Land: Norway

Experiences from two FHF-financed projects at Marine Harvest in Rogaland

Aker Seafoods expanded production of fresh products at its plants

Consumers think fresh fish in the seafood counter is no

Marine Harvest ASA achieved an operational EBIT of NOK 257 million in the second quarter, compared to NOK 145 million in the corresponding quarter last year. Solid demand and tight supply led to strong prices. Achieved prices were lower than spot market prices due to fixed price contracts. The updated business plan for Chile was approved and accounted for in the second quarter. Marine Harvest has a positive outlook for the market development in the coming quarters.

New research at the National Institute of Nutrition and Seafood

Exports of groundfish including clipfish, salted fish and stockfish totalled

Exports of Norwegian salmon in July totalled NOK 2.1 billion. This is an increase of 51% or NOK 721 million compared to the same month last year. The volume of exports increased by 10,550 tonnes (round weight) or 20%. Norwegian salmon exports for the month of July have never before been as high.

Aker Seafoods has entered into a contract to purchase M/Tr

Despite July being the peak holiday season in Norway, there was definitely no easing of activity in the seafood sector. With seafood exports in July totalling NOK 3.3 billion, growth is an impressive 28% compared with 2008. For the 4th month in a row, the value of Norwegian seafood exports stood at NOK 3.3 billion, according to the latest figures from the Norwegian Seafood Export Council.

Aker Seafoods ASA’s Board of Directors has today resolved to