05/112/2024
Bioled
World Aquaculture Day
At BIOLED Photoperiod, we work every day to illuminate the future of aquaculture. Through our photoperiod lighting solutions, we help optimize farming processes and drive the production of high-quality proteins.
Today, we salute all the individuals and organizations who, with effort and dedication, feed the world with their work and contribute to a sustainable and efficient industry.
05/112/2024
Bioled
Bioled Photoperiod embraces the Lean System: A path to efficiency and customer value
At BIOLED Photoperiod, we are transforming the way we work. Since July of this year, alongside the experts at Rito Consultores, we have embarked on an ambitious process to adopt the Lean System, a methodology designed to eliminate unnecessary processes and focus on what truly matters: delivering maximum value to our customers, both in Chile and international markets.
According to Cristina Navarro, general manager of Bioled, ”this change not only optimizes our production but also reinforces our commitment to excellence. We aim to be a company that always stays ahead, providing agile and high-quality solutions for our national and international clients”.
05/112/2024
Bioled
Exciting News from BIOLED Photoperiod!
We’re thrilled to announce that Salmones Camanchaca, one of the leading producers in the global industry, has chosen us as their supplier for the 2025–2026 period.
This means 12 farming sites across the Los Lagos and Aysén regions will benefit from our cutting-edge technology. All sites will be equipped with the Bioled Automation System (SAB), optimizing energy consumption in photoperiod systems and promoting sustainability.
05/112/2024
Bioled
Innovation and development in underwater light measurement
At Bioled Photoperiod, we are committed to efficiency and precision in managing artificial photoperiod systems. Today, we’ve taken a major step forward by training our operations team on using a new submersible light sensor, designed and manufactured by us.
This device, capable of measuring irradiance and analyzing viable light points in water based on the salmon’s photoreceptive physiology, features a fast, efficient, and user-friendly communication system. This will enable us to provide more accurate data, deliver optimal solutions, and significantly improve our response time to our clients’ needs.
05/10/2024
Bioled
Congratulations to Cooke Aquaculture Chile on Certified Humane Certification!
Bioled Photoperiod congratulates Cooke Aquaculture Chile S.A. for earning the animal welfare certification from Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) under the Certified Humane Program for organic Atlantic salmon. This certification reflects the high standards of farmed Atlantic salmon production. This achievement is a source of pride for both Cooke Aquaculture Chile and the national industry, highlighting Chile’s commitment to producing high-quality marine proteins in harmony with the environment—values that Bioled fully supports. Congratulations, Cooke Aquaculture Chile S.A.!
05/10/2024
Bioled
Bioled Founders at Endeavor Chile's 20th Annual Meeting
In the stunning natural setting of southern Chile, Bioled Photoperiod’s founding partners—Claudio Bertín, Cristina Navarro, and Ximena Navarro— attended Endeavor Chile’s 20th annual meeting, held in Huilo Huilo, Los Ríos. The event brought together high-impact entrepreneurs, advisors, and mentors to share valuable experiences and support one another in reaching ambitious goals. “People who selflessly help others transform their ventures into impactful companies that drive national and social progress,” remarked Ximena Navarro, Bioled’s R&D manager. Since joining Endeavor’s global network in 2017, Bioled has strengthened its growth as a world-class company. “It was a wonderful time of learning and camaraderie”, Ximena added.
05/10/2024
Bioled
Bioled at ESA Magallanes: Thank You for Visiting!
Bioled Photoperiod extends heartfelt thanks to our current and future clients, as well as our friends, for visiting us at ESA Magallanes to explore our latest automated and remote photoperiod solutions. Special recognition goes to our KAMs, Lisette Dubreuil and Daniela Medina, for their dedication and outstanding performance at the event. ESA Magallanes, a key exhibition for advancing aquaculture in the region, allowed us to showcase innovations designed to boost productivity in salmon farming while promoting resource efficiency and sustainability.
05/10/2024
Bioled
Bioled at "Smolt Production in the Future" conference in Norway
Bioled Photoperiod showcased its photoperiod systems at the “Smolt Production in the Future” conference in Sunndalsøra, Norway, earlier in October. Representatives Mario Navarro Navarro and Anita Fernandez received numerous visits from European and Chilean fish producers throughout the event. Attendees at Booth 6 explored Bioled’s innovations in smolt production, land-based grow-out, and closed containment systems, connecting with industry leaders for sustainable aquaculture solutions.
09/05/2024
Bioled
Bioled pride: Recognition for commitment to sustainability
The recognition for Bioled’s work was awarded during the seminar “Sustainability and Climate Change Adaptation: Challenges for Chile’s Salmon Industry by 2050,” organized by SalmonChile, the Sustainability and Climate Change Agency, the Salmon Technological Institute (Intesal), and Corfo.
09/05/2024
Bioled
Cristina Navarro at Women Entrepreneur Summit
Recently, Cristina participated in the panel: “Self-confidence, the key to daring,” where she emphasized the importance of believing in oneself to face the challenges of entrepreneurship.
During the first day of the event, dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs, key topics were discussed such as creativity, innovation, and building sustainable businesses, all from a gender perspective.
09/05/2024
Bioled
Bioled's impressive achievements in 2024
From January to August, we have sold and installed 3,842 luminaires across freshwater and seawater sites in Chile. Additionally, 9 sites are already benefiting from our advanced Bioled Automation System (SAB).
Internationally, 435 Bioled photoperiod luminaires have been installed at various sites, and we are proud to announce that by August, our SAB system was adopted at its first facility outside Chile.
09/05/2024
Bioled
Ximena Navarro participates in Startup Patagonia meetups
As part of the meetups organized by Startup Patagonia, Ximena Navarro, co-founder of Bioled and one of Chile’s 100 leading women, gave an engaging presentation at the German Club in Puerto Varas.
During her talk, Ximena shared the company’s beginnings, the early challenges they faced, and how, through effort and innovation, they succeeded in transforming the salmon industry with sustainable solutions like photoperiod systems.
08/28/2024
Bioled
Discover our recycling advances
A notable example of Bioled’s progress is that in 2022, we recycled 56% of our parts and components. Today, that figure has increased to 94%, extending the lifespan and achieving eco-design in our products. We are proud and confident that we can continue to improve!
08/28/2024
El Mercurio
Discover the power of women in innovation
A recent study by Endeavor Chile revealed that an impressive 45% of startups in the Los Lagos region are led by women, significantly surpassing the national average of 22%. In this report by El Mercurio, prominent entrepreneurs from the region, including Ximena Navarro, co-founder of Bioled Photoperiod, share their experiences and insights.
08/28/2024
SalmonExpert
Bioled's path to sustainability and circular economy
Although a few years ago, the photoperiod company Bioled was already working on sustainability initiatives, including circular economy practices and the reuse of parts and components of its products, in 2022, the company saw the need to create an internal department to standardize these initiatives.
08/28/2024
Bioled
Bioled Photoperiod earns top recognition in Clean Production Agreement
Bioled Photoperiod has achieved a significant milestone by being recognized for its outstanding progress in the Clean Production Agreement (APL in spanish). As the highest-scoring providers, this accolade underscores Bioled’s unwavering commitment to sustainability within the salmon industry.
07/26/2024
Bioled
The 10 key points of Bioled in industrial cybersecurity
Bioled Photoperiod is deeply committed to industrial cybersecurity and has therefore adopted ten measures for its Bioled Automation Systems (BAS).
07/26/2024
Bioled
Bioled congratulates the winners of the “Master Farmer”
Bioled Photoperiod congratulates all the winners of the “Master Farmer” and especially acknowledges Camanchaca SA, Cooke Aquaculture Chile S.A., and Yadrán. Certainly, these recognitions reflect the excellent work being carried out by all the companies in the sector, materializing in the productive performance of their farming centers.
07/26/2024
Bioled
Bioled renews with Petuna
We are happy to announce that Bioled Photoperiod, the leading provider of photoperiod systems, has recently renewed its lighting services with Petuna Aquaculture, a renowned salmonid producer. Our equipment will be specifically installed at the “Cressy” hatchery, located in Tasmania.
07/26/2024
Bioled
Bioled expands services with Cooke Aquaculture Inc. in Canada
In 2022, Bioled Photoperiod began exploring collaboration opportunities with Cooke Aquaculture Inc., based in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick, Canada. Our trials in 20 cages showed remarkable results: a 13% growth increase and inhibited maturity with the use of our lights. These promising outcomes led to a new contract in 2024, expanding our services to 4 more farm sites.
26/06/2024
LandBasedAQ
Bioled Leads in Global Photoperiod Systems
With its recent participation in the RASTECH 2024 fair in the United States, the Chilean company described this event as a great opportunity for synergy between science and producers.
19/06/2024
LandBasedAQ
Bioled Celebrates 18 Years in the Aquaculture Industry
The company, founded in Puerto Montt, currently provides technologies and services to major aquaculture producers in Chile and around the world.
19/06/2024
Mundo Acuícola
Bioled Celebrates 18 Years in the Aquaculture Industry
In 2006, Ximena and Cristina Navarro founded Bioled in Puerto Montt, focusing on photoperiod systems to improve efficiency in salmon farming.
19/06/2024
InfoSalmon
Bioled Stands Out for Its Technological Leadership at RASTECH 2024
Bioled had a significant presence at the RASTECH 2024 conference, which brought together around 350 attendees and more than 70 speakers from the global RAS industry.
19/06/2024
AQUA
Bioled Celebrates 18 Years in the Aquaculture Industry
The company, founded in Puerto Montt, now provides technologies and services to major aquaculture producers in Chile and around the world.
10/06/2024
BIOLED
Bioled representative participates in the Sistema B Meeting
On May 29-30, the Sistema B Meeting was held in Santiago, featuring important presentations related to companies taking various actions to reduce their impacts. In this regard, it is worth noting the participation of Bioled’s Management Control Analyst, Natalia Fernandez.
10/06/2024
BIOLED
Bioled was part of the Blue Bridge Program in Scotland
In mid-May, Bioled Photoperiod visited Scotland as part of the Blue Bridge program. The R&D Manager, Ximena Navarro, and the Deputy R&D Manager, Ana Fernández, participated in a packed agenda in the UK.
10/06/2024
BIOLED
Bioled visits IMET and participates in Rastech 2024
In early June, Bioled executives participated in two activities in the United States. Dr. Ana Fernández (Deputy R&D Manager), Dr. Vanessa Mella (Commercial Manager) and Mario Navarro (Director) began their tour by visiting the IMET facilities at the University of Maryland and then participated with a stand at the Rastech 2024 fair and conference.
10/06/2024
BIOLED
Bioled photoperiod systems arrive in China
We are pleased to announce that Bioled Photoperiod has been selected by the chinese company Shandong Marine Group to be part of a pilot project aimed at cultivating salmonids in the cold waters of the Yellow Sea, off the coast of Shandong Province, China.
16/04/2024
Mundo Acuícola
Bioled leads project on optimal light in full-cycle RAS
Bioled leads research project with the University of Maryland on salmon farming in RAS systems, co-financed by Corfo.
05/05/2024
Bioled
Study Reveals Implications of Freshwater History on Atlantic Salmon Performance in the Sea
Recently, a study conducted by Floriana Lai and colleagues has shed light on the profound impact of freshwater history on the performance of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) cultivated in marine environments.
05/05/2024
Bioled
Leading precision aquaculture at AquaSur
National supplier, Bioled Photoperiod, is deeply committed to both national and international aquaculture and has been working on developing technologies in line with current and future needs. This commitment was showcased at the latest AquaSur.
05/05/2024
Bioled
Bioled executives visit IMET facilities
During April, Bioled’s R&D&I Manager, Ximena Navarro, and the company’s Projects Manager, Cristián Robles, traveled to the experimental facilities at IMET, part of the University of Maryland (USA), to commence a pioneering research project.
05/05/2024
Bioled
Study aims to define optimal light for full-cycle RAS production
Chilean company Bioled has made research and development (R&D) a cornerstone of its operations. Over its 18 years of existence, the company has led 18 research projects (virtually one per year), eight of which have been fully funded by the company itself and ten have been co-financed by Corfo instruments.
05/04/2024
Bioled
Executives from Pure Salmon get to know Bioled
At Bioled Photoperiod, we are thrilled to announce that, at the end of March of this year, we received visits from two representatives of Pure Salmon, the international company specialized in developing and delivering land-based RAS technology for production of salmon, from eggs to harvest. It was the CIPO of Pure Salmon Technology, Daniel Elton; and the International Sales Director, Jens Jensen, who were received by our General Manager, Cristina Navarro; and our Director, Mario Navarro.
05/04/2024
Bioled
Exciting visit during AquaSur
During AquaSur, on Thursday 21st, an international delegation had the privilege of touring Bioled Photoperiod’s facilities, delving into the intricacies of their photoperiod systems, manufacturing processes, and quality controls.
05/04/2024
Bioled
Thank you for visiting us during AquaSur 2024
We want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who visited and shared with us during these exciting days. We also extend special thanks to our dedicated team, whose hard work contributed to the success of our booth at the fair.
18/03/2024
Mundo Acuícola
AquaSur 2024: Bioled will present its remote photoperiod control system
To learn about all our products, how they are made, and the quality certifications we have, among other aspects, we invite the entire industry to visit us at booth D-30.
05/03/2024
Bioled
Commemorating International Women's Day
At Bioled Photoperiod, we commemorate International Women’s Day, recognizing and honoring all the women who work tirelessly in the aquaculture industry, both globally and nationally. However, we give special mention to our female collaborators who are an essential part of our team.
05/03/2024
Bioled
Congratulations to the winners of the "Farmer of the Year" award
Recently, BioMar Chile announced the recipients of this year’s “Farmer of the Year” award, which is based on the productive results achieved during 2023. Through this recognition, Biomar aims to highlight the work carried out by the human teams at the production centers fed with the diets of the aforementioned fish feed producer, striving towards increasingly efficient salmon farming.
05/03/2024
Bioled
Bioled will conduct a study with the University of Maryland
Bioled Photoperiod, the global provider of submersible lighting systems for aquaculture, is teaming up with the prestigious University of Maryland (USA), specifically with the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) led by renowned researcher Yonathan Zohar!
05/03/2024
Bioled
Bioled's international path continues
We’re proud to announce that Bioled Photoperiod, the global provider of LED lighting solutions for aquaculture, has recently been awarded a Corfo project under the “Consolidate and Expand Innovation” instrument for export-oriented companies. This project marks a significant milestone in our journey to solidify and expand our international presence.
05/02/2024
Bioled
Details Revealed about BAS System
Recently, Bioled’s Project Manager, Cristián Robles, provided insights into the Bioled Automation System (BAS) in a video.
05/02/2024
Bioled
Bioled in Clean Production Agreement
Bioled is making waves in sustainability! Actively enrolled in SalmonChile AG’s Clean Production Agreement, recently witnessed a groundbreaking step as our management and leadership teams underwent comprehensive climate change and circular economy training. With this initiative, Bioled successfully achieved Goal 1.5 of the Agreement, marking a crucial milestone just ahead of the final audit scheduled for March this year.
05/02/2024
Bioled
Get to know our quality control processes
Over the last six years, Bioled has installed more than 60 luminaires for photoperiod.
Installing thousands of luminaires in hundreds of aquaculture farms in Chile and around the world requires sophisticated control and traceability procedures
02/02/2024
AQUA
Cristina Navarro, Bioled: "Continuous training is one of the paths to excellence
During 2023, and so far this year, various collaborators are undergoing training to improve their services and/or products, as well as the productivity of their clients.
25/01/2024
Mundo Acuícola
Bioled previews news of its participation in AquaSur 2024
Bioled, a global leader in lighting systems for the aquaculture industry, will present the Bioled Automation System (BAS).
24/11/2023
AQUA
Bioled reveals important results on photoperiod for smolt producers
The study conducted by the company took place at the ATC Patagonia experimental center in Puerto Montt with the Atlantic salmon species from AquaGen strain.
01/09/2023
Mundo Acuícola
Bioled Workshop gathered an audience of over 180 people
Members of the Bioled R&D team, along with important national and international guests, presented at the event.
01/09/2023
AQUA
Advancements in photoperiod highlighted at 8th Bioled International Workshop
The event covered a wide range from reproductive management to early maturation control in both sea and RAS farming systems. Additionally, aspects related to lighting for photoperiod, including light behavior in different aquatic environments, were discussed.
20/03/2023
SalmonExpert
The Marine Biologist who developed the perfect light for salmon farming
Co-founder and current R&D director of Bioled, Ximena Navarro, recounts the company’s journey and how photoperiod services have benefited salmon production.
09/03/2023
El Calbucano
More than 120 participants gathered at the 1st meeting of women in technology and innovation
The event was organized by the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center COWO, Duoc UC, Corfo Los Lagos, and the Municipality of Puerto Montt aiming to create a community in the territory to enhance the work of women. The R&D manager of Bioled, Ximena Navarro, participated in the activity.
27/12/2022
AQUA
Ximena Navarro: "Our Integrated Photoperiod System allows monitoring of productive, environmental, and biological parameters
Currently, Bioled has a multidisciplinary team of 96 professionals, who have positioned it as a benchmark in artificial photoperiod internationally from Puerto Varas.
01/12/2022
Mundo Acuícola
Cristina Navarro, co-founder and CEO of Bioled: "The future of food lies in the sea"
We reproduce the opinion column written by Cristina Navarro, co-founder and CEO of Bioled, on the occasion of World Aquaculture Day.
14/11/2022
AQUA
Bioled's study selected to be presented at the WAS North America 2022 Conference
Cristina and Ximena Navarro were awarded for their significant contribution to the Chilean salmon farming industry at AquaForum Puerto Montt 2022.
30/11/2021
Diario Financiero
Cristina Navarro, co-founder and CEO of Bioled: Bioled's plans to internationalize technology that optimizes salmon production
The company, founded in Puerto Varas and developed artificial lighting system to increase the production and quality of cultivated salmon. It plans to reach Norway, Japan, and Miami in 2022.
30/06/2021
AQUA
Extensive trajectory: Bioled celebrates its 15th anniversary
Claudio Bertín, one of the founding partners, shared part of his experience over these years and the significance of this anniversary.
26/06/2021
SalmonExpert
Chilean aquaculture supplier celebrates anniversary with strong international presence
After 15 years of trajectory, Bioled has projects in ten countries and certification of its luminaires for Australia, Europe, and soon North America.
20/11/2020
AQUA
Bioled's R&D Manager on joining SalmonChile
“We are very happy to be part of this guild.” The company specializes in artificial photoperiods, which optimize the productive processes of the industry, and serves 47% of the Chilean market.
17/07/2020
EL MERCURIO
Green-Green Lights for the Salmon Industry
Ximena Navarro studied Marine Biology at Universidad Austral. Together with her veterinarian husband, they decided to settle in Chiloé and worked under the umbrella of the salmon industry. After working for several companies, such as Ewos, Novartis, and Recalcine, Navarro decided to become independent.
02/10/2020
LA TERCERA
The story behind the marine biologist who innovated in the salmon industry.
The Bioled entrepreneurship developed a system of submersible green lights that favors the development of salmon in seawater. It was born among three partners, but currently, nearly 100 workers in the plant they have in Puerto Varas are committed to growing the brand sustainably and expanding it into new markets.
25/06/2020
EL MERCURIO
The emergence of biotechnology and the challenges that remain to be overcome under the gaze of 6 outstanding entrepreneurs.
Learn details of the services and products made by Bioled for the Chilean and global salmon industry.
01/06/2020
AQUA
Bioled adopts innovative sustainability plan focused on the environment and the community
The company has reported that the plan is already underway and represents a real contribution to the industry.
28/01/2020
País Lobo
Chilean experts in LED technology applied to salmon farming
The family entrepreneurship was born in 2006 with the idea of generating a substantial change in the salmon industry and contributing to making it more sustainable.
29/01/2020
SalmonChile
The story of the entrepreneurs behind salmon photoperiod
“I would dare say that globally we are the provider that knows the most about photoperiod,” says Ximena Navarro, one of the founders of Bioled, a family entrepreneurship that was born in 2006 with the idea of generating a substantial change in the salmon industry and contributing to making it more sustainable.
16/05/2019
AQUA
Bioled inaugurated new and spacious facilities in Puerto Varas.
The company showcased the new infrastructure to its clients, in addition to informing them that the company already has ISO 9001 certification for quality management systems.
25/04/2019
AQUA
Bioled obtains ISO 9001 certification
“The fact that the company is certified promotes our workers to feel proud of where they are,” expressed the technical manager.
30/11/2018
AQUA
Founders of Bioled congratulated for "100 Women Leaders" award
SalmonChile stated that they are working on creating a table of women from the industry.
28/11/2018
Mundo Acuícola
Founding partners of Bioled receive "100 Women Leaders of Chile" award
Cristina and Ximena Navarro, sisters and founding partners of the company Bioled, were awarded this prestigious recognition at a ceremony at the headquarters of Diario El Mercurio (Mundo Acuícola).
28/11/2018
EL MERCURIO
100 Leading Women 2018
From the left: Alejandra Mustakis, Gracia Dalgalarrando, Carolina Echenique, Barbarita Lara, Josefa Monge, Xania Pantoja, Ximena Navarro, Cristina Navarro, Carolina Urrutia, and Valentina Villa. They received the award from: Álvaro Fernández (“El Mercurio”, on the left), the Minister of Labor, Nicolás Monckeberg (second from the right), and Christoph Schiess (Endeavor, on the right).
28/11/2018
AQUA
Founders of Bioled receive "100 Women Leaders of Chile" award
The sisters and founding partners of the company Bioled were awarded this prestigious recognition at a ceremony at the headquarters of Diario El Mercurio.
08/11/2018
El Pinguino
Ximena Navarro, one of the 100 women leaders of 2018, at the Sealice Congress held in Punta Arenas: "We are applying cutting-edge technology here in the region."
Research Manager of the company Bioled, participated in the distinguished international research event held at the Hotel Dreams.
11/01/2018
AQUA
From Chile: The Endeavor company that aims to illuminate the global aquaculture
The implementation of photoperiod allows controlling and/or reducing fish maturity and, in addition, increasing their growth.
15/12/2017
InfoNegocios
High Impact Entrepreneurs in Miami selected by Endeavor
The global organization with over 20 years in Latin America, Endeavor, seeks to continue empowering “high impact” entrepreneurs to help them achieve success in their companies. To this end, a new selection of members was made in Miami, with more than 50 candidates from 18 countries participating, resulting in 36 entrepreneurs being nominated.
07/06/2016
AQUA
US Embassy summons Bioled to finance research project
Ximena Navarro was one of the selected scientists who attended a reception held at the residence of the US Ambassador, Michael A. Hammer, in the city of Santiago.
03/02/2016
SalmonExpert
The woman who illuminates the salmon farming industry
Alongside her sister, Ximena, they lead Bioled, a company that literally focuses on the efficiency of the salmon farming industry. El Llanquihue published an interview about their services, recent participation in a global meeting in France, and their desires to expand abroad to export their business model, managed by their own owners.
14/01/2015
AQUA
Bioled enters the European market
The LED lighting firm for photoperiod is the supplier for a new fish farm led by Billund Aquaculture in Poland.
17/11/2009
EL MERCURIO
Eighth Edition: The 100 Leading Women of 2009 were awarded
Businesswomen, executives, professionals, academics, and women who dedicate themselves daily to public and social service.
15/11/2009
EL MERCURIO
Leading Women 2009
Ximena Navarro stands out, founding partner and development manager of Bioled, a company created in 2006 that provides the salmon industry with a new lighting system using LED light technology. She is a marine biologist from U. Austral.