Aquafeed additive maker appoints new MD to manage 'rapid expansion'

Bionetix International, a Canada-based company that produces biological products including a functional additive for aquafeed, has promoted technical sales director Diana Di Marco to vice president and managing director in response to rapid company expansion.

The company said Di Marco showed exceptional leadership in guiding both sales and technical teams to new heights in her previous role. In her expanded position, she will spearhead the development of a cohesive strategic plan, vision, and organisational structure designed to support Bionetix’s growth and evolving demands within the rapidly expanding global biosolutions market.

Boris Miksic, chief executive of Bionetix International’s parent company, Cortec Corporation, said: “Diana’s stellar career started as a biochemist, shortly after the company had been acquired by Cortec Canada in 2010.

“Her knowledge of microbiology, her work ethic, communication skills and positive attitude were exemplary which made a huge impact on the team. Today, 15 years after joining the Cortec family, Diana’s talent and leadership skills have resulted in Bionetix’s success in the global market.”

Probiotics

Cortec’s acquisition of Bionetix in 2010 was inspired by Miksic’s vision to expand from environmentally responsible, biobased corrosion solutions, into biological treatments within the life sciences industry.

Its range of products includes Aqua-Feed, described as an all-natural feed additive specially formulated for the aquaculture industry to promote increased weight gain of shrimp, fish, and other aquatic species. It is said to be rich in β-glucans, mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS), beneficial probiotics, and other key vitamins, nutrients, and minerals to support overall species’ health.

The additive is said to improve hydrolysis and digestion, supply beneficial bacteria to the intestine of fish or shrimp, support intestine health, and reduce waste discharge.