What is SalMar ASA?

SalMar ASA operates as the world's second-largest producer of farmed Atlantic salmon by documented harvest volume, with integrated operations spanning Norway, Iceland, and Scotland through joint venture ownership. The company reported harvest volumes of approximately 232,000 metric tons in 2024, with guidance projecting approximately 299,000 metric tons for 2025. SalMar maintains vertically integrated operations covering broodstock development, smolt production, sea-based grow-out farming, processing facilities, and sales distribution to markets across Europe, Asia, and North America.

The company's operational structure encompasses three primary geographic segments: Fish Farming Central Norway based in the Trøndelag region, Fish Farming Northern Norway covering Troms and Finnmark counties, and offshore/semi-offshore operations through fully owned subsidiary SalMar Ocean. Additionally, SalMar holds a 50% ownership stake in Norskott Havbruk AS, which operates Scottish Sea Farms as the United Kingdom's second-largest salmon producer, and maintains majority ownership in Icelandic Salmon AS. This multi-country production footprint provides geographic diversification across key Atlantic salmon farming regions in both hemispheres.

SalMar's sales and distribution network serves over 50 countries globally, with the company operating processing facilities positioned both near farming locations for primary processing and in market regions for value-added product manufacturing. The company maintains sales offices in multiple Asian markets including Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, and Singapore, supporting direct customer relationships in key export destinations.

Corporate Foundation

SalMar ASA operates as a publicly traded corporation listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange since 2007, trading under the ticker symbol "SALM." The company was founded in 1991 through the acquisition of a single salmon farming license and a whitefish processing plant in Frøya, Norway. Over subsequent decades, the company expanded through organic growth, license acquisitions, and strategic acquisitions of other salmon farming operations.

The company is headquartered in Kverva, Frøya Municipality, Norway, with regional headquarters and administrative centers established in Northern Norway at the InnovaNor facility on Senja and in Iceland at Bildudalur. As a Norwegian publicly traded entity, SalMar operates under Norwegian corporate governance requirements with board oversight and executive management structures.

Gustav Magnar Witzøe, son of founder Gustav Witzøe, holds the position of Board Chairman and remains the principal shareholder through investment company Kverva Industrier AS, which maintains majority ownership position. The remaining ownership is distributed among institutional and retail investors through public market trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Leadership transitioned in 2022 when Frode Arntsen assumed the CEO position, with Ulrik Steinvik serving as CFO.

SalMar's expansion accelerated significantly in 2022 through the acquisition and merger of Norwegian salmon farmers Norway Royal Salmon (NRS), NTS ASA, and SalmoNor, transactions that positioned SalMar as the world's second-largest salmon producer by volume. These acquisitions substantially increased the company's production capacity, farming licenses, and processing infrastructure, particularly strengthening operations in Northern Norway.

Production Infrastructure - Norwegian Operations

SalMar's Norwegian farming operations are distributed across two primary geographic segments covering extensive coastal areas from southern Møre og Romsdal through northern Finnmark. Fish Farming Central Norway encompasses farming locations stretching from Sunnmøre in the south through the Namdal coast in the north, organized into five regional units each led by dedicated management. This segment operates with approximately 84,000 metric tons of maximum allowable biomass (MAB), representing licensed production capacity under Norwegian regulatory frameworks.

Fish Farming Northern Norway represents the company's largest geographic operation by area, with farming sites distributed from Harstad in southern Troms through Sør-Varanger in Finnmark. This segment operates with approximately 69,000-72,000 metric tons MAB across three regional management units, with segment headquarters and administration located at the InnovaNor processing facility on Senja. The Northern Norway segment expanded significantly following the 2022 acquisitions of NRS and related entities, integrating numerous additional farming licenses and sites into SalMar's operational portfolio.

Farming operations utilize standard sea-based net pen systems positioned in coastal waters, fjord systems, and exposed coastal locations depending on site characteristics and regulatory approvals. Production cycles follow the biological requirements of Atlantic salmon, with smolt transferred from land-based hatcheries to sea sites where grow-out occurs over periods typically ranging from 14 to 24 months depending on environmental conditions, water temperatures, and target harvest weights. Site selection reflects assessments of water quality, current patterns, temperature profiles, and environmental capacity to support salmon farming operations.

Norwegian regulations establish production limits through the traffic light system, which allocates biomass capacity based on environmental performance indicators measured at regional levels. SalMar's farming operations across both Central and Northern Norway are subject to these regulatory frameworks, with production capacity adjustments occurring based on assessment outcomes evaluating impacts on wild salmon populations, sea lice levels, and environmental indicators.

Offshore and Semi-Offshore Operations

SalMar operates pioneering offshore and semi-offshore salmon farming systems designed to enable production in more exposed ocean locations beyond traditional coastal farming areas. Ocean Farm 1, operating since 2017 off the coast of Frøya in Central Norway, represents the world's first offshore salmon farming installation, with a structure 69 meters tall capable of housing approximately one million smolts. The installation utilizes semi-submersible cage technology designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and significant wave action characteristic of exposed ocean environments.

Arctic Offshore Farming operates two semi-offshore production units at an exposed location outside Tromsø in Northern Norway, originally developed by Norway Royal Salmon and acquired by SalMar through the 2022 merger. These units employ cage technology designed specifically for areas where standard farming equipment cannot operate due to environmental exposure and weather severity.

SalMar Ocean, the fully owned subsidiary operating these offshore assets, was previously known as SalMar Aker Ocean, a joint venture with Norwegian engineering company Aker that held 15% ownership until early 2025 when SalMar acquired full ownership. The offshore operations completed multiple production cycles, with both Ocean Farm 1 and Arctic Offshore Farming harvesting salmon and subsequently restocking for new production cycles.

The company has received regulatory approval for the Smart Fish Farm project, a larger open-ocean installation designed to operate approximately 50 nautical miles offshore with capacity for approximately three million smolts. This project remains in development status, with construction and deployment pending resolution of regulatory frameworks for offshore aquaculture in Norway. The Smart Fish Farm concept utilizes different technological approaches than Ocean Farm 1, incorporating designs intended to address fish health management, escape prevention, and operational logistics in fully exposed ocean conditions.

Smolt Production Facilities

SalMar operates multiple land-based freshwater facilities producing smolt for transfer to sea-based farming sites. These hatcheries conduct the initial life stages of Atlantic salmon production, from eggs through the freshwater rearing phase lasting approximately 12-18 months before smolt reach appropriate size and developmental stage for sea transfer. Smolt production represents a critical component of integrated salmon farming operations, with smolt quality, health status, and size at transfer significantly influencing subsequent sea-phase performance.

Central Norway operations include smolt facilities utilizing recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) technology, including the Tjuin facility near Steinkjer that came into operation in 2023-2024. Northern Norway maintains two smolt facilities, including an expanded facility on Senja that completed construction in recent years. The company's combined smolt production capacity across Norwegian facilities totals approximately 35-40 million smolt annually, with production scaled to supply both SalMar's own sea-based farming operations and support the company's growth trajectory.

RAS technology employed at newer facilities enables water recycling and treatment, reducing freshwater consumption relative to traditional flow-through hatchery systems. These facilities maintain controlled environmental conditions including water temperature, oxygen levels, and water quality parameters throughout the smolt production cycle. Investment in smolt production infrastructure reflects the company's vertical integration strategy and emphasis on controlling smolt supply to support farming operations.

Processing Infrastructure

SalMar operates InnovaMar, a processing facility located at Nordskaget in Frøya covering 17,500 square meters with capacity to harvest and process 150,000 metric tons of salmon annually. This facility serves as the primary processing plant for Fish Farming Central Norway, positioned in close proximity to farming sites to enable efficient logistics from harvest through primary processing. The facility conducts slaughter, gutting, filleting, portioning, and packaging operations, with equipment supporting both fresh and frozen product preparation.

InnovaNor on Senja in Northern Norway represents the largest and most modern salmon processing facility in Northern Norway, covering 20,000 square meters with annual processing capacity of 150,000 metric tons. This facility became operational in 2021, providing processing infrastructure positioned near Northern Norway farming operations. The plant incorporates landing facilities, harvest operations, processing lines, packaging systems, freezing capability, and storage, along with administrative office space serving as headquarters for SalMar's Northern Norway operations.

Both InnovaMar and InnovaNor conduct secondary processing in addition to primary harvest operations, with capabilities for producing value-added products including portions, smoked salmon, and other processed formats. The facilities enable SalMar to deliver processed products to market rather than whole fish, supporting higher value capture and enabling service to retail and foodservice customers requiring specific product formats and packaging.

Vikenco AS, in which SalMar maintains co-ownership, operates a processing facility at Aukra in Møre og Romsdal serving the southern portion of Central Norway and adjacent regions. This facility underwent upgrades to increase harvesting, processing, storage, and freezing capacity, with further capacity expansions completed in recent years.

Processing operations employ automated equipment for grading, filleting, portioning, and packaging, with systems designed to process large volumes while maintaining consistent product specifications. The positioning of major processing facilities in proximity to farming regions reflects the company's strategy of conducting harvest and primary processing near production sites to optimize product quality and logistics efficiency.

International Operations - Iceland and Scotland

SalMar holds 52% ownership in Icelandic Salmon AS, Iceland's largest farmed salmon producer, publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange Euronext Growth market. Icelandic Salmon operates as a fully integrated company with hatcheries, sea farming sites, a processing plant, and sales capabilities. The company's headquarters and primary processing facility are located in Bildudalur in Iceland's Westfjords region, with farming sites positioned in surrounding fjord systems. Iceland maintains four smolt production facilities distributed between the south coast and the Westfjords region.

Icelandic operations benefit from environmental conditions including cold water temperatures comparable to Northern Norway and good water quality, supporting Atlantic salmon farming at northern latitudes. The Icelandic operation has experienced production challenges in recent years affecting harvest volumes and operational costs, with the company working to improve biological performance and cost efficiency.

SalMar owns 50% of Norskott Havbruk AS in joint venture with Lerøy Seafood Group, which operates Scottish Sea Farms Ltd, the second-largest salmon producer in the United Kingdom. Scottish Sea Farms maintains farming operations in Scotland, Orkney, and Shetland, with a fully integrated value chain from smolt production through sales. The Scottish operations are managed independently as a joint venture, with SalMar's financial reporting including proportional consolidation of results based on ownership percentage.

Scottish Sea Farms reported production volumes and operational performance separate from SalMar's Norwegian operations, though SalMar's consolidated group guidance includes Scottish volumes on a proportional basis. The Scottish operations provide geographic diversification and access to UK and European markets, complementing SalMar's Norwegian production base.

Product Portfolio

SalMar's product range encompasses whole salmon, salmon portions, and value-added products distributed across fresh and frozen formats. Whole gutted salmon (head-on or head-off) represents a portion of sales volume, supplied to wholesale markets, processors, and customers conducting further fabrication. Fresh salmon products are distributed through cold chain logistics from Norwegian processing facilities to markets primarily in Europe, with delivery timelines supporting fresh product shelf life requirements.

Salmon fillets are produced in various configurations including skin-on, skinless, and different trim specifications. Portion sizes range from consumer retail portions through foodservice portions and larger wholesale cuts. Processing capabilities at InnovaMar and InnovaNor support production of both standard commodity formats and premium products meeting specific customer specifications for size, trim, and quality characteristics.

Value-added products manufactured at SalMar's processing facilities include portions, smoked salmon, and other processed formats. The company maintains capacity for customer-specific product development, working with retail and foodservice buyers to create specifications, packaging formats, and product configurations aligned with customer requirements. This includes private label production for retail chains and customized products for foodservice distributors and restaurant operators.

SalMar operates as one of the world's leading producers of organic salmon, maintaining five organic production licenses in Central Norway with year-round supply capability. Organic salmon production follows EU organic regulations with certification through Debio, Norway's organic certification body. Organic production represents a limited portion of total company output but provides differentiated product offerings for markets requiring organic certification.

The company sells products through multiple channels including direct sales to retail and foodservice customers, sales through importers and distributors in destination markets, and sales to processors and repackers who conduct further processing or redistribution. Product mix varies by market and customer segment, with some customers requiring only whole fish while others purchase processed formats or value-added products.

Certifications & Quality Standards

Certification Disclaimer: The following certifications are referenced in company materials and certification databases. AgriLinkage has not independently verified current validity, scope, or compliance status. Certification standing can change based on audit outcomes. Buyers requiring certified products should request current documentation directly from the supplier and verify validity with issuing bodies.

SalMar maintains Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification at multiple farming sites, with the ASC standard addressing environmental and social impacts through over 400 auditing criteria across seven main categories. ASC certification covers aspects including environmental monitoring, fish health management, feed sourcing, social responsibility, and operational transparency. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council administers this independent certification standard, which requires substantial documentation and regular auditing for maintenance. Not all SalMar farming sites hold ASC certification; specific site certification status varies and should be verified directly for sourcing requirements.

SalMar has achieved ASC Chain of Custody certification, enabling traceability of ASC-certified products through processing and distribution. This certification addresses product segregation and documentation requirements to maintain ASC status from certified farms through to final customer delivery.

Processing facilities InnovaMar and InnovaNor hold BRC Global Standard for Food Safety certification. The BRC (British Retail Consortium) Global Standard addresses food safety management systems, quality control, operational criteria, facility environmental standards, and personnel requirements. This certification is commonly required by major retail chains as a supplier qualification criterion. BRC certification is administered by independent certification bodies accredited to assess compliance with the standard.

Organic salmon production holds certification through Debio, the Norwegian organic certification body, with approval code NS-EN 45011, ISO 65, covering compliance with EU organic regulations and Norwegian organic standards. Organic certification addresses stocking density limits (maximum 10 kilograms per cubic meter), feed ingredient sourcing from MSC-certified sustainable fisheries, prohibition of copper-containing antifouling treatments on nets, extended medication withdrawal periods (double that of conventional production), and extended fallow periods (minimum four months versus two months for conventional sites). Swedish KRAV organic certification is also maintained for products entering Swedish markets.

Global G.A.P. certification and IFS (International Featured Standards) certification are maintained at various SalMar facilities, addressing food safety, quality management, and operational standards throughout the production and processing chain. These certifications are administered by independent certification bodies and require regular audits for maintenance.

Certification scopes, validity periods, and certified facility lists change based on audit outcomes and operational developments. Buyers requiring products sourced from certified facilities should request current certification documentation specifying which sites, products, and processes are covered, and verify certification validity with issuing certification bodies before finalizing sourcing arrangements.

Market Distribution

SalMar's sales are distributed geographically with Europe representing 34.6% of net sales, Asia 22.9%, the United States and Canada 18.4%, Norway 22.9%, and other markets 1.2% as documented in recent reporting periods. European distribution encompasses multiple countries with sales offices and customer relationships supporting both direct retail accounts and distribution through wholesalers and importers.

Asian markets are served through a combination of direct sales and distributor relationships, with SalMar maintaining sales offices in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, and Singapore. These offices support customer relationship management, market development, and logistics coordination for export shipments from Norwegian processing facilities to Asian destinations. Products sold to Asian markets include whole fish, fillets, and portions depending on customer requirements and market preferences.

North American distribution addresses both United States and Canadian markets, with sales occurring through importers, distributors, and direct relationships with larger retail and foodservice customers. Products are shipped from Norwegian facilities as fresh or frozen, with delivery logistics managed to support product quality maintenance throughout the supply chain.

Norwegian domestic market sales represent both direct retail accounts within Norway and wholesale distribution to Norwegian processors and distributors. The company's processing infrastructure in Norway enables flexible product delivery across fresh and frozen formats, whole fish and processed products, and standard or custom specifications based on customer requirements.

Contract pricing and spot market sales represent different commercial strategies employed by SalMar, with the proportion of sales under fixed-price contracts varying by year and market conditions. Fixed-price contracts provide revenue certainty but limit exposure to favorable spot price movements, while spot market sales provide flexibility to capture higher prices during strong market periods but offer less revenue predictability.

The company's distribution model reflects different customer requirements across segments: retail customers requiring consistent supply, specific packaging, and quality specifications; foodservice customers requiring volume supply and delivery reliability; and wholesale/processing customers purchasing whole fish or basic formats for further processing or redistribution.

Sustainability Initiatives

Implementation Disclaimer: The following represents publicly stated initiatives documented in company materials. Independent verification of implementation would require third-party assessment.

SalMar publishes sustainability reporting with transparency regarding operational performance as a requirement of ASC certification and corporate reporting obligations. The company documents environmental metrics, biological performance indicators, and operational data in annual reports and dedicated sustainability publications.

Fish welfare protocols referenced in company materials address stocking densities, handling procedures during operations, transport methods, and slaughter processes. The company employs cleaner fish (lumpfish) for biological sea lice control as an alternative or supplement to chemical treatments, with cleaner fish grazing on sea lice attached to farmed salmon. This biological control method represents one component of integrated sea lice management strategies employed across the industry.

Environmental monitoring at farming sites measures parameters including benthic conditions beneath and adjacent to net pens (MOM - environmental surveillance system), water quality indicators, and impacts on surrounding marine environments. Monitoring results are reported to Norwegian regulatory authorities according to requirements and inform site management decisions regarding stocking levels, fallow periods, and operational adjustments.

SalMar issued a NOK 3.5 billion green bond in 2021, with proceeds allocated to sustainable initiatives including processing facility construction (InnovaNor), smolt facility development, and refinancing of licenses for ASC-certified farm operations. The company documents that local processing of salmon reduces transportation of inedible portions, with calculations indicating emissions reductions from processing fish near farming locations rather than shipping whole fish longer distances for processing.

Smolt facility investments in RAS technology support water efficiency improvements, with freshwater consumption per smolt reduced relative to traditional flow-through hatchery systems. The company reports progress toward water efficiency improvement targets through increasing proportion of smolt produced in RAS facilities.

SalMar launched Salmon Living Lab in 2024, an innovation and research initiative developed in partnership with Cargill and other industry participants, focused on developing sustainable solutions for salmon farming. This initiative addresses industry challenges through shared research and development, with emphasis on technologies including closed-containment systems and AI-driven monitoring for biosecurity and operational efficiency.

Technology & Innovation

SalMar operates breeding programs developing genetic lines selected for growth performance, disease resistance, and feed conversion efficiency. These breeding operations maintain broodstock and conduct multi-generation selection based on performance characteristics measured across production cycles. The company supplies eggs to its own hatchery operations and to external customers purchasing genetic material.

Processing facilities employ automated systems for fish handling, grading, filleting, portioning, and packaging. InnovaMar and InnovaNor utilize equipment including automated grading systems sorting salmon by size and quality parameters, filleting machines, and packaging lines designed for high-volume processing while maintaining product consistency and quality specifications.

Digital monitoring systems deployed at farming sites collect data on environmental parameters, fish behavior, and feeding patterns. These systems utilize underwater cameras, sensors measuring oxygen levels and water temperature, and automated feeding equipment adjusting feed delivery based on fish feeding response. Data collected through monitoring informs operational decisions regarding feeding schedules, biomass estimates, and harvest timing.

The company participates in research collaborations with Norwegian institutions including NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), SINTEF Ocean, and the University of Tromsø, addressing technical challenges facing the salmon farming industry. Research areas include offshore farming technology development, fish health management, environmental monitoring methodologies, and production optimization.

Offshore farming technology development through SalMar Ocean focuses on cage designs, mooring systems, and operational procedures enabling salmon production in exposed ocean environments. Ocean Farm 1 and Arctic Offshore Farming provide operational experience informing design refinements for future offshore installations, with lessons learned from multiple production cycles incorporated into updated designs and operational protocols.

Regulatory Context

SalMar's Norwegian operations are regulated by multiple governmental agencies including the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries, Norwegian Food Safety Authority, and regional environmental authorities. Production capacity is allocated through Norway's traffic light system, which assesses environmental impacts at regional levels and adjusts maximum allowable biomass based on indicators including sea lice levels on wild salmon, genetic impacts, and other environmental parameters. Performance in traffic light assessments directly affects production capacity, with regions showing good environmental performance eligible for capacity increases while regions with challenges face capacity constraints.

Site licensing requires environmental impact assessments and ongoing compliance with permit conditions addressing aspects including biomass limits, environmental monitoring requirements, fish health management, and reporting obligations. Changes to regulatory requirements can affect operational costs, production capacity, and site viability, with regulatory developments representing material factors influencing company operations and growth prospects.

Norway implemented a 25% resource rent tax on aquaculture operations effective 2023, significantly increasing the tax burden on Norwegian salmon farming operations. This tax change affects operational economics and investment decisions, with SalMar and other Norwegian producers highlighting impacts on processing activity, long-term contract pricing, and reinvestment capacity.

Icelandic operations are regulated by Icelandic authorities with separate regulatory frameworks governing aquaculture licensing, environmental requirements, and operational standards. Scottish operations through Scottish Sea Farms are subject to Scottish and UK regulatory oversight, with site-specific licensing requirements and environmental compliance obligations established through Scottish regulatory agencies.

Feed regulations, pharmaceutical usage requirements, transport regulations, and export compliance requirements also apply to SalMar's operations across jurisdictions. The company must maintain compliance with food safety regulations in destination markets, with export products meeting import requirements established by regulatory authorities in receiving countries.

Information Currency and Verification

This company profile reflects publicly available information from SalMar ASA's corporate website, annual reports filed with the Oslo Stock Exchange, quarterly production reports, certification databases including ASC and BRC, Norwegian regulatory publications, and industry sources. Time-sensitive data including production volumes, facility counts, harvest guidance, certifications, ownership percentages, and market distribution may change. Users requiring current information should contact the company directly.

Certification validity and compliance status can change based on audits and operational changes. Buyers requiring certified products should request current documentation from the supplier specifying which facilities and products are covered by certifications, and verify validity with certification bodies. Specific farming sites may gain or lose certifications based on audit outcomes; certification status referenced in this profile reflects information available at the time of compilation and should be verified for sourcing decisions.

Production volume guidance, harvest projections, and operational metrics are subject to change based on biological performance, environmental conditions, regulatory developments, and business decisions. Figures referenced in this profile are based on the most recent public disclosures available but may not reflect current operational status or updated guidance.

Offshore farming operations represent developing technology with operational experience accumulated over limited production cycles. Performance characteristics, cost structures, and scalability of offshore systems continue to evolve as the company and industry gain experience with these production methods.

AgriLinkage has not conducted independent verification of operational capabilities, facility conditions, compliance claims, or certification status. Commercial parties should conduct independent due diligence appropriate to their transaction requirements, including facility visits, product sampling, documentation review, and verification of certifications and regulatory compliance status.

Accessing Current Information

Buyers and commercial partners requiring current information about SalMar's operations, product availability, certifications, or sourcing capabilities should contact the company directly through official channels. SalMar's corporate website provides contact information for sales offices in different regions and can direct inquiries to appropriate personnel based on product requirements and geographic markets.

For certification verification, buyers should request current certification documentation directly from SalMar specifying which facilities and products are covered, and confirm validity with issuing certification bodies. Certification databases maintained by ASC, BRC, Debio, and other certifying organizations provide searchable records, though buyers should verify that specific products source from certified facilities when certification is a purchasing requirement.

Production volume guidance and harvest timing information should be confirmed directly with SalMar's sales organization, as biological conditions, environmental factors, and operational decisions can affect harvest schedules and product availability. Contract terms, pricing structures, minimum order quantities, delivery logistics, and payment terms require direct negotiation with the company's commercial team.

AgriLinkage can facilitate verified introductions between qualified buyers and SalMar's sales representatives for specific sourcing inquiries. Such introductions support initial contact establishment but do not substitute for proper due diligence, product evaluation, and verification of company claims through direct engagement.

Commercial parties evaluating SalMar as a potential supplier should conduct due diligence appropriate to the scale and requirements of their sourcing needs, which may include facility audits, product sampling and testing, reference checks with current customers, review of documentation supporting certification and compliance claims, and assessment of the company's ability to meet specific volume, quality, and delivery requirements.

Conclusion: SalMar ASA's Position in Global Salmon Supply

SalMar ASA represents the world's second-largest producer of farmed Atlantic salmon by documented harvest volume, with integrated production operations across Norway, Iceland, and Scotland providing geographic diversification within key Atlantic salmon farming regions. The company's vertical integration from broodstock and smolt production through processing and sales distribution positions it to serve diverse customer requirements across wholesale, retail, and foodservice segments.

The company's processing infrastructure, including the InnovaMar and InnovaNor facilities with combined capacity exceeding 300,000 metric tons annually, enables delivery of value-added products beyond whole fish, supporting service to customers requiring specific product formats and packaging. For buyers prioritizing certified sourcing, SalMar maintains ASC certification at multiple farming sites and BRC certification at processing facilities, though certification status varies by location and should be verified for specific requirements.

SalMar's offshore farming operations through Ocean Farm 1 and Arctic Offshore Farming represent pioneering applications of technology designed to enable salmon production in more exposed ocean environments. While these operations contribute limited volume relative to total company production, they demonstrate the company's involvement in developing alternative production methods that may support future industry growth if technical and regulatory frameworks enable commercial-scale deployment.

As with any supplier evaluation, buyers should conduct appropriate due diligence including verification of certifications, assessment of product quality through sampling, confirmation that specific facilities and products meet purchasing requirements, and evaluation of the company's capacity to meet volume commitments and delivery schedules. The company's public reporting and certification disclosures provide transparency into operational metrics and sustainability performance, though independent verification remains advisable for material sourcing decisions.

This profile provides background information about SalMar's operations, capabilities, and market position. Current product availability, pricing, minimum order quantities, delivery capabilities, specific certifications, and contract terms require direct engagement with the company's sales organization and verification through appropriate channels.