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• The A-HSU will allow them to humanely process 10–15 tons of fish per hour
International company Ace Aquatec announced that is set to deliver its first-ever installation in Africa, as Lesotho-based Sanlei Premium Trout adopts the company’s state-of-the-art humane stunning system. This advanced technology will support Africa’s largest trout producer in setting a new benchmark for fish welfare, while enhancing operational efficiency across its production processes.
“The system being installed by Ace Aquatec will support our growth and strengthen our ambitions to further enhance our welfare and certification standards. We are already considering the system for a second site,” said Dewald Fourie, CEO of Sanlei Premium Trout.
And he added: “Working with Ace Aquatec has been an overwhelmingly positive experience. Their flexibility and attention to detail with regards to our specific operating conditions and need to accommodate hand netting has meant the design of this game changing technology has been as smooth as possible.”
According to the members of Ace Aquatec, the installation of the in-water Humane Stunner Universal (A-HSU) will render fish unconscious within one second and allow Sanlei to humanely process 10–15 tons of fish per hour. This provides precise stunning, improved welfare compliance, reduced labor demands, and more consistent product quality. In a region where brailing remains common practice, these benefits mark a transformative advancement for both the company and the broader aquaculture sector.
Increasing Welfare and Improving Operations
Ace Aquatec has worked closely with Sanlei to ensure their award-winning system complemented this way of working, rather than replacing it. By working alongside more traditional methods, the A-HSU system will help the producer increase welfare and improve operations by reducing fish handling by the company’s 110 employees. The introduction of Ace Aquatec’s A-HSU will also reduce the onset of rigor in the fish, increasing the quality of the product and reducing stress.
This comes at a time, assured the members of Ace Aquatec, when greater demand for fish from certified farms in the region is anticipated, driven in part by the imminent arrival of retail giants like Walmart in neighboring South Africa. Currently the only BAP certified producer in the region, this system will position Sanlei alongside leading producers globally in meeting rising consumer demands.
In that sense, Nathan Pyne-Carter, CEO of Ace Aquatec, commented: “Southern Africa’s aquaculture industry is undergoing rapid growth, and Ace Aquatec is uniquely equipped to support producers with the high-welfare technologies global markets now expect. Our collaboration with Sanlei, developing a tailored solution that boosts both welfare standards and processing performance, showcases innovation at its best.”
As a commercial-scale rainbow trout farm, Sanlei is located on the edge of the Katse Dam in the remote highlands of Lesotho; a site known for its deep, pristine waters and highly favorable environment for growing premium trout.
The Global Seafood Alliance announced in 2023 that Sanlei had become the first farm and hatchery to certify with Best Aquaculture Practices in the Kingdom of Lesotho and in southern Africa. After that, Sanlei have successfully added their processing plant to their certification and have launched their first trout product bearing the Best Aquaculture Practices 3-star logo.
“We’re committed to sourcing responsible seafood so that future generations can enjoy the seafood we do today. As part of our commitment, we source our farmed seafood from Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)-certified producers”, they say.
The company has successfully farmed rainbow trout for the South African market since 2018 and has the license and physical infrastructure capacity to supply the entire South African rainbow trout market. SanLei started exporting their produce to Japan in 2018 and to the USA in 2021.
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International company Ace Aquatec announced that is set to deliver its first-ever installation in Africa, as Lesotho-based Sanlei Premium Trout adopts the company’s state-of-the-art humane stunning system. This advanced technology will support Africa’s largest trout producer in setting a new benchmark for fish welfare, while enhancing operational efficiency across its production processes.
“The system being installed by Ace Aquatec will support our growth and strengthen our ambitions to further enhance our welfare and certification standards. We are already considering the system for a second site,” said Dewald Fourie, CEO of Sanlei Premium Trout.
And he added: “Working with Ace Aquatec has been an overwhelmingly positive experience. Their flexibility and attention to detail with regards to our specific operating conditions and need to accommodate hand netting has meant the design of this game changing technology has been as smooth as possible.”
According to the members of Ace Aquatec, the installation of the in-water Humane Stunner Universal (A-HSU) will render fish unconscious within one second and allow Sanlei to humanely process 10–15 tons of fish per hour. This provides precise stunning, improved welfare compliance, reduced labor demands, and more consistent product quality. In a region where brailing remains common practice, these benefits mark a transformative advancement for both the company and the broader aquaculture sector.
Increasing Welfare and Improving Operations
Ace Aquatec has worked closely with Sanlei to ensure their award-winning system complemented this way of working, rather than replacing it. By working alongside more traditional methods, the A-HSU system will help the producer increase welfare and improve operations by reducing fish handling by the company’s 110 employees. The introduction of Ace Aquatec’s A-HSU will also reduce the onset of rigor in the fish, increasing the quality of the product and reducing stress.
This comes at a time, assured the members of Ace Aquatec, when greater demand for fish from certified farms in the region is anticipated, driven in part by the imminent arrival of retail giants like Walmart in neighboring South Africa. Currently the only BAP certified producer in the region, this system will position Sanlei alongside leading producers globally in meeting rising consumer demands.
In that sense, Nathan Pyne-Carter, CEO of Ace Aquatec, commented: “Southern Africa’s aquaculture industry is undergoing rapid growth, and Ace Aquatec is uniquely equipped to support producers with the high-welfare technologies global markets now expect. Our collaboration with Sanlei, developing a tailored solution that boosts both welfare standards and processing performance, showcases innovation at its best.”
As a commercial-scale rainbow trout farm, Sanlei is located on the edge of the Katse Dam in the remote highlands of Lesotho; a site known for its deep, pristine waters and highly favorable environment for growing premium trout.
The Global Seafood Alliance announced in 2023 that Sanlei had become the first farm and hatchery to certify with Best Aquaculture Practices in the Kingdom of Lesotho and in southern Africa. After that, Sanlei have successfully added their processing plant to their certification and have launched their first trout product bearing the Best Aquaculture Practices 3-star logo.
“We’re committed to sourcing responsible seafood so that future generations can enjoy the seafood we do today. As part of our commitment, we source our farmed seafood from Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)-certified producers”, they say.
The company has successfully farmed rainbow trout for the South African market since 2018 and has the license and physical infrastructure capacity to supply the entire South African rainbow trout market. SanLei started exporting their produce to Japan in 2018 and to the USA in 2021.
The post <em>Sanlei Premium Trout</em>, First African Aquaculture Company That Installs <em>Ace Aquatec</em>’s Humane Stunner Universal appeared first on Aquaculture Magazine.
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