locations
United Aquaculture's Locations
Where We Operate
The Foundations of Our Production
Across Bulgaria, United Aquaculture operates a network of strategically selected locations, each defined by its natural advantages and specific role within our production cycle. From pristine mountain waters to technologically advanced aquaculture systems, every site is optimized to ensure consistency, efficiency, and high-quality output.
Our fully integrated model allows us to maintain control at every stage — from hatchery and farming to processing — ensuring traceability, responsible practices, and premium trout products. Each location combines environmental strengths with modern expertise, forming a system designed for reliability, sustainability, and long-term excellence.
Our locations
Facilities & Farms
Ribena
- Lovech
Ribena represents our latest renovation project, combining the last 20 years of technological advancement in freshwater aquaculture with a strategically exceptional location and large-scale production capacity. The result is one of the most innovative and expansive trout farms in Bulgaria.
Located near Bulgaria’s largest karst spring, the farm benefits from a constant supply of high-quality water with minimal temperature variation. Water temperatures remain between 9°C in winter and 16°C in summer, creating optimal conditions for year-round production and consistent fish growth.
These stable conditions allow us to specialise in large Salmon Trout (2.5–4 kg) and Rainbow Trout (1–2 kg), ensuring efficient production cycles and high-quality output. The farm has an annual production capacity of 1000 tons.
Ribena also plays a key role in supplying all our farms with fingerlings, ranging from 5 to 10 grams. Trout eggs are sourced from a Global G.A.P.-certified producer in Spain and transported under strictly controlled conditions to preserve their quality and viability.
Upon arrival, the eggs are placed in hatching trays within a highly controlled hatchery environment. The incoming water undergoes a multi-stage purification process, including biofiltration, nitrogen sterilisation, and UV treatment. This system ensures exceptionally pure water, significantly reducing the risk of infections and maintaining very low mortality rates.
The hatchery has an annual production capacity of 15 tons of fingerlings.
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Rila Trout
- Brichebor Fish Farm & Agniloto Fish Farm
Rila Trout operates two aquaculture farms — Brichebor and Agniloto — located within the pristine landscapes of the Rila Mountains. The farms benefit from exceptionally pure, crystal-clear water with minimal human impact, ensuring outstanding quality and ideal conditions for producing premium trout.
Specialising in portion-sized rainbow trout, both sites are focused on delivering high-quality gutted and filleted products. The high-altitude environment supports excellent water quality, contributing to the freshness and consistency of the final product.
Due to the mountainous location, water temperatures vary significantly between seasons. In summer, temperatures rarely exceed 16°C, while in winter they can drop to around 2°C, causing the fish to enter a natural state of reduced activity and slower growth.
To optimize efficiency under these conditions, both farms are strategically focused on portion-sized trout production, ensuring consistent quality and stable operations throughout the year. The farms have a combined annual production capacity of 300 tons.
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Originating from Rila Trout
United Aquaculture
- Botevgrad
At the heart of United Aquaculture’s operations is our modern trout processing facility in Botevgrad, located within one of Bulgaria’s largest industrial zones. Specialised in trout processing and certified by Global G.A.P., the facility reflects our commitment to quality, food safety, and responsible production.
Equipped with modern technology and efficient workflows, the facility ensures consistent product quality while maintaining strict standards across every stage of processing.
With the capacity to process up to 1,000 tons of fresh trout annually, the Botevgrad facility plays a key role in our integrated aquaculture model. It allows us to maintain full control over the entire process — from farm to finished product — ensuring traceability, sustainability, and reliable product consistency.
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Atlantic Fish
- Nova Zagora
Atlantic Fish Ltd. became part of United Aquaculture in 2021, with full operations commencing in 2022. The farm is located near the village of Korten, on the plateau of the Sredna Gora mountain range, within the protected Natura 2000 zone.
The area is defined by an exceptionally clean natural environment, favorable climate, and excellent ecological conditions. Supplied with crystal-clear water from the Tundzha River, the farm benefits from consistently high water quality, creating ideal conditions for producing premium trout.
With an annual production capacity of up to 400 tons of rainbow trout, the farm operates under strict supervision and modern aquaculture practices. Our commitment to quality and sustainability is further reinforced by Global G.A.P. certification, obtained in 2023.
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Originating from Atlantic Fish
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