{"id":2432,"date":"2026-03-17T05:38:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T05:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fanarpublishing.net\/arabworldagribusiness\/?p=2432"},"modified":"2026-03-17T05:38:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T05:38:32","slug":"sparos-launches-wincod-a-breakthrough-microdiet-for-atlantic-cod-larvae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fanarpublishing.net\/arabworldagribusiness\/awa-vol-42-no-2\/sparos-launches-wincod-a-breakthrough-microdiet-for-atlantic-cod-larvae\/","title":{"rendered":"SPAROS Launches WINCod: A Breakthrough Microdiet for Atlantic Cod Larvae"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>SPAROS proudly announces the launch of&nbsp;<strong>WINCod<\/strong>, a next-generation microdiet specifically developed for Atlantic cod larvae. Emerging from the&nbsp;<strong>EarlyCOD project<\/strong>, WINCod tackles key challenges in cod hatcheries\u2014high mortality, skeletal deformities, and inconsistent juvenile quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for&nbsp;<strong>early co-feeding protocols<\/strong>, WINCod pairs seamlessly with&nbsp;<strong>Planktonic AS\u2019s cryoplankton (frozen live plankton)<\/strong>, delivering a synergistic nutritional strategy that supports larvae during the critical first feeding and weaning phases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extensive trials demonstrate that WINCod significantly&nbsp;<strong>improves larval robustness<\/strong>, while&nbsp;<strong>reducing skeletal anomalies<\/strong>&nbsp;and promoting healthier organ development. The result is<strong>&nbsp;higher-quality juveniles<\/strong>, giving hatcheries greater predictability and control over production outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By strengthening larvae early on, WINCod also&nbsp;<strong>reduces dependence on traditional live feeds<\/strong>, helping simplify hatchery operations. Its formulation is the result of&nbsp;<strong>years of targeted R&amp;D combined with industrial-scale validation<\/strong>, ensuring both biological performance and practical implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WINCod is available in&nbsp;<strong>150, 300, and 500 \u00b5m pellet sizes<\/strong>, allowing precise matching to larval developmental stages. Early adopters in Norway have already reported&nbsp;<strong>measurable improvements in hatchery performance<\/strong>. The product is ready for immediate deployment in commercial hatcheries, with SPAROS providing technical support for implementation and protocol optimisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With WINCod, SPAROS delivers an aquafeed that supports&nbsp;<strong>more sustainable, cost-effective cod aquaculture<\/strong>, accelerating the transition from research into real-world practical solutions.<strong>WINCod marks a major milestone for the growing cod farming sector\u2014and a decisive step forward in early-stage nutrition<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SPAROS proudly announces the launch of&nbsp;WINCod, a next-generation microdiet specifically developed for Atlantic cod larvae. Emerging from the&nbsp;EarlyCOD project, WINCod<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2433,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[68],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fanarpublishing.net\/arabworldagribusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2432"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fanarpublishing.net\/arabworldagribusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fanarpublishing.net\/arabworldagribusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fanarpublishing.net\/arabworldagribusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fanarpublishing.net\/arabworldagribusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2432"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.fanarpublishing.net\/arabworldagribusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2432\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2434,"href":"https:\/\/www.fanarpublishing.net\/arabworldagribusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2432\/revisions\/2434"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fanarpublishing.net\/arabworldagribusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2433"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fanarpublishing.net\/arabworldagribusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2432"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fanarpublishing.net\/arabworldagribusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2432"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fanarpublishing.net\/arabworldagribusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2432"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}