Kimberley Player led the research department at Equilibrium Capital, a firm that raised more than $1 billion to invest in controlled environment agriculture and agriculture. Kimberley has led investments in aquaculture and is currently advising companies in the space. She joins Matt Craze on Spheric Research‘s Oceanus Podcast. Watch the full podcast here:https://lnkd.in/gyxQvP9D
We are excited to speak at the Sea The Future 2026, an event focused on blue food security. The event is held January 13–15, 2026 in Eilat, Israel. Matt Craze will discuss aquaculture as a means to achieving food security in 2025 Join u: https://lnkd.in/dE9zfa6E
We frequently get questioned if any land-based aquaculture companies are profitable. Our current answer: look at Stolt Sea Farm‘s earnings. Part ofpublicly traded shipping and logistics firm Stolt-Nielsen, this producer of sole and turbot last recorded a loss in Q2 2021, a time when the pandemic hit the foodservice hard and the company traditionally experiences its weakest sales before…
Spheric Research traveled to Indonesia and Vietnam to map out new trade links for Peru seafood exporters. You are invited to watch Matt Craze present his findings on the study for Peru export promotion agency PromPeru. Please note that as the event is hosted for Promperu’s stakeholders, the presentation will be delivered in Spanish. Ready to dive in? Register…
After years of hype, land-based aquaculture is finally starting to deliver. In the 5th edition of the Land-based Aquaculture Report (LBAR), Spheric Research forecasts that volumes from modern flow-through, hybrid flow-through, and full RAS facilities will approach 200,000 metric tons by 2030. That’s equivalent to adding around 5% to global net pen Atlantic salmon supply — a major shift…
Do you like hamachi sushi? Stay tuned for the publication of the NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration study about the potential to build a seriola aquaculture industry in the United States. The report authored by Spheric Research includes insights from dozens of interviews with seafood industry executives and hundreds of consumers.
Panama recently became the epicenter for the future of Latin American aquaculture, hosting the IX Aquaculture Investment Workshop (IXAIW). Under the theme “Oceans of Opportunity: Invest in Latin America’s Aquaculture Future,” the event brought together over 100 industry leaders—from producers and investors to government authorities—to explore the region’s vast potential. Spheric Research played a pivotal role in shaping the…
As the land-based aquaculture sector continues to mature, investment momentum is reaching unprecedented levels. Spheric Research analysis indicates that identifiable deal flow for land-based projects is on track to hit $2 billion in 2025, a clear signal of growing investor confidence in the industry’s on-growing systems. This forecast is supported by the remarkable activity observed this year, with the…
Understanding the modern consumer is crucial for success in today’s dynamic seafood market. Spheric Research recently contributed to this critical conversation at Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, held from May 6-8, 2025, in Barcelona. Partner Matt Craze joined a panel of experts for a session titled “Seafood Marketing for Modern Consumers.” The panel brought together a diverse group of…
The aquaculture industry is currently navigating a significant growth spurt, spurred by the need for innovative solutions to increasingly complex biological challenges. At the forefront of this evolution is the adoption of Artificial Intelligence, a topic Spheric Research Partner Matt Craze recently explored as panel chair at the Blue Food Innovation Summit in London. The session, which brought together…
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