquarters in Izmir, Turkey
At The Heart of the Aegean Region

Headquartered in Izmir, the Eastern Mediterranean aquaculture hub

Headquartered in Izmir, a key aquaculture hub in the Eastern Mediterranean, we are ideally positioned to serve both local and international partners. Our location allows us to maintain strong connections with hatcheries and feed producers across the Aegean coast, while also supporting global operations through a growing network of technical collaborations.

At VARS, our solutions are backed by real-world performance data, ongoing field trials and hands-on support. From chlorella powder and Artemia cysts to custom live feed protocols, we are committed to helping hatcheries unlock higher survival rates and long-term success.

Our Strategic Pillars

The engine behind our reliability

Global Logistics

Optimized cold-chain and dry bulk movement managed from our Logistics Hub.

Sourcing Excellence

Carefully selected aquaculture inputs sourced from trusted global producers with strict quality verification protocols.

Market Intelligence

Deep understanding of regional aquaculture trends, species requirements and buyer expectations across international markets.

Trajectory

A Legacy of Growth & Market Expansion

2017 — 2025

2017
Foundation & First Market Entry

Founded with a vision to improve aquaculture through innovative live feed solutions. First product trials launched in Türkiye.

2018
Product Expansion & Validation

Introduced premium-grade Artemia and partnered with Türkiye’s largest aquaculture producer for hatchery improvement trials.

2019
Innovation in Tuna Feed

Designed specialized live feed solutions for Bluefin tuna farming at the Urla facility — a key innovation milestone.

2020
Scaling & Diversification

Commercialized tuna feed solutions and deployed the first Bluefin tuna production line and formula.

2023
Portfolio Expansion

Added wheat gluten to the product portfolio and started importing fertilized salmon eggs into cold-water aquaculture.

2024
International R&D Expansion

Launched R&D and system design for Olive Flounder farming in South Korea and exhibited at the region’s leading aquaculture show.

2025
Global Expansion

Became part of the Arsalani Group, expanding operations into Canada, the Middle East and Central Asia.

Part of Something Greater

The Arsalani Group Synergy

As a proud member of the Arsalani Group, VARS Aquaculture leverages massive operational scale and a global financial backbone. This partnership allows us to maintain boutique quality control while executing large-scale international trades across diverse regions including Central Asia and the Americas.

2025

Joined Arsalani Group

Global

Scale with boutique quality

Multi

Regional trade coverage

Strong

Financial backbone