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 build reliability into the international supply chain.
Years of biological engineering excellence
Countries served worldwide
Supporting global hatcheries since
Member of Arsalani Group
Official Corporate Brand IdentityVARS SU ÜRÜNLERİ İTHALAT İHRACAT SANAYİ VE TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ
Registered in İzmir, Türkiye as a premier B2B aquaculture enterprise. Dedicated to bio-engineered live feeds, cold-chain salmonid ova, and certified Mediterranean finfish trade. Member of the global Arsalani Group.
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 trusted customers and references across South Korea, the Middle East, Canada and beyond. Today, we have had the opportunity to serve and power hatchery systems across species and environments — backed by real-world performance data and continuous on-site support.
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.
Integrated Hatchery & Trade FootprintTürkiye Aquaculture Sourcing & Customer Map
Discover our strategic headquarters in İzmir alongside premier hatcheries we have had the opportunity to serve in Bodrum/Milas (Kılıç), Samsun (Sürsan), Didim (Noordzee), Dikili (İlknak),, Denizli (Abalıoğlu), and Milas (Sürsan Avşar).
VARS Executive Headquarters & Export Hub
Strategic executive headquarters connecting Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) express air-freight corridors with global hatcheries and HORECA distributors.
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.
A Legacy of Growth & Market Expansion
2017 — 2025
Founded with a vision to improve aquaculture through innovative live feed solutions. First product trials launched in Türkiye.
Introduced premium-grade Artemia and partnered with leading Aegean aquaculture producers for hatchery improvement trials.
Designed specialized live feed solutions for Bluefin tuna farming at the Urla facility — a key innovation milestone.
Commercialized tuna feed solutions and deployed the first Bluefin tuna production line and formula.
Added wheat gluten to the product portfolio and started importing fertilized salmon eggs into cold-water aquaculture.
Launched R&D and system design for Olive Flounder farming in South Korea and exhibited at the region's leading aquaculture show.
Became part of the Arsalani Group, expanding operations into Canada, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Our Core Values & Long-Term Vision
Building sustainable aquaculture ecosystems through biosecure technology and global trade transparency.
Biosecurity First
Every live feed batch and salmonid ova lot undergoes SPF laboratory testing (IPNV/VHSV free) with zero-pathogen transmission guarantees.
Environmental Sustainability
We source from Mediterranean cage farms and pelagic fish meal producers holding ASC, GlobalG.A.P. and IFFO-RS certification.
Technical Precision
Delivering scientific rotifer enrichment protocols, 25-35 ppt Artemia hatching formulas, and RAS engineering support to maximize yield.
Global Partnership
Fostering 52-week uninterrupted cold-chain corridors connecting European hatcheries with MENA, East Asia, and North American buyers.
Global Trade Events & Exhibitions
Meet the VARS Aquaculture executive team at leading international seafood and hatchery expos.
Busan International Seafood & Fisheries Expo 2024 (BISFE)
VARS participated as an official exhibitor at BISFE 2024, presenting Artemia cysts, salmon eggs, and fresh Chlorella to seafood, fisheries, aquaculture, and trade professionals in Busan.
Event detailsOntario Aquaculture Conference 2025
Two days at Fleming College's Frost Campus in Kawartha Lakes, Canada, focused on Ontario's freshwater aquaculture — sustainable practice, applied research, hatchery tours and local seafood. VARS attended to meet Canadian producers and suppliers.
Event detailsFuture Fish Eurasia 2026
The 12th International Fair for Fish Imports/Exports, Processing, Aquaculture and Fisheries — held in İzmir, where VARS is based. Find us on stand C-237 in Hall C.
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.
Joined Arsalani Group
Scale with boutique quality
Regional trade coverage
Financial backbone
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