New Species Development and Production

Source: (Hapuku fingerlings in jar – photo Jann Gublin, NIWA)

"Our KONO retail brand was the first to adjust the form of the mussel half shell commodity product into a value added consumer ready product, and now we are going to be leading the way in new species research and development", says Keith Palmer, CEO, Wakatu Incorporation. 

Wakatu Incorporation , together with NIWA , has undertaken development work on various shellfish, finfish and algae species to identify eight potential projects, including

• Mussel hatchery

• Oyster hatchery

• Fin fish hatchery

• Algae production

• Fish food production

• Paua enhancement

• Sea cucumber production

It is intended to take each species model and apply a commercialisation model that will follow a consistent path, including:

• Intellectual property management plans

• Research and development programmes through to pilot scale

• Market research and development plans, funded through to market testing

• Once proven, a scaled up proposal for full commercialisation

Potential opportunities exist for interested partners to co-invest and participate in these species development. For more information please contact us now.